Paul Margerum

Paul Margerum, 87, passed away July 16, 2024, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was born on Jan. 26, 1937, to John and Florance (Godfrey) Margerum in Hallock, Minn. He married the love of his life, Claire Motl, on Sept. 28, 1957. They made their home in Pembina, N.D., for many years. Later, they had homes in Baudette, Minn., and Mesa, Ariz. Their final home was in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was employed at Norman G. Jensen Custom Brokers for 36 years. Paul enjoyed his work and was very fond of all the people he worked with over the years.

Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and Claire loved to go out on the boat and could fish for hours. His favorite sport was always golf. Paul enjoyed being out there with all his friends on the course and worked hard to get grass greens at his favorite place, the Pembina Golf Course.

If asked, Paul would always say the most important thing was family. He loved his wife dearly. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to spend time with all of them and was so very proud of them.

Grateful to have shared his life with him are Paul’s wife of 68 years, Claire Margerum; children: Wayne (Glenda) Margerum and Karen (Jim) Masloski; grandchildren: Alison (Tom), Ashley (Colin), Courtney (Tyson), Dylan, and Colton; and great-grandchildren: Caitlin, Kade, Asher, Kylan, Avery, Lainey, Hadley, and Rhett. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Lew Margerum, Harvey Margerum, Loretta Forbes, Helen Falk, and Nellie Margerum.

The family will be celebrating his life with a small family gathering.