Douglas B. Paulsen

Lemon Bay Funeral Home 2 Buchans Landing Englewood, FL 34223 941-474-5575 Douglas B. Paulsen died April 11, 2008 in Venice, Florida. He moved to the Englewood area 33 years ago from Long Island, New York. He was a general contractor, builder and developer in New York and in Florida. He served proudly in World War II and in Korea. He was in the Army and in the Air Force. He belonged to the American Legion Post 113, Moose Lodge Englewood 1933, Rotonda Community Church choir, the Suncoast Ontario, the Long Island Home Builders Association, the Fiesta Club and the Sons of Norway. He is survived by his sons, Donald B. Paulsen, Sr., and Douglas H. Paulsen, both of which live in Englewood, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Douglas is predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Mary Joy Paulsen, and three sons, Jack Paulsen, George Paulsen, and Richard Paulsen. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. followed by funeral services at 3:00 p.m. both at Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 113 in Rotonda West. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...[more]

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e American Legion Post 113, 3436 Indiana Road, Rotonda West, Florida 33947. The service will be presided over by Pastor Garry Clark of the Fellowship Church, Englewood. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com.