The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019 (with visitation one hour prior) at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Luncheon to follow at Greenhaven Country Club. Memorials preferred to Old School Lives in Cotton. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” – Albert Einstein
Paul was born with fireworks on July 4, 1939 in Thief River Falls to Helen (Erickson) and Kenneth Bakke and grew up with siblings Bruce, Lee, Susan, Ann Marie and Steven. He graduated as class president from Lincoln High School in 1957. Paul started his higher education at Macalester College, finishing his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota. He followed with a Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1965.
Paul practiced law in Brooklyn Center and Anoka until his retirement in 2008. Paul was a charter member of the Sons of Norway Vennekretsen Lodge. He loved canoeing, scrabble and collecting books. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, who will miss his intellectual curiosity, quick wit and kindness.
Paul is survived by his wife LaRae, daughter Britt (Jay), son Erik (Julie), grandchildren: Charlotte, Amy, Leo and Finn, as well as his extended family.
Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka 763-421-0220 www.thurston-lindberg.com
