Paul Arthur Laederach

Paul A. Laederach Age 93, of Edina, transitioned peacefully on April 4, 2023. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 25, 1929. Survived by children, Christiana (David) Stolpestad, Wendy (Robert) Syring, and Amy Laederach; grandchildren, Brett & Blake Stolpestad, Connor & Ella Syring, and Elsa & Riley Goldman; and by sister Ruth Ann (husband Jim) Calder. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Barbara J. (Griswold) Laederach and parents, Walter E. and Ruth E. (Lundquist) Laederach. Paul graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering and achieved a successful 30+ year career with Honeywell Inc. A few days after college graduation, Paul was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy and served as the Communications Officer aboard the USS LeRay Wilson, DC-414. He served honorably reaching the rank of Lieutenant and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and China Service Medal during his time in service. The Navy provided opportunities to meaningfully serve his country while traveling the world and pursuing his lifelong love of sailing, boating, and weather. Paul and his family have been deeply involved at Plymouth Congregational Church for 5 generations. Paul served as chair of the stewards, trustees and deacons and was actively engaged in explorations of God, spirituality, New Thought. Paul cherished his Swedish heritage as a member of the American Swedish Institute and delighted in genealogical research and travels to Sweden which nurtured close relationships with family in Sweden. Paul and Barbara shared a wonderful life full of adventures in travel and sailing, arts and cultural interests, lake and oceanside time on Lake Minnetonka, Palisades Michigan, and coastal Carolinas. They were beloved devotees of their children's and grandchildren's pursuits. Their family is forever and deeply grateful for the gift of family Paul and Barbara so lovingly fostered. Paul will be fondly remembered for his integrity, meticulous planning of trips and projects, his scholarly and heartfelt explorations of spirituality, and love of a good (or bad) pun. Most recently, he earned the well-deserved nickname, "gent and a scholar." A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 22nd at 11 a.m. Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN. A reception will follow the service. Private interment at Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donors' choice in honor of Paul's 6-page list of contributions made to benefit arts and culture, environment, social service, non-partisan thought and action, and more. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Paul Arthur Laederach

October 25, 1929 - April 4, 2023

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Paul Arthur Laederach

October 25, 1929 - April 4, 2023

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