Paul Skattum

I'm thinking of you in your time of sorrow. In my childhood I was friends with Sharon Hermanson (later Mrs. Tommy Olson) and spent an afternoon one day on Paul + Elaine's farm with Sharon and Judy. There is where I learned to ride a bike, what a great memory! Paul was always a happy guy and I liked seeing him over the years. Sending thoughts of sympathy.

While growing up on the farm, my dad and Paul used to farm together so I had the privilege of getting to know Paul and Elaine well and boy, what fun we all had. I have so many fond memories of Paul; his gentle and kind ways and that wonderful laugh that never left him. I will forever cherish those good times. I can only imagine the wonderful reunion they are all having right now!

My Dad and Mom, Delbert and Roberta ("Bobby") Skattum raised their family in Rockford, IL. Dad was a bricklayer, but I don't think the "farm" ever really left him. As kids, we had trips to Argyle often, and Dad always visited his brother Paul on the farm for a few hours. My brother Randy and I loved to ride along; we got to see and do things we never would have known - especially the milking and pig stories. Uncle Paul was a good man with a great heart. He was truly one of the kindest men I've ever known. I remember a few years ago before Dad passed, Uncle Paul came down for a short stay and watching them together I recalled how close they were with each other and their brother, Vernus. It's a good memory to have ... so much better to think of where they are today. God bless you, Uncle Paul.