Paul Leland Pederson, age 76, a resident of Daniels Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Paul was born on May 5, 1943 in Hibbing, MN to parents, Kenneth and Sophia Pederson. Paul was always proud of his Iron Range roots.  After graduating from Hibbing High School in 1961 and St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN in 1965, he earned a Master's Degree in School Administration from St. Cloud State University in 1968.

Paul began his career in education teaching in Litchfield, MN, then as high school principal in Bricelyn, MN, and finally as Junior High School principal in Woodbury, MN.

In 1978 a career change developed requiring Paul to move to Eau Claire, WI as a sales representative for Princeton Industries of Evansville, IN.  In 1981 he was named Regional Manager and moved to Madison, WI. Two years later he was recognized as Manager of the Year.

Paul married Bonny Siemons of Greene, IA on December 4, 1982 in Madison, WI, and in 1985 they moved to their home on Dunham Lake in Burnett County.

Paul was employed by Grantsburg District as the Community Education Coordinator from 1990 -1999. He was a 30-year member of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus, a 20-year member of Grantsburg Rotary, and served on the Friends of the Grantsburg Public Library Board. Paul was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun serving on the church council, as well as various other committees.

Paul loved living on the lake, singing barbershop music, playing golf and driving his classic cars.  He will be sadly missed by his wife of 37 years, Bonny; son, Aaron Pederson; grandchildren, Samantha and Carter; sister, Shirley Angen; nephew, David (Pam) Angen; nieces, Carla Morgan and Shelly Compton; along with other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Carleton.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.

Last Update: Feb 20, 2020 11:30 am CST