Eldin J. Paquin

Eldin J. Paquin, 90, of Iron Mountain, passed away Sunday April 28, 2019 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born August 30, 1928 in Hermansville, MI, son of the late Del and Demma (Gauthier) Paquin. He was raised in the Iron Mountain area. Eldin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a heavy equipment operator. He was just three days short of going on the Honor Flight with his daughter when he became ill. Eldin loved to entertain and was a self-taught musician, playing with a band when he was young, which eventually led him to Sauk City, WI where he met and fell in love with Phyllis Hudson. They were married on Nov. 19, 1955 at American Martyrs Church and were blessed with 63 years of marriage and three children. He completed two years of business school in LaCrosse, WI, which eventually led him to a career as a salesman in the manufactured homes industry for Bob's Homes and later Patriot Homes. In his off time he would make the rounds entertaining at local nursing homes, Maryhill Manor with George Hirn, and "The Follies." Eldin really cherished his guitar! He also sang with the American Martyrs Choir for many years. Every summer for over 33 years he enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his family's property "Del Acres" at Way Dam. He loved camp, hunting with his brothers, fishing with his sons and being entertained by his son-in-law, Victor. He also had a great adoration for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Phyllis; their children, Guy (Margie) Paquin, Kerry Paquin, and Dawn Ann (Victor) Helt; Grandchildren, Sarah (Dan) Grignon, Danielle (Matt) Fleming, and Tiffany (Mike) VanKirk; many beloved great-grandchildren; a special brother-in-law, Dick (Linda) Hudson; close friends, Johnny Pietrantonio, Doug Marcelini, Father Joseph Gouin, Monsignor James Kaczmarek, as well as many other wonderful friends and relatives. In addition to his parents, Eldin was preceded in death by four brothers: Vertin (Evelyn), Leonard (Berta), Roy (Lorraine) and Lester Paquin; four sisters: Edna (Tom) Henehan, Dorothy (Darold) Cousineau, Ethel (Joe) Ray and Martha (Ellery) Powell, and grandson James Hood. Visitation will be held at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Father Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial at American Martyrs Catholic Church on Friday morning, May 10, 2019 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Eldin’s memory. Condolences to the family of Eldin J. Paquin may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com

Eldin J. Paquin

August 30, 1928 - April 28, 2019