Paul Duane Pulst was born June 12, 1941, in Devils Lake, ND to William and Edna (Paul) Pulst. He graduated from Starkweather High School. Following two years in the US Army he moved to Arvada, CO.

Paul married Karlyn (Evans) on February 17, 1968. Paul attended college at Front Range Junior College in Westminster, CO, and worked until retirement as a machinist at Rocky Flats nuclear plant.

Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman. Many happy times were spent camping in the mountains and family barbecues. Paul went to heaven on angels wings on July 1, 2024. He has survived by beloved wife, Karlyn, two daughters Stephanie (Brian) Lavely and Erin (Brian) Fisher 4 grand children— Shae, Taylor (Trevor), Morgan and Madison and great grandson Cash, brother Clifford (Linda), many nieces and nephews and Karlyn‘s siblings. Preceded in death by parents, seven brothers, one sister and parents-in-law Eldon and Anna Jean Evans.