Paul D. Pedersen, 62, of Merrill passed away on July 31, 2021, in Merrill. Celebration of life service will be held at Salvation Army Church 103 2nd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401on September 11, 2021, at 11:30 with Major Paul and Barb Logan, Ed Wilson of Salvation Army Church and Brad Main of Journey Church, Merrill officiating. Paul D. Pedersen was born in Racine, WI to David and Sharon Pedersen on September 27, 1958. He went to high school at Union Grove High School and graduated in 1977 .He went onto earn a degree in Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic from Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI. Paul and his father owned Pedersen Radiator Shop in Union Grove Wisconsin. Paul also owned a Super wash Car wash in Chilton, WI He also worked as an Airplane mechanic for United Airlines in San Francisco. Paul returned to Racine, WI in 2001 where he was the primary caregiver to his beloved Aunt and Uncle Gunther. When Paul returned to Racine, he was reunited with his college sweet heart Kathleen Pedersen (Buhler) and was married on January 15, 2005. Paul and his wife remained in Racine until 2012. In October 2012 Paul and Kathleen moved to Merrill, WI where he remain until his death. He was involved in Salvation Army as a driver for Bell ringing. He enjoyed fishing, the shooting sports, his summer cottage on Marian Lake and spending time with his wife and many of his beloved dogs. Paul was known for his sweet smile, generous heart, loving nature, kindness and caring for others.
Paul is survived by his wife, Kathleen S. (Buhler) Pedersen of Merrill, WI, Juan Schuller (guardian son of Wausau, WI), and his faithful dog Daisy Mae. Sister Marian (Victor) Johanson, Cousins Cinthia (Mathew) Siefert-Raw, Robert (Debroah) Siefert, and Laura (William) Greenway. Paul is further survived by his cousins, other relatives and close friends in Merrill, Racine and Wausau, WI. Paul is preceded in death by his father, David E. Pedersen, his mother Sharon Pedersen, aunt and uncle Sylvia and Fred Gunther (aunt and uncle) and Henry R. and Idell H. Siefert.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, Wausau (Building Fund) 202 Callon St., Wausau, WI 54401. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Aspirus Hospice, Salvation Army, Journey Church and the many organizations involved in his care, his many faithful care givers and friends that allowed him to spend his last moments in the comfort of his own home.