PAUL DEAL Obituary

Paul Duane Deal, of Ogilvie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at The Rusheba – Station Assisted Living in Rush City. He was 93 years old.

Paul was born on July 23, 1931, in Corsica, South Dakota, to Howard Sr. and Johanna (Van Houte) Deal. Later that same year, the family moved to the Glen area of Aitkin County, Minnesota. Paul attended Glen, North, and Eastwood country schools before graduating from Isle High School.

On January 16, 1951, Paul enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. He was stationed overseas as a tank mechanic and driver and later transitioned into the combat infantry. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant on January 18, 1953.

In 1951, Paul married Arvilla Johnson, and in 1965 they adopted their son, David. Arvilla passed away in 1969. Paul remarried in 1970, and his son Keith was born in 1971. The marriage later ended in divorce. On February 16, 1991, Paul married Margaret "Marge" Krebs at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ogilvie.

Paul enjoyed a 41-year career in the trucking industry, working for several companies until his retirement in 1994. He and Marge cherished their life together on the farm in Ogilvie, where Paul found joy in caring for the lawn and making his favorite sun tea. He was a devoted husband and loved spending time with family and friends. His family held a special place in his heart, especially his grandchildren. Paul was known for his warm personality, gift of storytelling, and his genuine interest in those around him. He was a proud and longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Ogilvie American Legion.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Arvilla; brothers, Howard Jr. and Dale Deal; sister, Ruth Hopper; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Johnson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marge Deal; sons, David (Koni) Deal and Keith Deal; Marge's children, Todd (Cathy) Johnson, Renee (Jon) Johnson, and Deborah (Damon) Meiners; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Hauer, Nicole Deal (McKale Nygaard), Jessica Steffen, Mark (Becky) Steffen, Elizabeth Meiners, and Isaiah Meiners; great-grandchildren, Beckam, Henrik, Maddyn, Obie, and Raven; sister, Jeanne Johnson; brother-in-law, Douglas Hopper; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, and neighbors.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at The Rusheba – Station Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the St. Paul Lutheran church in Ogilvie with Rev. Vern Dorn officiating.

Memorial Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Military Honors provided by the Ogilvie American Legion will follow the service.

All are invited for a luncheon immediately following the services.

Inurnment will be held at a future date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

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