On Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, David Joseph Paal Sr. passed away at the age of 81 years old. Services will be private with family. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Wells, MN. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
David was born on December 26th, 1940, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Henry and Ella Paal. He grew up in Currie, Minnesota, where he later graduated from Immaculate Heart – Mary Parish. After graduating from the Minnesota School of Business, he went on to further his education at Louisiana State University.
After his college graduation he moved to Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. He soon opened his own department store in Wells, Minnesota, in 1968. While working in Wells, he met his soulmate, Sandra Culbertson. David and Sandra were married on November 15th, 1969. They had two children, David Jr., and Susie.
When his children were young, David loved to travel “out west” as a family. He looked forward to planning the annual trip every year. He also loved cars, NASCAR, Johnny Cash, and Las Vegas.
David was survived by his wife, Sandy Paal; daughter, Susie (Brad) Miller; grandchildren, Cody Paal, Halee Miller; sister, Bonnie Fidler; sisters-in-law, Susie (Den) Krause, Lavonne Culbertson; mother-in-law, Marlene Culbertson; and several nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his son, David Paal Jr.; parents, Henry, and Ella Paal; sister, Marguerite Frank; mother-in-law, Bernice Culbertson; father-in-law, Don Culbertson; brothers-in-law, Clarence Fidler, Roland Frank, Don Culbertson, Jason Culbertson; sister-in-law, Sarah Culbertson.
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Deepest sympathies and prayers to the family
Sincere Sympathy to Sandy & Family. You are in our thoughts & prayers today & the days ahead. 💙
Sincere sympathies being sent to all of you! May your memories get you through this difficult time!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family at this difficult time
So sorry for you loss, prayers to the family🙏
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers coming to you.
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time.
Prayers to the family. Our deepest sympathy.
So so sorry about the loss to your family of another special David. Dad is now spending quality time with son up in heaven!
Thinking of your family and sending Hugs & Prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the Paal family. Dave was my kids bus driver for many years, he was the best
My deepest sympathies Sandy. Dave was a awesome employer and I knew him bus driving for your dad. He always had a smile and hello. Dave jr was like mom and dad always friendly. I’ve avoided funerals and visitation since mom passed away. If you want I can come over and have coffee or I’ll bring a bottle of wine. Take care. The summer I spent with you and Susie was awesome. Same so as working with Darlene and Linda. At the store.
You are all nestled gently in my thoughts and prayers. May wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Sincere sympathy to you for the loss of both David Sr. and David Jr. so enjoyed our time in Wells. Great neighbors are a blessing. Miss seeing David’s pictures of Facebook! We will keep you all in our prayers. ❤️