Marlan Ernest Paulson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marlan Ernest Paulson of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marlan Ernest Paulson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Paulson and Agnes Paulson (Groper); and his sister Faye Bruss. He is survived by: his wife Judith Ann Watson Myers; his children, Laurie Drinkard (Keith Sr.) of Oskaloosa, KS, Scott Paulson of Onion Creek, Randy Paulson of Topeka, KS, Suzanne Myers-Laird (Dan) of Clive, IA, Heather Ruckman (John) of Lawrence, KS and Hope Mohan (Rob) of Tecumseh, KS; his brother Raymond Paulson of Los Angeles, CA; and his grandchildren, Keith Jr., Timothy, Andrew, Haley, Sierra, Garrett, Chase, Marisa, Madison, Carter, Collin, Maggie, Camden, Morgan, McLain, Cortlyn, Kinsley, Kellam and Kamryn. He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 12th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mercer Funeral Home (810 Broadway St, Valley Falls, KS 66088). A graveside service was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Hart Cemetery. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Topeka Baptist Church (3301 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66614).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Baptist Church or to the Tim Drinkard Ministry or to the Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088.
