Paul Arthur Cullen Jr.

Paul Arthur Cullen Jr., 80, Two Harbors, Minn., died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006 at Lake View Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 7, 1926 to Paul A. Sr. and Marion (Spargo) Cullen in Two Harbors where he graduated from high school in 1944. He married Claire Johnston on July 1, 1949 and owned and operated the former Electric Shop and Gamble Store. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Paul was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Two Harbors, the American Legion, and former member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and the Masons. He was active on the Two Harbors Industrial Council and Businessman's Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time at his cabin at Sand Lake and at the Hunderin. He is preceded in death by his son, David; and brother, Dale. Paul is survived by his wife, Claire; daughter, Sandy (Tom) Geier of Hermantown; son, Mark (Diane) Cullen of Two Harbors; sister, Nancy (Dr. Robert) Miller of Fosston, Minn., and Betty Gunn-Smith of Stockton, Calif.; grandchildren, Lisa and Sara Geier and Tanner (Rachael) Wieme and David Dolliver; great-grandchildren, Blake, Shane and Kameron; and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION:10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service on Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.