Paul R. Waataja age 89 of Annandale, MN passed away on November 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; parents, Andrew & Jennie; brothers, Evert, Ernest, Donald, Ralph, Kenny, Gerald and Carl; sister, Elaine Luoma. He is survived by daughter, Lori (Rolf Hogan) Waataja; sons, Jeffrey & John Waataja, grandson, Michael (MacKenzie) Waataja; granddaughter, Emily (Nick) Faber; greatgrandchildren, Lola & Mikko Waataja; sisters, Jean Nordstrom, Marie (LeRoy) Gertgen & Carolyn Waataja; sisters in-law, Joyce, Shirley, Jackie & Jane Waataja; and many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. A service will be held at the Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 with visitation starting at 10:00 am. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home. www.swansonpeterson.com 320 286 2534.
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