George D. Paulsberg

Mr. George D. Paulsberg, 81, of Palmer, Alaska passed away on September 30, 2023, peacefully at home. George was born October 5, 1941, in Oconomowoc, WI., to Georgine Sara Howden and Lynn Anton Paulsberg.

George grew up on a Pabst farm with his sister and four brothers; this is where we think his love of hunting, fishing, and his family values originated.

It’s also here that he learned the use of free labor from his children. He

was an Eagle Scout that loved the outdoors and adventure. He earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin and held PE and PLS licenses in Alaska. While in college he took a summer job to work on highway projects in Alaska, and then quickly moved here after graduation. He often spoke about how wonderful Alaska was between statehood and oil production. George was a person with strong faith, and he lived his faith. He helped develop and build First Baptist Church Wasilla and served as a deacon to the church. He was an incredible role model.

George was kindhearted, would always lend a helping hand, a kind word, or a vehicle when one of his children somehow ruined their own, again. He was a loving family man, and he couldn’t drive past a Costco or Farm and Fleet without stopping in to buy something that he didn’t need.

George was preceded in death by his parents Georgine and Lynn Paulsberg, his brothers Gary Paulsberg and Paul Thomas Paulsberg, his wife Patricia Hopson Paulsberg and his son Carl Paulsberg.

He is survived by his children Robert Paulsberg, William Paulsberg, Heather Piper, Steven Paulsberg, Katherine Pitchford and Sheryl Mora, as well as many, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren, all of whom carry stories of George and how he modeled for us a life well lived.