Paul E. Thunstrom, age 77, of LaPorte and formerly of St. Francis, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep November 18, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 24th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment Isanti Union Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Isanti VFW Post.
Paul Edward Thunstrom was born February 2, 1944 in Grandy, Minnesota to Marvin and Inez (Beckstrom) Thunstrom. He grew up and attended school in the Cambridge-Isanti area. Paul then served his country in the US Navy. On February 12, 1966 he married Betty Wallin and they raised their family in St. Francis. Paul worked at Electrical Machinery in Minneapolis and then at Viking Engineering in Fridley. He was a hard worker and continued working up until last year as a sugar beet trucker in Mahnomen. Paul enjoyed being on the lake, fishing and driving his Farmall Tractor. His favorite activity was golfing.
Paul passed away peacefully at home in his sleep November 18, 2021 at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 16 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by five siblings, Duane, Jerry, Kenny, Beverly and Carol.
Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Betty; four children, David, Daniel, Thomas (Jaime), and Holly; brother, Dean (Pat); four grandchildren, Sara (Eddie), Hana (Joey), Justin, and April, and one more on the way; three great-grandchildren, Elijah, Azaleah, and Sadie; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Dear Betty and Family.. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost this really wonderful man.. a Great Husband , Father, and Grandfather… We only saw you at class reunions, but his smile was always genuine, and conversation always easy, and everyone always said this about him… ” What a Nice Guy ” Those are words that most of us would be very happy to hear about how we were seen … Honest words, for an Honest Man… So sorry for his loss, my friend. We are sending our prayers for you and Family,
Love, Sheila
Betty and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful human and husband and father and grandfather. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by all. He will be reunited with his brothers and sisters and parents and others that have had the privilege to know him and will no longer have any aches or pain. I’m praying that you will find comfort knowing you have so many wonderful memories with /of him.
Love, Rita Usher
Dear Betty, my heart goes out to you and your family. Paul’s obituary is a wonderful tribute to a life well lived. Great picture, his happy face made me smile. I have a refrigerator magnet, “Forever in our Hearts, every memory becomes a treasure.” So true as I think of those who went before me. Keep those happy memories close.
Betty and family,
What a nice tribute to Paul and to all of you. I remember Paul from much younger days when possibly you two were dating. In some ways, it seems like yesterday. You were blessed to have so many happy years and to make so many wonderful memories. Sending sympathy to you all🙏🏻
Dearest Betty and family,
From the moment we met Paul, he made us feel like family. Who could resist that warm & genuine smile!
Over the years we got to know him for his honest, helpful and courteous nature.
It was so much fun when we had a chance to play a game of cards with the both of you. That is when his mischievous wit ( and sometimes wicked sense of humor) shinned through. All the conversations we had about everyday issues of politics, religion, sports, family and life etc. only reinforced his qualities of being a humble, down-to-earth & kind person who would listen to & respect your opinions & perspectives while holding on to his own beliefs. You could always tell that he took genuine joy in talking with his friends & family.
We are more than grateful that he not only welcomed our daughter Jaime into his family, but loved & cared for her as if she was his own. It wasn’t hard for her to love you back!
Paul…..you were a welcome & enduring part of our family. Your memory will live in us. And… we promise that April & your new (expected) grandson will know you too!
With our Love,
Warmly…Jeanette & Jim
So sorry to hear of the Loss of Paul. Sounds like he enjoyed his life in many ways.
Hugs, prayers and thoughts to you Betty and your Family.
Always tough to lose a true Friend, RIP (THUMPER) REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES!!