Paul Eugene Tasker

Visitation for Paul Eugene Tasker, age 60, of Alden will be from 4-6:00 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. 

Paul died Sunday, February 13, 2011 at his sister’s home.

Paul Eugene Tasker was born on August 22, 1950 to Robert and Betty (Haines) Tasker in Albert Lea.  He grew up in the Alden area and graduated from Alden High School in 1969.  After school, Paul enlisted in the United States Marines.  In 1974 he married Becky Amundson at Helmer Myre State Park.  They were later divorced.  Since his retirement, Paul enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his son, Jonah and wife Tena; parents, Robert and Betty Tasker; grandchildren, Tyler Pirsig, Ethian and Addison Tasker; sister, Linda Holstad; brothers, Terry, Bobby and Bill Tasker; nieces, Annie (Chris) Benson, Andria (Matt) Baas, April and Amber Tasker; great-nieces and nephews, Roselind Baas, Lillian Baas, Zoe and Zana Tripp, Alexis and Noah Tasker, Sierra Bergo, and Hunter and Bailee Benson.

Paul was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Lee Holstad