Milton M. Paulson

PETERSON, MINN. - Milton M. Paulson, passed away on October 18, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Born December 13, 1925 to Martin and Julia (Gorder) Paulson; He was born on the Paulson farm in Fremont township in Winona County. He attended country school and Peterson High School. Milton went on to serve with the U.S. Navy late in WW II in the South Pacific. Milton and Carol (Evans) were married on June 24, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson and had celebrated 61 years together. Early in their marriage, Milton drove truck for Benson Feed mill in Peterson and Gamble-Robinson produce in Winona. Later they were involved in farming and really enjoyed Angus beef cattle. After moving off the farm, Milton worked for Tri-County Co-op Oil Assn. as a service station and hardware manager in Rushford and drove truck for Humble Feed and Chuck's Feed and Grain.Milton was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Peterson and served as a trustee and in other positions. He also served on the Peterson City Council for 20 years and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 526. Milton enjoyed country music, working outdoors and especially deer hunting with his family. Milton is survived by his wife, children Julianne (Joel) Loven of Lanesboro; Stuart (Kim) Paulson of Springfield, MO; James (Deb) Paulson of Hutchinson, MN; Burnell (Patti) Paulson of Eagle Lake, MN; Michael (Kay) Paulson of Spring Grove, MN; Thomas (Dani) Paulson of La Cresent, MN and Donna (Eugene) Johnson of Rushford, MN.; 18 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 23, from 2-6 PM at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, MN. There will be a funeral service for Milton on Monday, October 24, 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, MN with Rev.Ron Warnes officiating. Burial will follow at Grace East Cemetary.Please leave a memory of Milton and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com