Gary Paquin of Oklee, MN passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center at Erskine, MN.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery near Oklee, MN.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Gary Vern Paquin was born December 22, 1947, in Crookston, MN son of Adelore and Elizabeth (Paradis) Paquin. He was raised at Oklee and attended school in Oklee graduating class of 1966.
On May 27, 1972, he was united in marriage to Sharon Marie Foldesi at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush. To this union, 3 children were born Tami, Gary Alan, and Tommy. They made their home near Greenbush, MN for a time and then various places in the area.
Gary worked various jobs including Mobile in Thief River Falls and the Oil Field in Killdeer, ND, and area farmers. Gary finished his career working for American Crystal Sugar retiring in 2011. He enjoyed raising cattle, and spending time at the sale barn with his buddy George Olson. He visited the casino once in a while and playing cards. Gary enjoyed traveling to Medora. Gary loved spending time and BS’ing with his friends and family. Gary kept track of all of his family and love to brag about his kids.
The last four months of Gary’s life was a special bonding time for Gary, his children, siblings and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brenda and Paige of Essentia Hospice.
Gary had a special Friend Helen Johnson who passed away in 2011.
Gary is survived by his children Tami (Greg) Olson of Wannaska, MN, Gary Alan (Calyn) Paquin of Jacksonville, NC, and Tommy (Brenda) Paquin of Greenbush, MN; grandchildren Gregory, Shania, Faith, Abigail, Micah, McKenna, Mya, Myron; great-grandchildren Bexley, Saylor and one on the way in August; siblings Catherine (George) Simonson of Cudahy, WI, Theresa Malicki of Milwaukee, WI, Mary (Tom) Bergman of Iowa City, IA and Lisa (Warren) Tvedt of Red Lake Falls, MN, Michael (Julie) Paquin of Brooks, MN, Roland (Bonnie) Paquin of Clayton, NC, Gerald (Kris) Paquin of Billings, MT, Timothy (Eileen) Paquin of Warroad, MN, Patrick (Kathy) Paquin of Erskine, MN and Wayne Paquin of St. Joseph, MN; sisters-in-law Bonnie Paquin of Clearbrook, MN, Joyce Paquin of Oklee, MN; along with many nieces and nephews.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Adelore and Elizabeth Paquin, friend Helen Johnson, brothers Stephen Paquin and Allen Paquin; brother-in-law Leo Malicki.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Trails to Treatment or Hospice.
CASKET BEARERS: David Bourque, Mike Boucher, Kenny Boucher, Jake Martell, George Olson, Jim Lessard.
Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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