Ernest Paulsrud, of Grace Township, died on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Luther Haven Nursing Home at the age of 88. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at at10:30 A.M. at Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. Mike Carlson officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Ernest Jemmis Paulsrud was born on December 24, 1924 in Mandt Township of Chippewa Co., MN to Edward and Josie (Christenson) Paulsrud. He was baptized March 6, 1925 in Our Saviors Lutheran in Montevideo by Rev. Mason and confirmed on December 4, 1938 at Buffalo Lake Lutheran by Rev. Opdahl. He attended and graduated from District #39 schools. He was a life-long farmer along with doing construction work for several years. He was a life-long member of Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church and enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, fishing and watching television.
He is survived by his sisters, Joy Bourne and twin sister Edna Paulsrud, both of Montevideo and a brother, Harlan (and Becky) Paulsrud of Benson, MN; eight nieces and nephews; ten grand nieces and nephews and thirteen great grand nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Curtis Paulsrud; a sister, Cora Paulsrud and a niece, Denise Paulsrud.