Eugene Robert Paulsen

Eugene Robert Paulsen, 85, of Saxonburg passed away on Friday at Saxony Health Center.

Born May 15, 1933, in Winfield Township, he was the son of the late A. Credo Paulsen and Elizabeth Bauer Paulsen.

Gene was a graduate of Butler High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He worked for Heppenstall Steel.

Gene enjoyed hunting, yard work, racing and watching baseball games.

Surviving are his loving wife, Virginia (Vettori) Paulsen, whom he married Sept. 17, 1953; his sons, Dean Paulsen of Sarver and Donald Paulsen of Renfrew; his daughters, Debbie Grey of Chicora, and Sharon McCormick of Saxonburg; his brother, Larry Paulsen of Butler; his sisters, Beverly Gallagher of Butler, and Carol Vettori of Saxonburg; five grandchildren, Dean Paulsen, Kevin Grey, Dustin Paulsen, Daleen Paulsen and Casey Paulsen; and seven great-grandchildren, Chase Paulsen, Alexa Grey, Tyler Paulsen, Drake Paulsen, Brady Grey, Avery Grey and Alyssa Paulsen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Royce and Vern Paulsen; and a sister, Harriet Lassinger.

PAULSEN — There will be no visitation for Eugene Robert Paulsen, who died Friday, June 22, 2018.A memorial service will be announced later.Fox Funeral Home, Saxonburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.Please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.