David Scott Paulson

About David

David Scott Paulson, 86, Park Rapids, MN passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.

David was born January 18, 1937 to Lloyd and Cloris Paulson in Watertown, SD. He grew up on a farm outside of Hayti, SD where he played center for the basketball team and worked hard on the family farm.

He married the love of his life, Kathleen Kay Koenders on October 6, 1956. Kay and David welcomed 3 daughters to their home and soon moved to North Dakota. David retired from Northwestern Federal Savings Bank in 1996, as president of the bank. He was a member of the Elks and participated for many years with the Elks Chorus. Dave and Kay were members at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church while in Bismarck, and Calvary and Peace Lutheran Churches in Park Rapids.

After retirement, Dave and Kay enjoyed many years at the lake home and winter home in Texas. His family appreciates the support and wisdom he gave them throughout his life.

David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Kay; his daughters, Kim (Mike) Rambur, Teri (Jim) Camp, and Pam Aasen; his grandchildren, Nicki (Ryan) Williams, Jeff (Tawny) Camp, Jenny (Brock) Johnson, Katie Rambur, Andy Aasen, Rosie Aasen; 8 great grandchildren, Wyatt, Bridget, Hudson, Emmitt, Lucy, Bria, Rylee, Jersey; sisters, Joanne Jensen, Jeanne (Paul) Pershing; sister-in-law, Judy (Ker) Bevers; brothers, Denny, Rich (Sis), Tony (Cindy); numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Cloris Paulson ; his mother and father-in-law, Don and Monica Koenders; brothers-in-law, Greg Koenders, Gerry Koenders, and Eldon Jensen.

The family prefers memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice.

David’s legacy was to work hard, be honest and humble, and to love all your family and friends.

Honorary pall bearers are his grandchildren, Nicki, Jeff, Jenny, Katie, Andy and Rosie.

memorial service

Memorial Services for David

March 18, 2023

Good Shepherd Church 106 Osage Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

The service will be live streamed via the church's Facebook page.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home