Racine – Grace Nellie (nee: Mitchell) Paulson, age 87, passed away at Ascension-St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Grace was born in Racine on March 18, 1929 to the late Frank and Antonina (nee: Rice) Mitchell. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. On May 7, 1948 she was united in marriage with Arthur Edward "Satch" Paulson, who preceded her in death in June 1993.

Grace and Satch owned/operated the family business, Paulson Furniture Store on Washington Avenue (founded as Paulson-Christensen Furniture in 1893). Grace worked with her family from 1948 until 1998. She was a member of the Racine Jaycettes and active volunteer of Kiwanis Club-West Racine. Grace enjoyed playing Bridge; golfing; flower and vegetable gardening; and decorating – especially photo grouping. Above all, she loved and cherished spending time with her entire family.

Surviving are her children, Pamela (Robert) Jobson, David (Darcy) Paulson and Stephan (Dianne) Paulson; grandchildren, Jesse (Katie) Paulson, Jon (Rosie) Paulson, Alison Paulson, Robert (Shannon) Jobson, Noelle (Paul) Cahill, Dawn Marie (Eric) Hudson and Jennings Loomis; great-grandchildren, Cal Paulson, Luke Paulson, Jason Hudson, Erin Hudson, Gwyn Jobson and Amelia Cahill; great-great-granddaughter, Aubrey Hudson; sisters, Nora Nielsen and Linda (Milt) Mogren; sister-in-law, Karen (Ron) Piper; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Grace was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank (Betty) Mitchell, Edward (Connie) Mitchell and Donald Mitchell; sister, Leona (Harvey) Andersen; by Satch's parents, Arthur and Anna Paulson; brothers-in-law, James (Muriel) Paulson and Al Nielsen; and sister-in-law, Lois (Fred) Willetts.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Memorials to "Meals on Wheels" or to "Kiwanis Club of West Racine" have been suggested.

Special note of thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at Ascension – St. Francis Hospital for the compassionate care and support given in Grace's time of need. May God bless all of you!

Service Details

Service: Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 am in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Visitation: Monday 9:00 – 11:00 am in the funeral home

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Meals on Wheels or to Kiwanis Club-West Racine

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