Steven R. Paulson

Paulson, Steven, R. Pardeeville/Madison- Steven R. Paulson, age 59, of Pardeeville, passed away on Monday June 30, 2014, at UW Hospital. He was born on Jan 10, 1955, in Madison, the son of Richard B. Paulson and Eleanor V. Paulson. Steve married his middle school sweetheart, Paula L. Garfoot, on March 30, 1974. After more than 40 years, he still introduced her as “My Bride.” Steve died from injuries he received while they were riding his prized possession, a 2003 Harley Ultra Classic. Steve was an avid experienced rider of 44 years. He defeated kidney cancer in 2013 and was beating heart disease. If not riding one of his Harleys, he enjoyed winemaking, beer making with his label of “Grama No Toes,” named after Paula’s grandmother, Clara. Some other hobbies were “3 ball”, horseshoes, fishing, hunting, camping and he loved cooking. Steve was an officer and member of Hope Rod and Gun Club, McFarland for many years. He was an accomplished woodworker as a hobby, making anything from cabinets to furniture and elaborate jewelry boxes. Steve was in the Marine Corps, enlisted for Vietnam. He was employed as a printing specialist for nearly 25 years with Rural Ins. Due to downsizing, he was taken on by One Touch Point, CCI. Steve learned the printing trade in high school and carried it on through his life. At one time he owned and operated a home shirt screening business. Papa adored his 3 grandkids. He was the “go to” guy for any and every question imaginable. Nothing too big or small, challenges were the best. Steve was a real jack of all trades, a master to none, except, being the best friend, husband, dad and papa anyone could ask for. He is survived by his wife, Paula; daughters, Deanna (Brad) Webb and Sacha Paulson; grandsons, Cory Paulson and Ty Webb; granddaughter, Michaela Paulson; mother, Eleanor Paulson; sister, Lori Zander; and nephew, Kyle Zander. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Richard; a niece, Lindsey; grandparents; aunts and uncles. Also beloved pets, Buddy, Chelsea, Carlo, Toad, Prudence, Ashley and Siegfried. A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held at his home in rural Pardeeville, W3139 Grouse Rd. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., with military honors being conducted at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Budda Box Against Cancer, P.O. Box 91, Westfield, Wis., 53964. “Until we meet again, shiny side up. We love and miss you.” Steve’s motto: “He who dies with the most toys wins.” We think you won. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420