Paul Lawrence Thompson was born September 6, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Marion (Bystedt) Thompson. He was raised in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School in 1969. He was drafted into the US Army in the Fall of 1969 and was stationed in Korea. Following his honorable discharge in 1971, he returned to the Twin Cities. He lived primarily in South Minneapolis and Richfield and worked as an installer in the construction trade. Most recently he lived in Burnsville and worked for Custom Expressions, Inc.

Paul was a member of the carpenters and joiners union. He enjoyed playing golf, playing cards and traveling. He was a quiet man with a good sense of humor.

Survivors include his mother, Marion Thompson of Zimmerman; 2 sisters: Roxanne Morrison of Northfield, Robin (Joel) Johnson of Zimmerman; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Paul passed away with his family by his side on Thursday evening, February 11, 2010, in Northfield, at the age of 58.

Services will be 11AM Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield with Rev. Tom Sterneman officiating. Music will be provided by Lee Johnson, Abby Roth and Charlotte Sterneman. Interment with military honors will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Visitation will be on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.