Paul Christian Finley
Friday, June 20, 1941
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday January 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Grace Community Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday January 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Grace Community Church [ view map ]
Notes
Macken Funeral Home will not be present nor are we overseeing the service. For any inquiries or questions, kindly reach out to the family or the church directly.
Friday, June 20, 1941
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Friday, June 20, 1941
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Paul Christian Finley
Paul Christian Finley, 84, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on December 31, 2025, at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester. Paul passed peacefully after a brave battle with prostate cancer surrounded by his loving family.
A carpenter by trade, Paul’s hands were always creating. In retirement, he enjoyed making furniture, wood carvings, and restoring vintage vehicles, especially Model A’s. He was a proud member of the Carpenters Local Union and the Lady Slipper Model A club. Paul’s life was a beautiful testament to hard work, family, and the joy of creating and sharing with those he loved most.
He was the son of Paul B. and Dorothea (Jensen) Finley. Paul is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sharon (Ramsey) Finley; their 4 children: Pam (Dave) Lendt, Scott (Lisa) Finley, Jeff (Deb) Finley, and Jim (Deb) Finley; 13 grandchildren: Kevin (Angie) Lendt, