Paul A. Holthaus, 82Rochester, MN formerly of St. Augusta, MNApr. 24, 1934 ~ Dec. 25, 2016Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Paul A. Holthaus, 82, of Rochester and formerly of St. Augusta will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta.  Paul passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.  Reverend Jose Edayadiyil will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the parish cemetery.Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.  Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.Paul was born on April 24, 1934 in Pearl Lake, Minnesota to Anton and Catherine (Steichen) Holthaus.  He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Paul married Mabel Hinkemeyer on August 27, 1956 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta.  Paul owned and operated Paul's Appliance Repair as well as working as a Maintenance Engineer at the St. Cloud Hospital for 30 years.  He retired in 2001 and moved to Rochester in 2003 to be closer to family. He was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Parish, the St. Augusta Lions and the St. Augusta American Legion Post #621.Paul enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and gardening.  He will be remembered as the "Best Grandpa Ever."Paul is survived by his wife Mabel; children, Cheryl (Dave) Moertel of Rochester, Debra (Mark) Traffas of Lakeville, Brian (Nadine) Holthaus of Oronoco, James (Sarah) Holthaus of Galesville, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, Jessica Moertel (Andrew Corbett), Sarah (Maverick ) Edberg, Ryan Moertel , Lisa (Jacob) Lewy, Conner, Paul, Zachary and Nathan Holthaus; and brother, Roland (Janet) Holthaus of California.He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings.A heartfelt thank you to Samaritan Bethany for their exceptional care.Memorials are preferred to the .