Jeffrey Leroy Paulen

Jeffrey Leroy Paulen obituary, Grant, MI

Jeffrey Leroy Paulen

Jeffrey Paulen Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 14, 2022.
Jeffrey Leroy Paulen passed away on Thursday, May 12, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 23, 1958, to Vicky and Leroy Paulen. As early as six years old, Jeff began working on his grandfather's farm and continued dairy farming with his family throughout his life. He devoted himself to expanding Paulen Farms and especially enjoyed working alongside his youngest son Alex. Throughout his career, Jeff received awards for his agricultural accomplishments and traveled the world for work and pleasure. In the summers, he could be found at his cottage on Trufant Lake with his family.
Jeff is survived by his mother Vicky; daughter Amber; sons Justin and Alex; step-daughters Danielle and Liz; and six grandchildren, including a baby boy due in June. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy and wife Kari.
A celebration of life will be held at his home on May 27 at 2pm.
The tree will commemorate both Kari and Jeff and will be planted in the yard they both spent so much time curating.
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June 2, 2022

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May 27, 2022

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JEAN-FRANCOIS ECOFFEY

June 2, 2022

Such a sadness to ear that Jeff is no longer with us anymore.
But also the hope of seeing us again one day.
Jeff was a truly a solar person and I was lucky enough to know him.
When we speak of the communion of saints, I believe we can easily apply it to Jeff.
Jeff, I wish you a beautiful eternity.
Accept my deepest condolences.
Jean-François Ecoffey, Switzerland

Joe May

May 27, 2022

Jeff, Alex, Andy and I comprised what had to be the worst high school football refereeing team in recent memory. As head referee, I made the most mistakes of the bunch. But we had a lot of laughs. Great guy.

Candy Lancioni

May 19, 2022

My sympathy to the family....Jeff was a hardworking, honest and happy person! What a legacy for his children and grandchildren.... I absolutely love the photo... it says it all! May God be with you all....
What a wonderful life well lived!

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Whit and Anna Whitaker

May 18, 2022

Thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Over the years we have had some good times and good laughs. Jeff and his infectious laugh will be missed

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