Paul Howard Carlbom

February 27, 1950 - February 24, 2022

Paul Howard Carlbom, age 71, of St. Louis Park, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel. Interment will be held in spring at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Norwood, Minnesota. Paul Howard Carlbom, the son of Joyce Hoyt was born on February 27, 1950, in Mound, Minnesota. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a practitioner of the Jewish faith. Paul was united in marriage to Sheila Carlson in Minneapolis. Together they resided in the Minneapolis area. Paul was a talented musician and played in a few bands in the Minneapolis – St Paul club scene. He was a guitarist and bass guitarist, most notably in the band “The Puppy's.” Paul served his country in the United States Army. He was an avid history buff and loved science fiction. Paul was a quiet man who had a great heart for his daughter and especially his grandchildren. He loved to joke around with his family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia (Chris) Custer of Dassel, grandchildren, Anastasia, Gregory, Gabrielle, David, Joseph, and Mary. He is also survived by his sister, Geri (Steve) Jones of California. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Carlbom and his stepdad, Bill Carlbom, and his maternal grandparents.