Service Details
Service: Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 am in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
Visitation: Monday 9:00 – 11:00 am in the funeral home
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Meals on Wheels or to Kiwanis Club-West Racine
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Racine – Grace Nellie (nee: Mitchell) Paulson, age 87, passed away at Ascension-St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, January 28, 2017.
Grace was born in Racine on March 18, 1929 to the late Frank and Antonina (nee: Rice) Mitchell. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. On May 7, 1948 she was united in marriage with Arthur Edward “Satch” Paulson, who preceded her in death in June 1993.
Grace and Satch owned/operated the family business, Paulson Furniture Store on Washington Avenue (founded as Paulson-Christensen Furniture in 1893). Grace worked with her family from 1948 until 1998. She was a member of the Racine Jaycettes and active volunteer of Kiwanis Club-West Racine. Grace enjoyed playing Bridge; golfing; flower and vegetable gardening; and decorating – especially photo grouping. Above all, she loved and cherished spending time with her entire family.
Surviving are her children, Pamela (Robert) Jobson, David (Darcy) Paulson and Stephan (Dianne) Paulson; grandchildren, Jesse (Katie) Paulson, Jon (Rosie) Paulson, Alison Paulson, Robert (Shannon) Jobson, Noelle (Paul) Cahill, Dawn Marie (Eric) Hudson and Jennings Loomis; great-grandchildren, Cal Paulson, Luke Paulson, Jason Hudson, Erin Hudson, Gwyn Jobson and Amelia Cahill; great-great-granddaughter, Aubrey Hudson; sisters, Nora Nielsen and Linda (Milt) Mogren; sister-in-law, Karen (Ron) Piper; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Grace was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank (Betty) Mitchell, Edward (Connie) Mitchell and Donald Mitchell; sister, Leona (Harvey) Andersen; by Satch’s parents, Arthur and Anna Paulson; brothers-in-law, James (Muriel) Paulson and Al Nielsen; and sister-in-law, Lois (Fred) Willetts.
Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Memorials to “Meals on Wheels” or to “Kiwanis Club of West Racine” have been suggested.
Special note of thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at Ascension – St. Francis Hospital for the compassionate care and support given in Grace’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Leslie and John Paulson says
John and I want to express your sympathy for the loss of your mom and our aunt. She was just a lovely person. She has touched so many people and will be remembered by all as a kind woman and wonderful soul. You are in out thoughts and prayers. Love, Leslie and John
Stacy Perrelle says
I have many great memories of your family. My favorite was coming to your up north looking house on Lake Michigan. It was extremely unique, one of a kind. I believe the last time I was there, it was when your ma had a bridal shower for me. My other memory was the furniture store. Every time I came in, your family always made me feel special. Your ma an dad gave me gifts from there for my shower/wedding which I still have. I also purchased a kitchen table approximately 25 years ago from your store. Still have it, still love it. Love you Grace