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Merlin Leroy Paulsen
6.12.1935 - September 18, 2026

Place of Birth: Clear Lake, South Dakota
Residence: Burnsville, MN formerly of Williston, ND
Age: 91

karen peters (Williston, ND)
Sep 23, 2026

I met Merlin through Mary. I alays said she had a gem in him. My sympathy to all his family. May God wrap his arms around you and guide you through the many hard days ahead. God bless Karen Peters.

Terry Paulsen (Brandon, South Dakota)
Sep 24, 2026

My condolences to Rene and Ann. Your Dad always made us nephews and nieces laugh when he visited. We will miss our Uncle Merlin. Prayers to all of you.

Marla Knutson (Williston, ND)
Sep 24, 2026

I knew Mary and met Merlin a couple times. Sorry for you loss.

Delyte Lee (Williston, ND)
Sep 30, 2026

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad.

David Arnson (Williston, ND)
Oct 3, 2026

To Merlin family, I met Merlin through my Dad and the elevator. My now deceased Dad was a friend of Merlin’s who used to do coffee together and trips to the casino’s together. Merlin had made my Dad diamond willow walking stick, and i now have it. Merlin was a very nice man. Thoughts and prayers to his family, Sincerely David Arnson

Holly Paulsen-Miller (Watertown , SD)
Oct 6, 2026

Rene and Ann, my heart is sad at the loss of Uncle Merlin. I’m so thankful for the last times we were able to meet and I will surely cherish those conversations and memories. It’s wonderful to know he was in Minnesota with you girls!

Love and hugs!
Holly

Linda Nelson (Dell Rapids, SD)
Oct 6, 2026

Rene & Ann: Your parents were great neighbors & friends. I still have a “pool stick” cane he gifted me when I moved from Williston. My sympathy to you on the loss of a great man.

Karen Paulsen (Watertown , SD)
Oct 7, 2026

Rene and Ann, you have my sincere sympathy. Merlin was a great brother in law.

Karen