Paul R. Christen

I I served with Paul on the South Dakota Investment Council. One of my favorite memories is the time I asked him, "Paul, you could live anywhere in the world, why Huron, South Dakota?" He smiled and said, "Well Rick, I live in Huron because when I go into the café downtown, I am just Paul." That simple statement revealed something profound about him. It wasn´t about geography, it was about humility, authenticity, and belonging. Paul didn´t need titles or recognition to feel valued. He chose...

Our condolences to the family. My mom went to high school with Paul and Muffy and spoke highly of them often. I met the Christens at the dedication of the First Interstate Bank and USDA office building in Hot Springs. Wonderful couple.