Paul W. Wojahn

Paul W. Wojahn, age 104, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery - Soldiers' Rest Section with full military honors provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. After burial lunch will be served at St. Mary's Church.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Lutheran Church.

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Paul is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Morris; grandchildren, Jennifer (Paul) Stelzig, Paul Morris, Annie Morris; great-grandsons, Aiden Carlson and Alexander Stelzig; sisters, Myra (Rodney) Damm and Luella (Jerry) Peterson; sister-in-law, Ruth Wojahn; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 60 years, Emy (Lundberg); brothers, Elmo (Avis), Carl (Esther), Ray (Alice), and Harry; sisters, Arlene (Lyndon) Skolberg and Helen (Bob) Schroeder; in-laws, Alfred and Anna Lundberg; brothers-in-law, Lansford and Holger Lundberg.

Paul Wojahn was born on June 19, 1921, to Henry and Minnie (Finstad) Wojahn in Temvik, North Dakota. He attended District 176 near Comfrey, Minnesota, and later studied agriculture at the University of Minnesota.

As a young man, Paul hitchhiked to California, where he worked for Douglas Aircraft before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He served honorably in the Pacific Theater from August 1942 to December 1945.

Upon returning home, Paul married Emy Lundberg on March 21, 1946. He farmed for a time before learning about the state warden service exams. After passing the tests, Paul began a career in public service, becoming a Minnesota State Game Warden in 1958 and also serving as a State Sheriff's Deputy. In 1979, he was transferred to New Ulm for a promotion with the Department of Natural Resources. He retired in 1983.

Retirement did little to slow Paul down. He remained active by teaching gun safety classes and CPR, generously sharing his time and knowledge with others. He volunteered as a van driver for the DAV until the age of 85 and continued helping with the DAV clothing drive until he was 104 years old. Paul also enjoyed selling food at the brat stand at CashWise, helping with the Lions Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, and ringing bells for The Salvation Army at Hy-Vee-something he began at the age of 96.

Paul was a devoted member of Christ the King Lutheran Church and touched countless lives through his service, kindness, and unwavering willingness to help others. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Blessed be his memory.

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