Larry Bruce Paulson, 79, of Baxter, MN, and Zolfo Springs, FL passed away unexpectedly and went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 9, 2024, with his wife and friends by his side. Services will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wauchula, FL on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour before the service. A Celebration of Life will be held in Baxter, MN in the summer of 2024.

Larry was born to Melvin and Bernice (Halvorson) Paulson in Brainerd, MN on December 3, 1944, and lived in Anoka, Aldrich, and Verndale, MN until the family moved back to Brainerd where he attended Brainerd Public Schools for Grades 4 – 12.

He joined the National Guard and Army in 1965 and worked for the City of Brainerd for 32 years. He was also a volunteer hospital and law enforcement chaplain. Larry was formerly married and blessed with two children: Heather & Matt. He and Hope (Ludeman) Lindberg were married on March 22, 1991 in Brainerd. In retirement, Larry and Hope loved spending their winters in Zolfo Springs, FL. Larry enjoyed family, reading his Bible, praying for people, going to coffee shops, music, hunting deer in MN and wild hogs in FL. Larry's Christian faith during his life was of utmost importance to him. His favorite scripture was John 3:16, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life."

Larry is survived by his wife of almost 33 years, Hope, four children: Heather (Brian) Steuck, Matthew Paulson, both of Brainerd, MN, Karin (Lindberg) Valenza, South Haven, MI, and Kendra (Lindberg) Stevens (Steve), Etna Green, IN. Ten Grandchildren: Jeremiah Huling of St. Cloud, MN, Madison Hankel (Josh), Jennafer, Reece, and Olivia Paulson, all of Brainerd, Amira and Tate Valenza of South Haven, MI, and Mason, Elsie Mae and Elijah Stevens of Etna Green, IN. Sister Karin (Paulson) Bentley (Ron Crooker), Pine River, MN, brother David (Barb) Paulson, Henderson, NV, Sisters-in law; Joann (Eric) Yost, Naples, FL, and Naomi Ludeman (Brian Roegiers), Sioux Falls, SD, former wife, Marlos (Bob) Fisher, numerous nieces and nephews, many brothers and sisters in Christ, including special brother in Christ; Leonard Miles.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Brad Paulson
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to any of the Organizations below in his honor, Lakes Area Pregnancy (LAPS) https://lakesareapregnancy.org , MN Adult and Teen Challenge in Brainerd, MN https://www.mntc.org/brainerd/ # , or Oak Grove Baptist Church in Wauchula, FL http://ogbcwauchula.org

Arrangements by Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula, FL. https://www.robartsfuneralhome.com