Paul Allen Aasen, age 68, of rural New London, died Sunday, December 14, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Paul was born on August 24, 1957, to Harlan and JoAnn (Jacobson) Aasen in Willmar. He grew up in Lake Andrew Township and was baptized and later confirmed at East Norway Lake Lutheran Church. Paul attended New London Elementary and graduated from New London-Spicer High School in 1975. He continued his education at Willmar Vocational Technical School, where he studied to become a parts technician.

In 1979, Paul enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served both in the U.S. and in Germany until 1981.

Paul enjoyed spending time with family, watching football, helping his brother with farm and construction work, and celebrating holidays and birthdays together. He had a great sense of humor, loved a good laugh, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Paul is survived by his mother, JoAnn; brother, Dean (Kathi) Aasen of rural Sunburg; nephew, Lee (Danielle) Aasen of rural New London; and nieces, Terri (David) Barrett of rural Murdock, Michelle (Dan) Youngkrantz of rural Lake Lillian and Melanie Rose of Atwater.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harlan; brother, Keith; and his aunt and uncle, Ruby (Ben) Tjernagel and Fritz (Alice) Aasen.