Frederick Paul

Fredrick Vincent Paul, 62, passed away on December 5, 2012. He was born on October 25, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois to Vincent Paul and Viola Olson Paul.

Fred grew up in Benson, Minnesota. He graduated from Benson Senior High School. in Benson, Minnesota in 1968.
After high school he:
? attended Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minnesota where he received an Associates of Arts in Drafting Design.
? joined the National Guards and served for 6 years
? worked for Harvest States and GTA Grain Elevators in many sites throughout Minnesota and North Dakota
? was a self-employed plumber in New London, Minnesota.

He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, hunting, fishing, woodworking, entertaining/catering on a large scale for family and friends. He was an entrepreneur. He was always in pursuit of fun. He was more recently a winter Texan and spent warm sunny days with his sisters and mom enjoying what life presented. Fred's warm and friendly smile will be missed by many.

Fred was preceded in death by his father, Vincent Paul.
Fred is survived by his mother, Viola Paul, by his children: Janna (Donnie) Witt of Wyndmere, North Dakota, Alicia (Robert) Miller of Fargo, North Dakota and Jonathan (Amy) Paul of Fargo, North Dakota; by his sisters: Barbara Carver, Karen (Robert) Peterson, Marjorie Tilleskjor all of Conroe, Texas; by his grandchildren: Ethan and Myla Witt, Jallison and Lucylia Paul, Clayton Miller and many family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Prayer Service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Lidgerwood, North Dakota on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7pm with a visitation from 5pm - 7pm. A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 11am.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.