Knute G. Paulsen

Knute G. Paulsen, born July 25, 1942, passed away Wednesday morning September 3, 2025, at his home in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, with his wife and loved ones by his side. Knute is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Karon, and Knute’s three siblings: David & his wife Barbara Paulsen, Bill & his wife Mary Jo Paulsen, and Ann Geib. Knute is also survived by his Four children: Tammy & her husband Brad Scheiter, Steven & his wife Karla Paulsen, Dawn & her husband Merlyn Vandervort, and Jude & his wife Keri Paulsen. Knute also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren; Devin Rothove, Paige Roe, Brock Scheiter, Gibson Scheiter, Tyler Paulsen, Hayle Thornsberry, Hannah Hynes, Tanner Paulsen, Gunner Vandervort, Trey Vandervort, Malari Merz, Gavin Bachofer, Jocelyn Bachofer and seven great-grandchildren; Parker & Ryan Roe, Langston & Adalynn Thornsberry, Xander & Ember Hynes and Eske Merz. Knute was preceded in death by his parents: Robert & Rosemary Paulsen, and his brother Pete Paulsen. Knute grew up at Lake of the Ozarks, and after serving honorably in the US Army (1962 – 1964) he lived in St. Louis, Missouri until 1973, when he moved back to the Lake and founded Paulsen’s Excavating Company. Knute owned and operated Paulsen’s Excavating Company for decades, until his retirement, when his two sons Steven & Jude, proudly took over the family business that is still in operation today. Knute loved the lake, his family, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Knute & Karon spent their “Golden Years” riding their Harley Davidson motorcycle over a hundred thousand miles and traveling all across America. A life well lived! A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7th, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, 417 Silvey Rd. Laurie, MO with a funeral service held at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 812 SSR-O, Laurie Missouri. There will be a Celebration of Life, at 2:00 p.m., following the burial to be held at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, 3076 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark, MO 65049 (Faded Youth “Oldies Band” to perform on the Sky Bar from 3:30 to 7:30) NOTE: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Knute’s honor; to Wonderland Camp, 18591 Miller Circle, Rocky Mount, MO 65072 www.WonderlandCamp.org Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Knute G. Paulsen

July 25, 1942 - September 3, 2025

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July 25, 1942 - September 3, 2025

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