Paul Ernest Pittsley

Paul Ernest Pittsley, Paul’s big heart stopped on June 14, 2012 at his home on Kroon Lake in Lindstrom. He leaves behind wife of 31 years, carpentry partner and caregiver, Kim; sons Paul M. of CA; Scot of WI and daughter Paula of WI; their mother Shirley; grandchildren Daniel, Breanna, and Crystal; brother Verne (Audrey) and family of WI. Sadly missed by Harriet and Harlan, Ed and Cheryl, Anne and Terry, Madeline and Jeff, James and Kat, Cris and Todd; Shay and Matt, Levi and Amy, Courtney and David, Brittany and Ricardo; Annika, Addison, Payton, and Sunny “The Wonder Cat”. Paul was born in Superior, Wisconsin on May 21, 1943. He attended school in Bruce, Wisconsin.

He worked on a ship on the Great Lakes, and as a deputy in Wisconsin. He worked as a carpenter for many years in Minnesota, California, Washington, and North Dakota. Paul endured years of pain and challenges with humor and a special spirit. Happy trails to you Paul - You were loved. Kim thanks everyone for kindnesses shown. Special thanks to the angel neighbors and the wonderful co-workers at Macalester College who enabled her to keep her job and sanity. What is life? Is it the flash of a firefly in the night? Is it the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime? Is it the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset? “Crowfoot” – Blackfoot Warrior. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. Condolences may be left online at www. grandstrandfh.com.