Columbus—Ronald A. "Ron" Paulson, age 74, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Stoughton Hospital under the care of Heartland Hospice.  He was born on November 29, 1946 in Green County, Wisconsin, the son of Gerald and Idellis (Thompson) Paulson.  He graduated from New Glarus High School in 1964.  He married Donna Yaun on January 15, 1966.

He worked at Clark Implement, a John Deere dealership in Monroe until he started farming near Albany in March, 1968.  He moved his family to Columbus in 1973 and continued dairy farming.  His passions were farming, hunting, John Deere equipment and Chevy pickups.  He sold Pioneer seed for 41 years turning his seed agency over to his oldest son, Alan, in the fall of 2015, two years after having suffered a fall which resulted in a traumatic brain injury.  His dairy operation was managed by his youngest son, Brian, until sold in May, 2019.

Ron is survived by his wife, Donna, of 55 years; his sons Alan (Kelly) and Brian (Tammy); five wonderful grandchildren Kyle, Emma, Fayth, Zack, and Jacky and his little canine buddy, Louie.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pat Braun.

We wish to express our appreciation for the services provided by Heartland Hospice since the end of November, 2020 especially caregivers Ross, Cleo, Patty, Alison and Karin; special thanks to paramedics and Prairie Ridge ER staff for their compassionate care; the Hospice staff at Stoughton Hospital, Mel, Sylvia and Jessie; and the nursing staff at Stoughton Hospital.

A celebration of Ron's life will be held at W2403 State Road 60, Columbus, on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. into the evening. It will be a casual family event with pig roast, food and beverages; games and activities for all ages. Plan to come anytime throughout the day.