Charley Henry Paulson

Charley Henry Paulsen was born on October 26, 1912, to Andrew and Mary Rasmussen Paulsen in Redwood County near Gilfillan, MN. Charley's mom died when he was 2 years old. He lived with various sisters and at 15 was sent to live and work for 8 years as a hired man on the Thompson farm near Hayward. He was confirmed at Hayward Lutheran Church and sang in their choir. He played ball with the Hayward team. On October 5, 1937 he was united in marriage to Muriel Wolff at the Glenville First Lutheran Church. The couple farmed near Hayward, Clarks Grove and Glenville before moving to their farm east of Myrtle. He enjoyed raising beef cattle. Charley retired after 20 years of working at the Weyerhaeuser Factory. Chuck and Muriel loved to travel, first with Muriel's parents, then their children, and later, with the senior citizens. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Charley and Muriel were baseball fans, especially the "Twins". He had a good sense of humor. He was the last of a very large family. Charley was proud to be a full-blooded Dane. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy David Harris of Hartland; son, Bruce Norma Paulsen of Glenville, grandchildren, Dawn John Malakowsky, Ryan Danielle Paulsen, Mallory Paulsen, Coleen Harris and Matthew Lisa Harris; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Adison, Hanah and Gaven; brother-in-law, LuVerne Wolff of Albert Lea, sisters-in-laws, Vernetta Paulsen of New Richland, Beatrice Helmer Moe, and Audrey Mehus, both of Glenville, many nieces and nephews. Charley was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Muriel; many brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Charley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. God Bless his memory.