Eline Funeral Home

Roger was born to Leonard and Nanna (Hansen) Paulson on October 5, 1940, on the family farm near Irene, South Dakota, where he grew up. He attended grade school and helped on the farm. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 0036 in Kemmerer.Roger met the love of his life, Violet Anderson while home on leave in 1960.  They were married at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church, in Valin, South Dakota, on September 30, 1961. They began their life living on a farm, and Roger also worked for Curtis Moen driving truck and helping husk corn. To this union three children were born: Jeffrey, Julie and Chris.Roger farmed from 1961 to 1970. The family moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1970, and Roger drove truck until 1973.  He then joined Millwright Local Union #2834 in Denver, Colo., and the family lived in Colorado for two years, until they moved to Kemmerer where they raised their children. After their children were raised, the couple went on the road together for 21 years, working all over the United States, until Roger retired in 2010. Roger enjoyed playing softball, bowling, square dancing, playing pinochle and five-point pitch.  He enjoyed watching western films, listening to country and Christian music, hunting, camping, and attending many sporting events for his children and grandchildren. He also loved going to football and basketball games in Laramie.  He loved John Deere tractors and enjoyed having a few cows and calves over the years.  After retirement he loved woodworking, and he made many bird houses.Roger was a hard-working man all his life and wouldalways help anyone who needed help. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather and was so happy to see his last grandson born carrying the Paulson name. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Violet Paulson, of Kemmerer; sons Jeff (Janet) Paulson, of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Chris (Sheri) Paulson, of Kemmerer;  grandchildren Am... (Kemmerer Gazette)