Estrem, Paul David 1939-2010
ESTREM, VISTE, GIPP, BRASCH, AAS
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 8/28/2012 at 13:13:09
Paul Estrem, age 70, of Decorah, IA died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 after a bicycle accident near Conover, IA
Memorial Services will be on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church rural Decorah, IA with Rev. Mark Kvale presiding.
Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church on Sunday and also after 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at the church.
The family suggests that memorials may be given in memory of Paul to the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Window Fund at 1725 Washington Prairie Rd. Decorah, Iowa 52101
Paul David Estrem was born December 10, 1939 to Charles and Elizabeth (Viste) Estrem in Waukon, IA. Paul attended the Bakke (Frankville #7) School graduating from the Decorah High School in 1958. Paul was active in wrestling and track. He attended Luther College for about a year but because of his father’s health he quit school and took over the farm. He also had a milk route with the Nordness Creamery. He got to know his customers quite well. He often talked about these days and that if it was muddy, he could carry two cans at a time and hoist them up into the truck without setting either one in the mud. He was strong! He owned and operated Paul’s Print and Supply and also worked at Camcar for 15 years. Paul and Lois met at a social dancing class. Even though they knew each other from Sunday school and church, this is where they really met. For many years they went dancing on Saturday nights. On June 14, 1964, Paul married Lois (Gipp) at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, a very warm day. One of our guests told Paul “If you can get married on such a warm day, you must really love this woman”. And he did. To this union came five wonderful sons whom we both are very proud of. Chris, Ketchum, ID, Steven, La Place, LA, Mike (Deb) Fayette, IA, Pete, Waterloo, IA, and Jason (Leslie) Minneapolis, MN. Paul had a wide range of interests that he was very passionate about. He needed to help someone all the time. He started Operation Hay Lift in 1978, making some very dear friends. This is when he got his CB handle “Hay Man”. He was a very big part of the “Big Blue Tent” down by City Hall at Nordic Fest where the men of the church cooked potatoes, roast beef and beans over fire in huge kettles. For a few years he had a big garden, taking produce to the Farmers Market. Luren was also a big part of his life. He loved his two hour voice lesson every Monday night. And of course the Luren food stand at the Fair. Could it be open without Paul? Lions Club, Pokey Pete and popcorn—Paul took Pokey Pete to town parades whenever he was called. John Tjosten and Paul kept Pokey Pete looking its best. Howard Paskach and Paul took Pokey to Train Days in Marquette each September. Paul was active with New Minowa Players. Being in several plays and also making sets. Habitat For Humanity was also important. It was very rewarding for him to get people into a nice home. Paul liked to travel, planning their fourth cruise in December and a third trip to Acapulco where they made some very dear friends. He liked getting away from the Iowa winters. If he sat down to relax the Sodoku book was in his hand. Paul’s biggest passion was his church. He became involved in the repair of stained glass windows which he so much wanted to finish this year. He also put in a lot of time restoring the parsonage. Even in death Paul continues to give. He was an organ and tissue donor.
Paul’s survivors include his wife: Lois, Decorah, IA, five sons, step-grandson, Daniel Brasch, Brother: John (Marilyn) Estrem, Mahtowa, MN. Sister: Lilah Aas, Albert Lea, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his brother in law: Gordon Aas and his nephew Ethan.
Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database
Washington Prairie Lutheran cemetery
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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