Alvin Laverne Paulsen Obituary
Alvin Laverne Paulsen passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026. Born on October 20, 1933, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Alvin was the son of Harry and Bertha Paulsen.
He was preceded in death by his sister Viola, his wife Dona, and his son Brian. He is survived by his children Stephen (Natalia) Paulsen, Deborah (Per) Sorensen, Step Children Gayle (Greg) Steiner, Mike (Patty) Kirchner, Bill (Renee) Kirchner, Peggy (Dave) Louiselle, Sarah Kirchner, Dana Kirchner, his sister Virginia Paulsen, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his military service, Alvin pursued a career as a teacher, a business owner, and a computer programmer. Alvin was known for his skills in carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. He greatly enjoyed camping and traveling.
A service celebrating Alvin's life will be held on November 11, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, located at 9185 Lexington Ave. NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014. Visitation from 10:00 -10:45am and the service beginning at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Alvin's memory to Dana Kirchner’s camp fund (via Gayle Steiner).
Special Thanks to the St. Croix Hospice team who took such good care of him on his final journey and Willows Bend Senior Living and the Minneapolis VA team for their kindness and compassion.
