Wayne Paulson

August 16, 1940 – April 13, 2026

Grygla, MN

Class of 1962

Wayne Paulson earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Bemidji State College and a master’s degree in wildlife management from the University of Minnesota. He taught science and coached basketball before returning to Grygla to continue the family farming tradition. Paulson later spent 24 successful years with Schwan’s Sales, where he became the company’s No. 1 salesman in the country. He enjoyed sports, card games and the outdoors throughout his life.

Published May 5, 2026

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