Robert Duane Paulsen was born April 1, 1935 to Carl and Velma Noler Paulsen in Beaver Crossing. He passed away peacefully in his home on November 3, 2022 surrounded by his family. He attended country school and Beaver Crossing High School, graduating in the class of 1952.

Bob and Rose Shutts were married May 27, 1954. The couple was blessed with three children, Sheryl Ann, Douglas Duane and David Allen. They made their home in Friend, where Bob worked for Geesen's Cleaners. For many years he worked as a truck driver for Diamond Freightways, Graves Truck Line, ANR and ABF.

Dedicated to his family and the Friend Community, he was a member of Local Teamsters Union #554 (retired), Friend Jaycees, Friend Fire Department, Friend Masonic Lodge and was a charter member of the Friend Country Club.

Bob loved outdoor sports: he was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was also an enthusiastic Husker fan, especially football and volleyball.

Survivors: wife, Rose; daughter, Sherry (Bob) McKeeman, Friend; sons Doug (Shannon) Paulsen, Friend; Dave Paulsen of Swanton.

Grandchildren, Jennifer (Scott) Speer, Bobby McKeeman and special friend Jenna Peters, Eric (Wendy) McKeeman, Gabrial (April) Paulsen, Ginger (Dustin) Franke, Megan (Thad) Weber, Erica (Ben) Goldstrom, Mallory (Brian) Miller.

Thirteen great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Joyce) Paulsen; sisters, Joanne Baack and Carol Sell; sisters-in-law, Frances Potter, Mary (Larry) Michl, Judy Shutts.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one great grandson, sister, Nora Lea Stutzman and brother, Carl Dale.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11-2 on Saturday, November 26 at the Friend Community Building.