Clarence (Bogie) Paulsen, 89, of Coal City, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born July 23, 1921, in Davenport, Iowa, he was the son of the late Emil and Edith (Healey) Paulsen.

He attended the St. Alphonsus School in Davenport, Ia. prior to moving to Orland Park, Il. where he was inducted into the U.S. Army Sept. 21, 1942 and was part of the Normandy Campaign during which he became a prisoner of war. He was a Bronze Star recipient.

Bogie was a lifetime member of St. Juvin VFW Post l336. After retiring from Illinois Department of Transportation he enjoyed working in his tomato garden and cooking.

He is survived by his wife, Lorna, of 55 years and the devoted father of daughters Lori (Dave) Peterson, Diana and sons, Craig (Jodie), Bradley, and Dirk. Loving grandfather of eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one brother, Joseph of Warrenton, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,brothers Chester, Vernon, Donald and sisters Luella Rickerman,
Eileen Purtill, Marcella Vasek and Edith Haugen.

At Bogie's request there will be no wake or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
in Elwood March 9th with full military honors. Rev. Avery Wilson officiating. Family will receive friends at the Celebration of Life reception from 4 - 6 p.m. Wednesday May 9, 2011 at the
Diamond Banquet Hall, 55 Daley St. Diamond.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ferrari Funeral Services in Coal City. Online guest book available at www.ferrarifuneral.comor phone (815) 634-4040 for