Paul A Thomsen
August 14, 1934 - February 22, 2020
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE / WINDSOR / MADISON - Paul A. Thomsen, age 85, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. He was born on Aug. 14, 1934, in Windsor, Wis., the son of Peter and Hilda (Buttenhoff) Thomsen and was raised on the east side of Madison. Paul started working at the family business, Schoep's Ice Cream, in 1944. He attended Madison East High School where he met his bride, Judy. After graduating in 1953, he started working full time at Schoep's in route sales. During his tenure he stayed in sales and administration. He retired as President and CEO. Paul enjoyed golfing and playing cards, but his favorite pastime was going to the farm where he would putter and mow the grass.
Paul is survived by his wife, Judy; son, John (Ann Schlimgen); grandchildren, Karina (John) Kinlen, Drew (Shelby Goldman) Kuzan, and Anna (Ray) Lysinger; great-grandchildren, Ari, Nadya, Eli, Donovan, and Desmond; and siblings, Walter (Dolly), Mary Snyder, and Evelyn Koenig. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lester and Donald; sisters, Carol Hansen and Lois Gates; and daughter, Susan Kuzan.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, with the Rev. Carol Baumgartner presiding. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
The most important life lesson that Paul passed on was Honesty. He once saved the change that fell out of a visitor’s pocket, returning it when the gentleman returned the next year. He will be missed and his memory cherished.
Memorials may be made to the Goodman Community Center and will be designated to the Thanksgiving baskets. Please make checks payable to: GCC, and write "T-baskets" in the memo line on the check or envelope. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Visitation
Fri Feb 28, 2020 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Fri Feb 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Dwight E Ziegler
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Paul Thomsen -- what a fine, fine gentleman. Together, we loved his Windsor roots. I respect and salute Paul as a model on our earth. We share the loss with his Family. God's peace.
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Michael Kinlen
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Karina, So sorry to hear about your Grandfather. He was one of the nicest persons that I have ever met. Always smiling and happy. Sure loved his grandchildren. Will be truley missed by everyone. May God Bless all of you. Mike
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Pamela Hanson-Stewart
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Paul was our neighbor for 28 years. I had many conversations with him, particularly outside, as he could always be found working on his lawn. He was friendly, enthusiastic and ready to help out whenever asked. Paul was the best, a gentleman and a class-act.
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Shirley Birkle
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Judy, I am so sorry to read of Paul’s passing. He was one of the best at East.
God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
East grad, Shirley Hedding Birkle
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Debbie Kinlen
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My deepest sympathies to the whole family. Always enjoyed talking with Paul at shared family gatherings. He. will be truly missed. Debbie
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Jerry Stoker
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Paul was always very honest about what he expected out of you at work and we solved many problems together. He will be missed. Jerry Stoker