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He was loved and will be greatly missed. Nate was well-known as the teaser of the family. He loved basketball, football, hunting with family, and hanging out with friends. Nate loved being outdoors, talking about the bigger deer, and made bets with his friends which showed his competitive side. He always brought his best when competing in sports and even to friendly games of pick-up basketball. Four-wheeling was always a priority. When arriving at a friend's house, Nate would be the first one on the four-wheeler, especially when it came to mudding.
Nate always brightened up everyone's day. His smile was true and when people were around him, he made them laugh and be very happy. He always cared about others and was a great friend to those who knew him best. Nate took pride in his family and supported his brother and sister in their athletic events as well. He was always excited when going out West to see his family and came back with many stories about them and the adventures they had together. Nate was very easy to talk to and helped if he could when others had problems. He was a very respected kid around the community and held his head high when problems came his way.
Survivors: parents, Ray and Laurie, of rural Crete; brother, Aaron; sister, Kaitlin, both of rural Crete; grandparents, Gary and Barb Millard, of Emerson; grandmother, Rose Marie Paulsen, of Emerson; great-grandmother, Bernice Fendrick, of Winnebago; many aunts, uncles, cousins; and special friend, Aleece Kastanek. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Orville Paulsen.
Funeral Services: Monday, August 11, 2008, 10:30 a.m., Heckman Auditorium Doane College, Crete. Fr. Paul York and Fr. Julius Tvrdy officiating. Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Crete. Visitation: beginning Saturday 5 - 9 p.m., Sunday 1 - 5 p.m., Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Rosary: Sunday, 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Crete. Memorials: in care of the family, in lieu of flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Paulsen
Lonnie Studt
August 4, 2019
With my husband on hospice and being very close to losing him I think of you often and the pain is so real. I think of you often and your grace in handling your unbearable situation. Your families strength is so admirable. Thinking of Nathan.
Craig Palik
August 18, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family. We will cherish the memories.
Kari Stark
August 17, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.
Chris, Tyler, Joe, and Emily Thody
August 13, 2008
I'd only met Nate once at one of Kaitlin's volleyball games, but I feel I knew him through talking with Laurie during the volleyball season.
We're so sorry that your family has had to endure this loss. We hope it helps you get through knowing that so many people care about your family and are there for you. Our hearts also go out to Aleece during this very difficult time.
Trecy Perkins
August 12, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrick (Fuzz) Henderson
August 12, 2008
Dear Paulsen Family:
Growing up in a small town makes friends forever. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers after your recent loss. God Bless you all
Russ and Beth Fuchser
August 11, 2008
Dear Ray, Laurie, and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your child. I'm sure Nathan was a terrific young man. Nathan and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Barry and Kristi Doiel
August 11, 2008
Dear Paulsen Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your Son Nate. He was a great friend to our Daughter and loved so much by his piers. God Bless you all and many prayers your way.
The Doiel's
John Henderson
August 11, 2008
Dear Paulsen Family:
I grew up with all of you in Emerson and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Everyone in your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Gutzmann
August 11, 2008
Thinking of you and your family... I grew up with you guys, your whole family.... My prayers are with you.. Lori (Hendeson) Gutzmann
Josi Hoesche
August 11, 2008
To the Paulsen family
We are dearly thinking and praying for your family. No words can express the amount of pain you are all having at this time. Just remember, Nate is now in the most wonderful place ever. Nate will always be remembered as a person of many talents. He will truely never be forgotten.
Cherie (Bousquet) Conley & Family
August 11, 2008
Ray, Laurie, and Family...
There are no words to express the heartfelt sympathy we all feel for you. No one knows "why." Still, we ask. Nathan was very lucky to be a part of such a special family. He also has left a lasting impression and many memories in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in our thougths and prayers.
Susan (Boeshart) Lindgren
August 11, 2008
Ray, Laurie & Family: My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. After coming so close to losing my own son a couple of years ago, I can only imagine what you are going through. Please keep strong together & remember that we are thinking of you.
