Paul Christopherson, 75, of Eau Claire died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Luther Hospital.
He was born in the town of Wilson, Dunn County, on March 10, 1934, a son of Christ and Edna (Daniels) Christopherson. Paul entered the U.S. Army on April 5, 1956, and was honorably discharged April 4, 1958. Paul married Shirley A. Carlson on March 28, 1956, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
He worked as a forklift operator at Pope & Talbot, retiring after 43 years of service in 1996. Paul served as vice president of the United Paperworkers International Union for nine years.
He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church.
Paul lived for his family and was happiest when he was working on the farm. He loved language and wrote every day and shared poetry and many puns. Paul had a great love for music all his life, from playing guitar with his brothers and sisters to singing songs and whistling harmony with Shirley.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; two sons, John (Vanessa) Christopherson of Dallas, Texas, and Charles "Chuck" (Beverly) Christopherson of Eau Claire; five grandchildren, Jason Christopherson of Minneapolis, Jane Christopherson of Milwaukee, David, Sheri and Kala Eslinger, all of Eau Claire; a great-grandchild, Kristian Ray; brother-in-law, Dan Kahl, of Eau Claire; sister-in-law, Bernice Christopherson, of Elk Mound; many cousins, nieces and nephews; special friends, Dave and Della Lee and Richard and Dawn Sedahl; and other relatives and lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, A. Edward, Kenneth and Phillip Christopherson; six sisters: Jeanette Mickelson, Rachel Kahl, Helen Nowak, Lila O'Flanagan, Elsie Dahl and infant Alice.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 3715 London Road, Eau Claire, with the Rev. Frederick W. Theiste officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire, where American Legion Post 53 will present military honors. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
The family requests memorials be directed to the American Lung Association of Wisconsin, 13100 W. Lisbon Road, Suite 700, Brookfield, WI 53005-2508.
To express condolences online please visit www.lenmarkfh.com.

Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Published 24 November 2009