Obituaries

December 15, 1924 to June 6, 2011

WINAMAC - Franklin J. Paulsen, 86, Winamac, passed away at 10:40 a.m.,Monday, June 6, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 15, 1924, in North Judson, to the late Frederick and Amelia Kalina Paulsen. He married Sylvia Peters on July 29, 1956, in the United Methodist Church, Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
James F. (Mary) Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Aaron J. Paulsen, Winamac, Son
Daniel F. Paulsen, Winamac, Grandson
Sarah A. Paulsen, Winamac, Granddaugter
Emily K. Paulsen, Winamac, Granddaughter
Frederick C.(Harriet)Paulsen, Port Charlotte, FL, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Lewis E. Paulsen, Brother
Bernice K. DePoy, Sister

Mr. Paulsen graduated from Winamac High School in 1942. He entered the U.S. Navy following graduation and served on the Battleship USS North Carolina during the remaining years of World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of the USS North Carolina Alumni Association and the American Legion Post #71, Winamac. Mr. Paulsen was a pipefitter with US Steel for many years and also had farmed in the Winamac area.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Winamac, where he held several leadership positions, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School for over 30 years. He was also a former member of the Winamac Odd Fellows Lodge #168. He also was a member of a barber shop quartet in Logansport for several years. He was a member of the Tippecanoe Twirlers Square Dance Club for several years.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour before the service Sunday in the church. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (June 12), at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Rev. Matt Landry officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and the VFW will conduct Military Graveside Services.

Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Winamac.