Funeral services for John Robert Paulson, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the Langston Street Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Paulson passed away at 10:54 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born January 21, 1956, to Robert Carl Paulson and Patricia (Seltman) Paulson. John was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an avid collector and enjoyed music, traveling, working outside, reading, history, visiting Wisconsin, and playing Frisbee golf. He had a good sense of humor, and was always willing to help others. He loved his family, and cherished his grandkids.
He is survived by his significant other Debbie Schrader; his mother, Patricia Paulson; three children, Lindsay Ozisik, Brianna Crosson (Bill), and Bowdy Schrader; five grandchildren, Zane Ozisik, Zoey Ozisik, Ryan Mantle-Paulson, Emily Gay, and Brad Hogan; one great granddaughter, Janie Grace Crosson; and 2 brothers Peter Paulson (Kathy), and Chris Paulson (Mischelle).His father, and two sons, Adam Paulson, and Brett Paulson preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
