Paul Eugene Faulhaber, 77, passed away in the hospital in Bozeman from COVID-19 on November 21, 2020. Paul was born on June 30, 1943 in Hayfield, MN. He was the fourth child and baby of the family of Joseph and Margaret Faulhaber.
Paul grew up on a farm in Minnesota and attended a one room school for eight years. He graduated from Hayfield High in 1961. After graduating from high school, he worked various places including Rochester, Minnesota; Las Vegas, Nevada; Boulder and Denver Colorado. He worked with computers all of his life. He was the data processing manager at the “Rocky Mountain News” a daily newspaper in Denver when he me the love of his live, Diana Tauer, who was also raised on a farm in Minnesota. They were married on March 25, 1972 in Denver. They have celebrated 48 years of marriage.
Three of their sons were born in Denver, Joe, Matt and Jake. They moved to Helena in 1978 where Paul worked for Montana Physicians Services which later became Blue Cross Blue Shield. A fourth son, Andy was born in Helena.
Paul introduced his bride to camping, back packing, and sleeping in a tent beside streams in Colorado. When a tent was too small for the family, they got a tent-trailer to camp in. After moving to Helena, they found out there were bears around Lincoln, so next came a small hard sided trailer. As the boys grew, we needed to move up to a larger camping trailer to fit all six of them. They camped all over Montana.
Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus since the 1980’s. He was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America for many years as a scoutmaster and positions in the district.
After the sons graduated from college and left home, Paul and Diana traveled around the world. They went to Australia, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Holy Land. They also visited the Grand Canyon (both North and South rims), Niagara Falls on the Canadian side, Hawaii, both Big Island and years later to Maui and several other places in the United States.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Faulhaber, and his brother Richard.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Diana and sons Joe and his family of Bozeman, Matt and his family of Elizabeth, CO, Jake in CA, and Andy and wife in Seattle, WA. Also surviving Paul are his brother Jim and family and his sister Donna and her family all of Rochester, MN
In lieu of flowers extend special word of kindness to family, friends and strangers each and every day. Memorials in Paul’s name to the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601 or charity of your choice.
Viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St.
Daryl Cheek says
Diane, I’m saddened to read of Paul’s passing.. I know he had a place waiting in heaven, because he was such a kind and caring man.. We enjoyed fishing more than work, RIP my friend.
Tim Mehrens says
I have come to believe that real success in this life is just how often you are a good and decent person.
Paul was a Very Successful Man!
My condolences go out to all his family.
Dirk Nelson says
I knew Paul as a husband and father and devout Catholic at the Cathedral through which he served as Financial Secretary with the Knights of Columbus and as a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will greatly miss him and offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Lorri Mullen says
Diane, Andy and Joe,
I am so sorry to read about the Paul’s passing. What a kind and gentle soul he was. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Lorri Mullen, Touchmark
Nancy Nys says
Diane and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Paul. Please know you are in my thoughts during this trying time
Nancy Nys
Hall Family says
We’re sorry for such a loss. Paul was always wonderful to be around at the scouting events. The boys truly enjoyed learning from him. It was a privilege to know someone so giving.
Gene Faulhaber says
Sorry about your loss,,everyone’s loss,,the quick wit and kind words will be missed..
Gene Faulhaber
Stephen R. McCue says
Dear Diane and family,
My condolences on the death of your husband and father Paul. He was a great scoutmaster who led me, my son Kevin, and the rest of Troop 214 on a six-day backpacking trip into the “Bob” and the Chinese Wall in 1996. He was a great mentor to many boys (and their parents). May he Rest In Peace!
Blessings,
Steve McCue
Matt Faulhaber says
To further the Spirit of Scouting, Paul’s son’s request that donations can be made to Troop 214 BSA and sent to:
Troop 214
c/o Doug Wheeler
1070 Toucan Rd
Helena, MT 59602
Glen J Cuchine says
Always a big smile, kind word and often humorous response. Always a joy to bump into Paul and Diana anywhere. My thoughts go out to you, Diana and sons/families. Know how much Paul will be missed.
Tim Penley says
Faulhaber Family,
Saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. I had the opportunity to work with him and get to know him through scouting. He was a kind man with a great smile who could tell a great story. I know he had immeasurable impact on many people including hundreds of boys in scouting. May you enjoy cherished memories and may he rest in peace.
Tim Penley
Susan Bebich says
Diana so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Praying for peace and comfort to you all.
Fred and Pat Verzani says
Diana and family,
Our prayers and sympathies at your loss of Paul. Thinking of you all at the challenging time.
May you find peace and comfort in your many memories of your time together as a family.
May he rest in peace.
Ray Kuntz says
I was a neighbor of Paul’s for many years
Paul was a gentle soul and had such a beautiful temperament as a neighbor
Condolences to all his family but rest assured he is in a beautiful place
God Bless all of you
Ray Kuntz
The Krutar Family (Meredith and Eric) says
I’m so sorry Diana. God rest his soul and we’ll keep you in our prayers.
Kathe Schmit says
Diana and family- I was so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a good man, a good friend, a great programmer and so much fun to work with. It is a big loss for all of us but a wonderful addition to heaven. May he rest in peace.
Melissa and David Mousel says
Paul pretty much recruited both Dave and I into leadership roles in Pack 214. “Its for the boys!” Was one of his favorite sayings and he lived that motto by being in scouting in one way or the other since the 1980s. He would “double our salaries” when he thought we had done well. Thank you Paul. Your Faith and thoughtfulness were an inspiration.
Dave and Melissa Mousel
Chris Briggs says
To the Faulhaber Family,
I went to college with Joe many years ago and met his father and family. My condolences go out to the entire Faulhaber family.
Lois (Moffatt) Baker says
Diane-sending my prayers of comfort to you and family. Our time in Sunhaven was such a special memory.
Steve Sekerak DVM says
I’m so sorry to hear about Paul’s death yesterday. He was such a kind man. I will miss my visits with him. Heaven is a better place with Paul Faulhaber in it. Surely the fish are large and fight mightily on the fly rod way up yonder. I trust Paul will save a few for me. God bless your family.