Orville Martin Paulsen

Orville M. Paulsen, age 89, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. Visitation will take place Monday, August 29, 2016 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Memorials may be made in Orville's name to the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Orville Martin Paulsen was born November 19, 1926 in rural Alta, Iowa the son of Paul and Marie (Hansen) Paulsen. Growing up, he attended school in Newell where he graduated with the Class of 1945. On June 1, 1947 Orville was united in marriage to Doris Strand in Depew, Iowa. Together, they were blessed with three children: Judi, Andrew, and Peggy. Orville was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. He belonged to Kiwanis Beavers and Toastmaster’s Club. Orville was an entrepreneur. He had an interest in learning and starting new businesses. He spent a lot of time on the computer. Some businesses that Orville put together included: Paeper & Paulsen Trucking, Speed Wash Laundry & Dry Cleaning; Fabric Care Center; Scorpion Lounge; Sea Hut; House of Carpets; Home Center; and Paulsen Steak House and Lounge. In his spare time, Orville enjoyed building Bradley, a kit car. He loved traveling, playing cards, going to casino’s and eating popcorn. Orville also had an interest in flying. He had a unique sense of humor and never met a stranger. Spending time with family and friends was very important to Orville and he treasured the time he was able to do so. Orville will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Doris D. Paulsen of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Judi (Larry) Jaggie of Cherokee, Iowa; Andy (Ruth) Paulsen of Storm Lake, Iowa; Peggy Johnson of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren: Staci Holmstrom of Storm Lake, Iowa; Chris (Zeba) Paulsen of LeMars, Iowa; Anna (Joey) Speers of Alta, Iowa; Scott (Julie) Johnson of Topeka, Kansas; Ryan (Tabitha) Johnson of Topeka, Kansas; great grandchildren: Calista Russo; Olivia Paulsen; Landen and Halle Speers; Kyleigh, Morgan, and Zachary Johnson; Andrew and Travis Johnson; extended family and friends. Orville was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Marie Paulsen; infant brother, Gerner Christian Paulsen; sister, Altabel Strand; son-in-law, Kenneth Johnson; and great granddaughter, Emma Grace Johnson.

Orville Martin Paulsen

November 19, 1926 - August 26, 2016