Paul Meisel was born on

August 19, 1958 in Valley City,

ND to George and Madge

(Dubourt) Meisel. He spent his

first year being doted on by the

school children at Green

School in Valley City where

George was a teacher and

Madge was the cook. He

moved to Williston at the age of one where

he spent the rest of his childhood. He

graduated from WHS in 1976. He then graduated from the Uni-

versity of Mary in Bismarck.

He worked in the social services field for many years. He

started that career at the Dakota Boys Ranch and then worked

at Social Services as a counselor. He later focused on his true

love as a freelance photographer showing his many skills at

capturing the beauty in lightning, northern lights, storm clouds,

winter and the prairie. He also found joy in taking portraits. His

passion was Ham radio and SKYWARN where he helped keep

people safe as a storm spotter. He enjoyed many interests, to

include, flying, scuba diving, and cave exploring.

Paul is survived by his mother, Madge Meisel, Williston; sis-

ters, Marge (Bill) Kunik, Lakeville, MN, Kathie Schlemper,

Belle, MO, Anne Meisel, Pick City; brother, Joe Meisel, Willis-

ton; nephews, Matt Schlemper, Sidney, MT, Jonathan Schlem-

per, Belle, MO and Lewis Kunik, Madison, WI; nieces, Jessie

Schlemper, Springfield, MO, Katie Kunik, Bloomington, MN,

and Erinn Kunik, Tanzania, Africa; uncles, Carl Meisel, Bob

Meisel, Martin Meisel, Jim (Carolyn) Meisel, Pat Dubourt,

Chuck Dubourt; and aunts, Mary Hansen, Emily Meisel, Polly

West, Laddie Oster, Polly (Dennis) Kegler, Marcello Dubourt;

and numerous cousins.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, George Meisel and

brother-in-law, Dave Schlemper.

1958 ~ 2014

In Loving Memory Of

Paul Meisel

GOD TOOK THE STRENGTH OF A MOUNTAIN

THE MAJESTY OF A TREE,

THE WARMTH OF A SUMMER SUN,

THE CALM OF A QUIET SEA,

THE GENEROUS SOUL OF NATURE,

THE COMFORTING ARMS OF NIGHT…

THE WISDOM OF THE AGES,

THE POWER OF THE EAGLE’S FLIGHT,

THE JOY OF A MORNING IN SPRING,

THE FAITH OF A MUSTARD SEED,

THE PATIENCE OF ETERNITY,

THE DEPTH OF A FAMILY’S NEED…

THEN GOD COMBINED THESE QUALITIES,

AND WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING MORE TO ADD,

HE KNEW HIS MASTERPIECE WAS COMPLETE,

AND SO HE CALLED IT---PAUL!

In Memory Of

Paul Lewis Meisel

Date And Place Of Birth August 19, 1958

Valley City, North Dakota

Date And Place of Death May 12, 2014

Minot, North Dakota

Memorial Mass 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

Minot, North Dakota

Celebrant Father Bruce Krebs

Musicians Kathy Borgen ~ Pianist

Mahalia Ortiz ~ Vocalist

Eulogist Joe Meisel

Reader Matt Schlemper

Honorary Urnbearers All of Paul’s Family & Community Friends

Inurnment Hillside Memory Gardens Williston, North Dakota