Paul M. DeJute

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Paul M. DeJute, 70 years of Medina, passed away shortly after Noon on August 31, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Paul spent many years of his life in Ohio where he graduated from Bowling Green State University in finance and received his MBA in Finance from the University of Toledo. He later became a Certified Financial Analyst. He worked in finance at The Ohio Company, National Bank of Detroit, Cleary, Gull in Milwaukee, A.G. Edwards, and Uniplan in Minneapolis. He retired in 2019.

Paul was an active member of Holy Name of Jesus as a choir member, usher, and member of multiple bible studies and Boy Scouting. His true passion was antique automobiles. His first car, purchased at age 17 years, was a 1930 Model A Ford. He was involved with both the Twin Cities Model A Ford Club and the Northstar Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club.

Survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan Harantha DeJute; sons Gregory (Heather) DeJute & Stephen (Ashley) DeJute; daughter Lauren (Brian) Imperiale; grandchildren Jake, Dane, Madeleine, Sophia, Patrick, & Sean; mother Jean Murphy; brothers Mark (Karen) DeJute, David (Eric) DeJute; sisters Diane (Glenn) Neidermaier, & Julie (Steve) Riley; many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his father Anthony DeJute.

Paul was a very devoted and loving husband, dad, grandpa, son, and brother. To him, family was everything and his greatest joy was spending time with them.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on September 14, 2023 at 11 AM at The Church of The Holy Name of Jesus, 155 County Rd 24, Medina.  Visitation Thursday at church beginning at 10 AM.  Interment Holy Name Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to Holy Name of Jesus, Our Lady of Peace Hospice (St Paul), or Pancreatic Cancer Network.