Patty Dohrman
August 11, 2008
Ray and Laurie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time in your lives. There are no words that can make you feel better right now, I do know that God will carry you thru the sadness that you feel. Just know that Nathan is in a very special place, and he is your angel now to watch over and protect your family. May God Bless You All.
Karen Roeber
August 11, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Nathan. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the hard days ahead. We never understand why we have to lose someone so young. Let God heal your pain over time. We will continue to think of you in the days ahead. Lean on your family and friends to get you through the difficult days ahead.
Karen, Les, Miranda and Melissa Roeber
Kimberly (Strong) Mattingly
August 11, 2008
Ray, Laurie, and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Nathan. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult and tragic time.
Marc Wittstruck
August 11, 2008
Dear Paulsen Family:
Words cannot express the sympathy we have for you at this time. We hope that you lean on God for strength, peace, and comfort. Nate was a great person and will be sorely missed. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! May God keep you and bless you during this time of grief.
Marc & Holly Wittstruck
Dave & Linda Taylor & family
August 11, 2008
Dear Paulson family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you.
doug belt
August 11, 2008
I was saddend to hear about your son Nate. Growing up with the Paulsen family in Emerson, i am sure he was a very energetic and wonderful young man. My family thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Renee Belt .
Brian Larson
August 11, 2008
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family.
Brian & Heidi Larson
Hailey Jackson
August 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marlene and Wilber Fey
August 10, 2008
We so enjoyed watching your son in his sports, and then his attendance to the games after his graduation. What a wonderful son you raised. God Bless
Wendy Hoins
August 10, 2008
Nate's talents and his contributions to friends, family and the community of Crete will never be forgotten. May your suffering ease over time with God's help. You are all in my prayers.
Priscilla Klintworth
August 10, 2008
Your friends from Seward grieve with you at the loss of your son. None of us have had to bear this burden yet, and we want you to know that we are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Your family is fondly remembered by many of us in Seward, at St. Vincent's, MHCS. SCRRPD, a wonderful neighbor on North Columbia, and from being one of our "Babysittin" moms - Laurie. The love of God will be your strength and comfort in the days and years ahead.
Mitch, Priscilla, Dan & Nate Klintworth
Sean Roth
August 9, 2008
To the Paulsen family, nate and i got a long great even though we didn't hang out that much he was still there for me whenever i needed someone to talk to or if i needed help with something. Nate will be greatly miss not just by me but also everyone that had him in there lifes.
Sean Roth
Nick Henderson
August 9, 2008
Dear Paulsen family, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever.
Karla, Nick and Julia Renn
August 9, 2008
We are saddened and our hearts ache for the Paulsen family. We truly are blessed that we got to know their family and spend time with Nathan. He always had a smile, a grin and a hug any time we would see him. Thank you Nathan for touching all of our lives in such a wonderful way. We love you.
Craig, Jody & Lance Cameron
August 9, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of Nate. We are family to Cameron Duba and enjoyed seeing him play sports with Cameron and be around the farm. He was a great kid and I know he'll be deeply missed by that group of friends. May you find peace in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Chris Foster
August 9, 2008
Im so sorry to hear about nate. he was a very nice kid. he was never mean to anyone and he could always make the day better. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and Aleece. God Bless All of you
Ron and Sharon Olerich
August 9, 2008
Ray, Laurie and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Nathan. We want to extend our sympathy and prayers to all of you. May you find peace and strength for the days to come.
Susan Wortmann
August 9, 2008
We are so very sorry to hear about Nate's death and your loss. We remember fondly the times he hung out with Alex and that whole group of boys, playing sports and having fun. He was one of those kids that you just liked, just a good, sunny, solid kid! I imagine he made many more friends along the way and touched many more lives.
You are in our thoughts!
With much sympathy,
Joe, Sue, Jeremy, and Alex Wortmann
Julee Boeshart
August 9, 2008
Ray, Laurie, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Nathan. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Steve, Jody, Mike, Jake and Jess
August 9, 2008
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Nathan, a special young man. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As parents we cannot begin to understand your great loss, please know that we are here if you need us. Love ya!
