Paul LaPointe

Paul K. LaPointe, age 70 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at University of Minnesota Hospital on November 15, 2016 from complications of a head injury caused by a fall. Preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine LaPointe; aunt, Louise Price; uncle, Walter Price. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol; son, Ryan (Lisa); daughter, Dianna (Jim) Linehan; grandchildren, Max and Maris LaPointe, Jimmy and Walter Linehan; sisters, Lori Hanson and Cherie Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, their families, and many wonderful friends. Paul was born December 5, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Willow River, Minnesota. Following graduation in 1963, Paul relocated to The Twin Cities where he worked construction while attending trade school, and college. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 6 years. On September 6, 1969 he married Carol Klosowski. After 37 years of service for the City of St. Paul Housing and Urban Development, Paul retired in 2014. He was a true entrepreneur who believed if you worked hard in life you could accomplish your goals. He delved in many business ventures well into his retirement. The most life changing was the development of a restaurant and gas station complex located in Pine County, Minnesota that became "Banning Junction." He and his friends/business partners owned and operated "Banning" for 27 years, selling it in 2004. His spare time was to all of the people and activities he loved. Among his favorites were golfing, fishing, travel, hunting, sunsets, and working in his beautiful yard. He was a notorious practical joker who thrived on getting people to laugh. Above all he was a dedicated family man and found the most joy simply being in their presence. The family extends gratitude to the excellent critical care staffs at both Regions Hospital and the University Of Minnesota Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at The Church of Saint Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. A Prayer Service will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

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Previous Events

Visitation
Monday, November 21, 2016
Service
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
cemetery
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Visitation
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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