Obituary of Paul G Putnam

   Armour - Paul G. Putnam, 78, died near Tyndall, SD on Monday, June 28, 2021. A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Armour. Visitation will be Monday, July 26, 2021 from 6 - 8 PM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Armour with a wake service at 7:30 PM. A private committal service will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Armour. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Armour.

   Paul G. Putnam was born on July 22, 1942 to Leslie "Les" and Erna (Altenburg) Putnam in Mitchell, SD. He graduated from Armour High School in 1960. After graduation he worked for Morrow Produce before moving to California where he worked in sales, distribution and retired as a union painter. In 2000, Paul moved back to Armour to enjoy a slower life and be with his parents and brothers. He enjoyed working, riding motorcycle, and tinkering, with the ability to fix anything. Paul died on Monday, June 28, 2021 near Tyndall, SD at the age of 78. 

   He is survived by 3 children, Robert Putnam and wife, Violet of Fresno, CA, Randall Putnam of Oregon, and Richard Putnam and wife, Saprina of Fresno, CA, 4 grandchildren,  special friend, Susan Love of Armour, SD, 2 brothers, J.E. Jim Putnam of Armour, SD and Don Putnam and wife, Mary of Armour, SD, and sister Ruth Putnam and friend, Gayle of Casper, WY. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Pat and her husband, Dick.