Paul Richard Kuchar (“Zipper”)

July 13, 1964 ~ Oct. 4, 2025 A Celebration of Life was held October 11, 2025, in Devils Lake, N.D., for Paul Richard Kuchar “Zipper,” 61, of Edmore, N.D., who passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of hard work, laughter, and more good deeds than can be

counted. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Paul was born on July 13, 1964, in Langdon, N.D. He spent his life working hard and being there for the people around him. As a graduate of Edmore High School, Paul lived and worked in Edmore his entire life. He began his career at Nelson’s Body Shop then worked at the Edmore Elevator (CHS) and was employed at North Prairie Ag (Farmers Union) at the time of his passing.

One of Paul’s favorite spots was the Beer:30 Bar uptown, where he spent many evenings enjoying time with friends in his comfort zone. If you entered the bar as a stranger, you likely left as a friend because you left knowing Paul.

Paul embraced new things even later in life; he got his first cell phone at age 59 (thanks to his brother, Dale) and quickly learned to navigate technology. He even became an Amazon shopper much to everyone’s surprise. Sundays were Paul’s time to relax, usually spent watching NASCAR unless he was called away for an urgent task, often with his good friend, Lloyd Sanderson. He also took care of the farmyard for his godparents, Jim and Carol Novacek. His collection of lawn mowers was legendary.

Though Paul never married, he had a large and loving family. He is survived by his brother, Dale (Mary) Kuchar, of Osnabrock, N.D.; and sisters: Kaye Peterson (Mike) of Harwood, N.D., Lori Frith (Kevin) of Devils Lake, N.D., Lynn Henke of Mandan, N.D., Jill Schlosser (Scott) of Bismarck, N.D., and Karen Wolf (Jimmy) of Devils Lake. He is also survived by many adored nieces and nephews. Paul also leaves behind his fiancée, June Berger, of Park River, N.D. Paul and June shared many wonderful years together and spent more time on the phone than many married couples.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Laddie and Jessie Kuchar, and sisters Jean Kuchar and Mary Willey.

Paul will be remembered for his big heart and the way he always showed up for others.

Go rest high on that mountain, son. Your work on earth is done.

Gilbertson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.