Paul Arleigh Thorberg was born in Minneapolis, MN to Arleigh & Dorothy Thorberg on September 6, 1956. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1974. Paul enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time at the family cabin on Little Pine Lake with his loved ones. He was everyone’s “go to guy” and loved fixing everything he could. He also had a passion for hockey and music.
Paul is survived by his daughter Marie (Dusty), son Ryan, grandson Lincoln, brother Gary (Linda) and sister Janis; as well as countless relatives, friends, and many others whose lives he touched. Paul was called from this life on Friday evening, January 11, 2019, in Benson, Minnesota.
A celebration of our Dad's life will be held on Saturday, January 19, at the Empire Town Hall located at 2577 Vermillion River Trail, Empire, MN, 55024, starting at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.