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| Paul Constantine passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at his home on Rainy Lake.
He was born Aug. 10, 1915, to Paul and Frances Constantine at Littlefork, Minn. Paul lived on the family farm in the Cingmars Community, attended the Littlefork School for two years, and then attended the newly built Rock Ridge School at Cingmars. He moved to Minneapolis at the age of 16, living with his mother and working there four years. He returned to International Falls in 1935 and began work at Mando (Boise Cascade). On Oct. 1, 1942, Paul was united in marriage to Myrtle Heiberg of Littlefork, Minn. |
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In 1944 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged 18 months later. Paul worked for Standard Lumber Company, LeDuc Oil, and Aero Gas before starting his own business, Border Texaco, along with his partner Dick Hopfner, in 1958. He also drove school bus for many years and was well-liked by the students especially on the last day of school when he treated them all to an ice cream treat. Paul was an avid sports fan, seldom did he miss any Bronco games and went to the high school state hockey tournament for 25 years. He loved hunting with his cousin Herb Hardwig, son-in-law Duane Oveson, and fishing at the family cabin on Rainy Lake. He enjoyed traveling, visiting cities in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America. Paul was a member of First Baptist Church for many years and also Northwoods Bible Church in Ray, serving as trustee and usher in both churches. He was a great story teller and his grandchildren loved to hear about the antics of his youth. |
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Frances Constantine; sister, Frances Petrie; and brother, Carl Constantine. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; children, Beverly (Duane) Oveson, Richard Constantine, Vicki Davis, Robyn (Jim) Phillips, Lori Dawn Constantine, Skip (Dru) Constantine, and Kevin (Valerie) Constantine; sisters-in-law, Esther (Joe) Ludwig and Signe (Herbert) Hardwig; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at First Baptist Church, International Falls. Interment will be at Oakley Cemetery, Littlefork, Minn. Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com. Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls. |
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"But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
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