Rev. Dr. Dennis N. Paulson, 65, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Gerrie Paulson of Alger.

Rev. Dr. Paulson served in the following appointments within the West Michigan and Detroit Conferences: [(RM) P W. MI, 1973; F W. MI, 1977]. 1974 Sturgis (assoc.); 1975 Reading; 1979 Battle Creek: Clovis Union; Apr. 1983 Trans to Detroit Conf., Calumet, Laurium, Mohawk-Ahmeek; 1987 Freeland; 1989 Grayling: Michelson Memorial. 1993 Montrose; Jan 16, 1997 Executive Director, Interfaith Council of Greater Cleveland, (para. 335.1); 1999 Ferndale: First; 2008 Warren: First; 2012 Retired.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home at 109 E. Houghton Avenue, West Branch, MI 48661 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 24, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church at 2490 State Road, West Branch, MI 48661 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Bill Dobbs and Rev. Tim Dibble will officiate. The burial will follow at the Alger Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert Gordon officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Imagine No Malaria Fund, c/o First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Road, West Branch, MI 48661.

A complete obituary is available on the funeral home website: http://www.steuernolmclaren.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=587212#/obituaryInfo

Last Updated on July 19, 2015