Noted Philanthropist, Civic and Community Leader Paul Christen Dies

Noted philanthropist, civic and community leader Paul Christen dies

MITCHELL – A Huron native and Dakota Wesleyan University alum and life trustee has died. Paul Christen died Sunday, July 27, according to a statement from Rebecca Pohlad and Kathryn Ramstad, his daughters. He was 96 years old. “A longtime resident of Huron, South Dakota, Paul was born March 11, 1929. Starting at the age of 12, he worked with his parents in their baking business,” the statement reads. “Following his graduation from Dakota Wesleya…

S.D. banking founder, civic leader dies at 96 - EUROPE SAYS

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