Funeral services celebrating the life of Paul Raymond Birr, age 64 of Minnesota will be 7PM, Friday, March 1st 2013 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Chapel in Albany. Pastor Frederick Kutter will officiate and internment will take place at a later date at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Farming Township. Paul passed peacefully after suffering a stroke and then a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family and friends at the Assumption Community Care Center in Cold Spring. There will be a gathering time prior to the service Friday afternoon from 4-7PM. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany.Paul was born August 11th, 1948 to Gustav and Marcella (Kelm) Birr in St. Cloud. He lived his entire life in the central Minnesota area where he worked as an over the road truck driver. Most recently he operated Birr Express Inc. He was a 27 year member of OOIDA, and a member of Reynolds Baptist Church in Gutches Grove, MN. He is survived by his children Deborah (James) Vedral, Alexandria; Scott (Courtney Niemann) Birr, Brandon, MN; his grandchildren Dustin Vedral, Rebecca Vedral, Jessica Vedral, Austin Scott, David Scott, Taylor Birr, and numerous extended grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; his siblings Warren Birr, Cold Spring; Duane Birr, Albany; Kenn (Shirley) Burr, Albany; Ron Birr, Spartanburg, SC; Joyce (Dave) Wielenberg, Albany; brother-in-law Roger Notch Sr., Albany; and his special friend Kathleen Bisig.He is preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Marcy Birr, his infant daughter Brenda Rae Birr, his sister Lois Notch, and his sister in law Leona Birr.
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There will be a visitation from 4-7PM, Friday, March 1st at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany MN
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Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany MN
Service Details
Funeral services celebrating the life of Paul Raymond Birr, age 64 of Albany will be 7PM, Friday, March 1st 2013 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Chapel in Albany. Pastor Frederick Kutter will officiate and internment will take place at a later date at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Farming Township.
Service Location
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany MN
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Jackie worked for the Birr family many years ago and knew Paul (Pauly) as a youngster. Jack was 6 years older than Paul but they were buddies. They lost touch and re-connected at Reynolds Church abut 7-8 years ago and were still friends. They enjoyed many “do you remember” secessions. Paul was a good man and we enjoyed hearing him play harmonica with the church praise band. Paul will be missed by all who knew him.
Jack and Paul knew each other when Jack worked for the Birr family. They became friends and re-connected at Reynolds church about 6-7 years ago. They enjoyed many “do you remember” sessions. We loved to hear Paul play harmonica with the church praise band. Paul will be missed by all who knew him.
I have known Paul for only a few short years, but learned much about his sense of humor, friendly attitude and mostly his caring heart. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all of his Michigan friends.
Paul thank you for all your kindness and support. You will be missed. Pat and Wayne Christi Lawton Michigan
Paul your humor and presence will be missed and thought of often. We will think of the fun at the cabin and going fishing in good ole Kalkaska, Mi then the well deserved vacation on the house boat in Ky. We will always hold these memories with us.