Paul Vomhof, 64, of Fountain passed away at home on July 9, 2022, as a result of a heart attack.
Paul was born November 22, 1957 in Rochester to Claire and Dorene (Kohlmeyer) Vomhof. He attended St. Johns Lutheran School in Wykoff and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1976.
He married Linda Rieger on September 2, 1995, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn.
He will be remembered for his thoughtfulness and his amazing memory. He remembered birthdays and made birthday calls to friends and family 365 days a year. He remembered and repeated virtually every joke he ever heard. He had a number of different jobs, from welding to construction to selling tools, but his favorite title was that of “GrandPaul” as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Jenny (Lance) Wickland, Nan (Mark) Houle, and Jolene (Roger) Scott; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Dorene Vomhof; sisters Dawn (Glen) Halvorsen, Marion (Dan) Vomhof, Muriel (Don) Vomhof, and Grace Adams; brothers Larry (Deb) Vomhof and Dean (Cheri) Vomhof; sister-in-law Greta Vomhof, and brother-in-law Jim Brown.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claire Vomhof; brother Lynn Vomhof, and sister Deb Brown.
In Paul’s memory “pay it forward” help a friend, help a stranger, and hold your family close each and every day.
Riley Funeral & Cremation Service, is assisting the Vomhof family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com.
Mark Abrahamson says
I missed my Birthday Call from Paul today and wondered what happen to him. So I am saddened to hear of his passing and wish I could have had one more Abrasos with Paul before his passing. I loved that big ole goof ball because he was always good for many laughs. I can almost here the echoes of laughter from heaven his new home.
GOD BLESS You my Brother and Friend.
De Colores!
Mark
Denise Alms says
Linda, and all Paul’s family, my condolences as you grieve. You know what a special, thoughtful, and faithful man he was! Blessed be his memory! RIP, Paul, my friend.
Charlene Tryhus says
I am totally numb, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the first birthday call I received from him, it made my day. He was my VCD brother and will be greatly missed by so many. My very deepest sympathy to all his family.
Elaine Thorland says
My sympathy to all of Paul’s family and especially to Linda for your loss.. Paul was always fun to converse with..
Joanne Kuehn says
Paul will be missed praying for you all
Lee Anne Omavuohrerhe says
Today I received a text Message from my daughter Micki Gartner that simply said “ no more birthday calls” my heart was broken, but yet rejoiced know Paul was hugging Jesus and many loved ones in our Father’s Kingdom! I pray Father God comforts you as you grieve your loss of your husband, father, uncle, brother, and son. Paul was a very kind and loving man. My sympathy to you all.
Lee Anne ( Meyer) Omavuohrerhe