Obituary of Harry Paulsen

Harry "Bud" James Paulsen Jr, 90, of Winthrop Harbor, died on May 25, 2012, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Zion, IL. Harry was born on September 28, 1921, in Zion, IL, to Harry Sr. and Mabel (Christensen) Paulsen. He is survived by his wife, Anna (Arnoldsen), whom he married on May 31, 1947, in Chicago and 4 children, Diane (Gordy) Taylor, Macomb, IL; Arne (Julie) Paulsen, Beach Park, IL; Paul (Marsha) Paulsen, Beach Park, IL; and Ruth (Steve) Drew, Highlands Ranch, CO. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Stevenson, Colleen (Steve) Rodgers, Lesli (Kevin) Miller, Gordon (Lisa) Taylor III, Heather (John) Patenaude, Neil (Michelle) Paulsen, Ryan Taylor, Derek (Erin) Paulsen, and Kyle (Katie) Paulsen, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Harry served his country as an Army medic in the 104th Infantry Division (Timberwolves) in WWII and received a Purple Heart after being wounded on October 29, 1944, while in Breda, Holland. Harry graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School. He was a linotype operator by trade and was employed by BAT Printing Co., Waukegan News Sun, Business Cards, and finally Friends Printing where he retired in 1986. He was an active member of St. Mary's Lutheran Church in Kenosha, belonged to the American Legion Post #1187 of Winthrop Harbor, the Sons of Norway, Winthrop Harbor's AARP organization, and the Disabled American Veterans. Harry loved his family and exemplified what it is to be a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and son. He was a quiet man, but when he talked others listened. He took pride in his home and yard. Harry had a strong work ethic which lives on in his extended family. Harry was a loyal American citizen and a Christian man. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother: Marion Nelson and Verna Simon of Winthrop Harbor, IL; Grant Paulsen, Gurnee, IL; and Betty Walker, Arlington, TX. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 31st, followed by a service at 11 at St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Kenosha, WI, Pastor David P. Raben officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion IL. Memorials may be made to the Harry and Anna Paulsen Scholarship, Western Illinois University, or St. Mary's Lutheran Church.