Harlan Paulsrud

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Harlan D. Paulsrud passed away peacefully at Country Manor in Sartell, MN at the age of 80.

Harlan was born February 3, 1940 in Montevideo (Grace Township), MN to Edward and Josie Paulsrud. He was baptized March 10, 1940 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo, MN. He was confirmed at Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church on June 27, 1954. He was a graduate of Montevideo High School in 1957. After high school, Harlan joined the United States Navy Air Department and served 4 years form 1958-1962. After the military he went to school for Auto Mechanic at Willmar Community College.

From his first marriage he was blessed with two children; Doug and Denise. On December 10, 1977 he married Rebecca Connelly and they raised three children Michael, Melissa, and Melinda in Benson, MN. Throughout his years, he worked at Nelson International as a mechanic, AGP as a driver, and at Quinco delivering papers.

Harlan loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and watching TV, especially when the MN Twins were on. It was also very common to hear him yelling, crying or laughing at the TV throughout an entire Viking games, as if he was the coach or there in person. He was often seen around town chatting with people and catching up. Harlan enjoyed sharing stories and attending his kids’ sporting events.

Harlan is preceded in death by his parents; Edward and Josie, brothers; Ernie and Curtis, sisters; Cora and Joy, brother-in-law Henry, wife; Rebecca, daughter; Denise, and nephew; Dale. He is survived by his four children; Doug, Michael, Melissa, and Melinda; grandchildren; Landon, Madyson, and Harper, sister; Edna.

Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 with gathering and visitation one-hour prior, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 414 15 ^th St N, Benson, MN 56215. Burial may follow in the spring of 2021.