Photo courtesy of Helms Funeral Home - Decorah
Decorah, Iowa
Mar 15, 1933 – Jan 19, 2015 (Age 81)
Rev. Paul M. Hasvold, age 81, of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home in Decorah on Monday, January 19, 2015. He had suffered from Parkinson's disease for a number of years and in recent days had contracted type A influenza and pneumonia. Memorial Services will be...
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Our deepest condolences on your loss. Paul was a good man and will be missed by many. We are fortunate to have met him. God Bless!
Casper Plbg. & Htg.
January 26, 2015 | Decorah, IA
When Kristine and I attended Luther Seminary in the late 70s and early 80s we were among the many students befriended by "Papa" Edmunds Smits, Latvian professor emeritus of church history. In his day he had taken under his wing several of the gifted students who had studied under classics professor Pip Qualley at Luther College, because they could read the classical Greek of the Church Fathers as easily as the common Greek of the New Testament. Among this stellar group were Robert Jenson,...
Arland Braaten-Lee
January 25, 2015 | Northfield, MN
Sad to hear of Paul's demise and send our condolences Reading his obituary I was struck by several things, 1. Though a member of the family didn't get the opportunity to really know him, yet despite that how much influence he has had in my life. here in Florida we attend a confederated Lutheran -Episcopalian church , celebrating it's 10th year in 2015, one of only two in the nation. It is a very successful enterprise. And secondly, I have two profoundly retarded siblings, a sister in her 60's...
January 24, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Keeping you in prayer.
Doris & Jon Thompson
January 23, 2015 | Calmar, IA
A wonderful pastor and individual! He presided at our wedding in 1967 at East Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Our prayers are with the family.
Richard & Irene (Rude) Gunderson
January 23, 2015 | Edgerton, WI
Carol: Paul and I served for a number of years on the Board of Directors for Luther Seminary. I always enjoyed conversation with Paul about topics of mutual interest. Paul was a gift to the Seminary and the greater church. Duane Charles Hoven
Duane Hoven
January 22, 2015 | Rochester, MN
As a Luther student coming off campus to worship, Paul was very convincing at getting us to use our gifts and abilities as we were able. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Richard Tiegs
January 22, 2015 | Coralville, IA
Carol, my sympathy to you and your family. You have so many wonderful memories that will carry you through. God's grace and peace be with you.
Donna Kirschenmann
January 22, 2015 | Waverly, IA
I was very sorry to hear of Pastor Paul's passing. I was very fortunate to have him as my Pastor growing up. He taught my confirmation class with love, care, and energy. I will remember him fondly and work to pass on the love of God he showed me and everyone around him.
January 22, 2015