Paul John Aune, husband to Penelope “Penny” and father to Steven, Danny, Larry, and Todd passed away on May 11, 2023. Paul was born on April 1, 1935, in Hendricks, Minnesota.
Paul and Penny would have been married 69 years this August and their love story is one of fun, laughter, tears, struggle, and partnership. Along with an enduring marriage, Paul was a card-carrying bricklayer for 69 years. Paul used to wonder aloud to Penny about not having an impact in the Glasgow community and that he should have done more. Well, if you live in Glasgow or have driven across Montana, you likely have driven by a brick, stone, or block building that Paul was a part of building – that was Paul’s impact. Paul was first and foremost a craftsman who was second to none. He expected the same from all that worked for him and around him. Paul and Penny started Aune Masonry in 1979. Paul, Penny, and Todd worked side by side in Aune Masonry for over 30 years until Todd bought the business. The legacy of his work and business is carried on with his son Todd and more recently his grandson, Jacob.
Most who knew Paul in his younger years raising his boys with Penny would describe him as fun-loving, supportive of his boys in sports, and having a strong work ethic that he and Penny passed onto their boys. Paul and Penny were active members of the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow. They supported youth activities and were active attendees of their kids and grandkids’ sporting events. Go Scotties!
Those who may have known Paul in these later years would unknowingly get to experience the impacts of Dementia/Alzheimer’s and the change in personality that accompanies this cruel illness. Paul will be missed by his family, and we all agree he will be running some construction job in heaven.
Paul is survived by his wife Penny; sons, Steven (Eva) of Arizona, Danny (Michelle) of Bozeman, Larry (Susan) of Houston, and Todd (Amy) of Glasgow. In addition, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Paul is proceeded in death by his parents and his seven siblings.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to: First Lutheran Church of Glasgow Youth & Education Programs (FLC Preschool and Bible Camps)
A service of remembrance will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow on Friday, June 16th at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the service. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 16, 2023
First Lutheran Church
641 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 16, 2023
First Lutheran Church
641 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Louise Twitchell says
Sorry for your loss. Paul will be missed.
Nancy Lierow says
To Penny and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a great guy. I always enjoyed my visits with him.
May he be at peace now. 🙏
Nancy Lierow
Myron A Malnaa says
Paul was one of my first bosses when I came back from college. A Truely incredible Mason, a boss that knew how to get the most out of his employees and do a great job for his customers. I give him an awful lot of credit for the work ethic in me and a lot of others. A tremendously hard worker and structures that he built will last a long time. Rest in Peace Paul, You will be missed
Dena Clowes Burt says
Dear Penny and family. I was saddened about the news of Paul’s death. He was a hardworking man and his legacy of brick structures will keep him alive in the memory of future generations of Aune family. Just think years in a hundred years, Penny, your great, great, great grandchildren will travel to Northeastern Montana to see the buildings that were many by their ancestor Paul Aune.
Your dad was one of the good guys. My mother, Dorothy Clowes worked first with your Dad at the Southside school and the later at the bank with your Mom. I graduated with Vicki and my brother Jim did the same with Pat. There are many ties between our families. It is so difficult to lose a parent. My heart hurts for the family.
People should know that 50 some years ago his brick wall at the end of your driveway was way to close for safe automobile travel.
My heart hurts for you all.
Helen Axtman says
So sorry for your loss Penny and boys.We. We’re your neighbors for many years. I enjoyed the game s we got together in the park on weekends, Missed the family’s after you moved to your new location. Missed the coffee timeswe had together. Love and prayers Helen Axtman ps if you come to Billings look me up I’m living in Wynstone in Meadow Lark.apt.1105
Randeen says
I remember when Paul and his crew were laying brick at First Lutheran Church in Jan 1975.,and it was twenty below outside. Paul’s craftmabman ship is all over the state of Montana. Prayers r with your family