Paul Engen Thorson

Thorson, Paul Engen Age 98, of Decorah, IA and Minneapolis, died Oct. 6. Professional Engineer at Honeywell and lifelong active Lutheran, volunteer, singer, fun loving and faithful 65 year husband of Joan, who died in 2019. Also preceded in death by parents Ben & Agnes, and brother David. Veteran. Proud graduate of University of MN ("Rah, rah, rah for Ski-U-Mah!"). Survived by children Steve (Toni) of Roseville, Karen (Walt) Grivna of Minneapolis, Lisa (Jon) Faust of Plymouth, Peter (Leah) of Golden Valley; Grandchildren Naomi (Tim) Krueger, Daniel (Shatera) Thorson, Jonathan (Breanna) Thorson, Marissa (Luke) Hoffman, Jesse (Sarabeth) Thorson, Nicholas Grivna, Maren & Sophie Faust. 11 great-grandchildren, sister Betty Krahl, sister-in-law Audrey Miller, many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 11AM Saturday, November 2 at Edina Community Lutheran Church. Visitation one hour prior, lunch following. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials preferred to ECLC or Luther Seminary. washburn-mcreavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on October 20, 2024