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Paul Douglas Aaseng
10-04-2025

Paul Douglas Aaseng, 47, of Brandon, SD, passed away in his home of natural causes on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Paul was born in Sioux Falls on June 24, 1978 to Douglas and Vicki (Driessen) Aaseng. He grew up in Brandon, graduating from Brandon Valley High School in 1997. Paul participated in wrestling from a young age through junior high. He played football until graduating from high school. 

An avid sports enthusiast, he could be found watching anything from college football and basketball to his favorite NFL team, “Da Bears”. He and his son, Jake bonded over their shared love of sports and watching games together on TV. Paul’s love for cooking and grilling was matched only by the joy he found in sharing those meals with his family. Two of his most famous meals were stromboli and ribs. One of Paul’s favorite pastimes in the summer was camping. Many happy memories were made with each trip. He loved his children with all of his heart and his grandchildren filled his days with joy and laughter. Paul was known for his sarcastic sense of humor which he shared with anyone and everyone. 

Paul married the love of his life, Amanda Mead on April 20, 2006. They began their lives together in Sioux Falls, SD and Hartford, SD before settling in Brandon, SD. He worked for Furniture Mart USA for 16 years, delivering and assembling furniture. 

Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents and his son, Noah. He is survived by both parents, Amanda, his three kids, Kaitlyn (Cole) Hodges, Domenic (Alexis) Aaseng, and Jakob Aaseng, two grandchildren, Greyson Hodges and Sophia Aaseng, his brother, Lee (Janet) Aaseng, his sister, Angie (Allen) Dunkelberger, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 10, 2025 at Barnett Lewis Funeral Home at 10:30 with burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.