Michael Paulsen, 75, of Minnetonka, MN, passed away on December 05, 2022 after a short battle with covid, COPD and pneumonia.


Michael was born on July 30, 1947 to Burton and Mary in Huron, SD. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School. After graduation, he joined the Marines and fought in VietNam where he received a Purple Heart. He is survived by his girlfriend, Celia Barger, a brother David, sister Corinne and two daughters, Erin and Annie Paulsen, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service at Ft. Snelling Cemetery on January 19, 2023 at 1:30pm. The family requests that all notes are sent to PO box 132 Winthrop, MN 55396.