Paul Gene Thorstenson

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   Paul Gene Thorstenson, 91, of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Sioux City, IA passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Sioux Falls.

   Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., in Sioux City.  A live stream link will be available under Paul’s obituary at www.meyerbroschapels.com   Burial will be at a later date at the VA Cemetery in Sioux Falls.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

   Paul Gene Thorstenson, the son of Victor and Ruth (Nunn) Thorstenson, was born October 4, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He graduated from Fargo High School in 1947 and received his BA in 1951 at Concordia-Moorhead.  Paul furthered his education at U.N.D. to obtain his Masters in Education in 1958.

   In 1951, Paul enlisted in the United States Army and he served during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1953.

   On August 20, 1956, Paul was united in marriage to Eunice Swanson in Moorhead, MN.

   In 1967, Paul and Eunice moved to Sioux City, and they made their home there until 2020, when they moved closer to family in Sioux Falls.  Paul was an insurance agent for 50 years with Mass Mutual Life Insurance. 

   Paul was very active in his community.  He was a member of Third Presbyterian for 40 years and served as a church officer, member of the Sertoma Club for 50 years, and was active in the Mason’s and Shrine.  He was an avid sports fan, and longtime season ticket holder for Musketeers hockey, and Explorers baseball. He was also a regular at Morningside and Briar Cliff games.

   He is survived by his wife, Eunice of Sioux Falls, SD; son, Erik (Amy) Thorstenson of Sioux Falls; and four grandchildren: Kate, Brooke, Luke and Jack all of Sioux Falls; one sister, Bev Moyer of Fargo, ND;two half-sisters: Joanne Stefanewicz and Vicki Valdens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.