Laurine Paulson 09/22/2020

Laurine Paulson, age 90, of River Falls, passed away September 22, 2020, peacefully at home.  Laurine was born December 3, 1929 to Horace and Minetta (McFarland) Tresselt in Wabasha, MN. Living in nearby Kellogg in early spring 1930 the family moved to a farm in Roberts, WI.  She married Duane Paulson May 13, 1950 at the First Congregational Church of River Falls and started their life of farming, finally purchasing a farm on what is now the White Tail Ridge industrial park north of River Falls.  Duane and Laurine milked a few angus cows in their early years.  With help from a neighbor they decided to start a meat processing facility on the farm along with their 4 children.  Later on, Duane and Laurine, along with the University of River Falls and Minnesota started the Minnesota and Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association.  Converting and managing their feedlot into a testing facility for beef bulls for local farmers.  Now called the St. Croix Valley Bull Test Station, located at the Mann Valley University Farm.  Laurine loved being outside, gardening and working along with her husband.  After the farm was sold, she enjoyed helping son, Jeff, on his farm in Chetek/New Auburn area.  She enjoyed reading and watching game shows.  She also enjoyed playing cards with her two sisters Grace Paulson and Marguerite Barker.  Laurine will remain in the hearts of her children, Phoebe Shourds of River Falls, Jeff (Michele) Paulson of Chetek, Suzanne (Thomas) Sherry of River Falls, Ila (Richard) Holman of Baldwin; sister, Grace Paulson of River Falls; brother, Richard (Shirley) Tresselt of Inver Grove Heights, MN and sister-in-law, Doris Tresselt of River Falls; along with her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  Laurine was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; parents, Horace and Minetta Tresselt; brother, Robert Tresselt and sister, Marguerite Barker; brother-in-law, Leslie Paulson; and son-in-law, Lee Shourds.  A private family gathering will be held at a later date.  Special thanks to the staff at the River Falls Hospital and Adoray Hospice for providing comfort care during her final days.  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.