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Marlene Andrea Paulson, 85, Michigan, ND, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND.
Marlene was born on April 10, 1940 to Andrew and Maxine (Wright) Wirkus, in Grand Forks, ND. She grew up and attended school in Michigan. She married Keith Paulson on June 15, 1958. Together they raised 6 children while living in various places across the U.S.
Marlene loved farm life, especially all of the different animals on the farm. Horses and dogs were her favorite. She enjoyed going to dances, gardening and spending time with family.
Marlene is survived by her daughter, Denise Davis; 2 sons, Patrick (Amy) Paulson and Kevin (Laura) Paulson; 13 grandchildren, Terry Hoover, Jeremy Hoover, Victoria (Dana) Church, David Paulson, Elizabeth Paulson, Patrick Paulson Jr., Riley Paulson, Allyssa (Lane) Ott, Andrew Paulson, Aaron Paulson, Justin Frazier, Stephanie Frazier, and Ashtyn Frazier; 5 great-grandchildren, Brittany Hood, Jeremy Hood, Tristin Crist, Autumn Hoover and Benjamin Hoover; 4 great-great-grandchildren, Lenna Ott, Leo Ott, and Sariyah & Sienna Berry; sister, Marlys Steele; and 2 brothers, Arlen and Bruce Wirkus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Maxine Wirkus; grandparents, Pansy and Delbert Wright; daughter, Pamela Paulson; and 2 sons, Dennis and Andrew Paulson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Michigan Lutheran Church, Michigan, ND with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at the Michigan Cemetery.
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