Stan & Jeanie Davis
August 9, 2008
Dear Paulsen family, Even though we don't know you, we want to offer our sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved Nathan. We are Ryan Frederick's aunt and uncle and we know he is devastated at losing his good friend.
Craig Barth
August 9, 2008
Sorry to hear about Nate. He was a great friend.
Nathan and Nick Renn at Jr Prom
August 9, 2008
Nathan and Aleece at 2007 Senior Prom
August 9, 2008
Becky & Lonnie Houchin
August 8, 2008
We are very saddened by the news of Nathan. He was a very special young man. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. God bless all of you.
Becky (Drevo) & Lonnie Houchin
Dan & Roxie Cillessen
August 8, 2008
Our prayers and tears are with you and your family....our Lord's hand will support you........
Pastor Gretchen Ritola
August 8, 2008
We just want you to know that the people of St. Luke and St. Paul's in Emerson are keeping all of you in our prayers. We pray that God will provide comfort and strength for you at this time. And we pray that you may also find comfort and strength in the assurance of resurrection to eternal life, where all things are held in the arms of a loving God who gives everything for us in Jesus.
J. Richards
August 8, 2008
To the Paulsen Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. I will always remember him in my thoughts and my heart.
Kelly Scusa
August 8, 2008
We are so saddened by what happened to Nathan. Your family will be in our prayers. God bless all of you.
Dustin and Nick Hartwig
Kelly and George Scusa
Janice Oligmueller
August 8, 2008
Dear Ray, Laurie and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with each one of you. Though we have lost touch throughout the years, we are very saddened to hear about Nathan. I still remember holding him as a baby at your home. You are in our daily prayers for God to bring you special grace and healing. Many blessings to you all.
Rod & Janice Oligmueller & family
John & Mary Krueger
August 8, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bill, Julie, Hailie and Emily Thompson
August 8, 2008
Ray, Laurie, Aaron and Katilin. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot express our sorrow. Nathan was a great kid. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John Levorson
August 8, 2008
Very sorry for your loss of your beloved son. God will give you strength, courage, acceptance and understanding and the patience to let it happen. Nate's spirit will always be with you.
John Levorson, Spring Valley, CA
Tammie Miller - Mogus
August 8, 2008
I am sorry hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lonnie Studt
August 8, 2008
No parents should ever have to endure this pain. My heart goes out to you.
Lonnie Studt
Maria Weddel
August 8, 2008
I'm am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My wish is that God keep you in the palm of His hands and close in your hearts.
Sue Urbach
August 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Aleece during this very difficult time. Nate will be missed by many.
Ed & Julie Yeager
August 8, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvonne Kaylor-Arner
August 8, 2008
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Nathan, his family, and his friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am just so sorry.
Yvonne Kaylor-Arner
Jim and Deb Frederick
August 8, 2008
Dear Paulsen family, Our hearts are breaking with yours over losing Nathan. Our son Ryan (Freddy) is a buddy of his and works with Ray at Norris. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very tough time.
Bill Boehm
August 8, 2008
Nate will be so deeply missed. my heart goes out to the Paulsen family
JoHanna Anderson
August 8, 2008
Nathan, Jordan Boston, Adam Kuss and I all live in Westwood’s throughout Elementary school and some of High School. We would hang out after school often, more so in Elementary school. I remember one time in the winter it had snowed and Nathan, Jordan and I were playing by the creek down behind Adams. We were walking along and Jordan decided to walk on the ice to see how deep it was. Nathan and I just stood on the side and watched. All of a sudden Jordan fell through. It wasn’t that deep of course about up to his hips. Nathan and I were laughing so hard and Jordan was yelling at us to help him, but we couldn’t because it was so funny. Finally we helped him out and walked with him back up the hill to his house (Jordan soaking wet) laughing the whole way. We always had so much fun together. Nate you will be greatly missed by many. See you someday!
Jana Thrailkill-Kontz
August 8, 2008
I was so sorry to learn of your loss.
We want to give you our deepest sympathy and to let you know your
whole family is in our thoughts and
prayers.
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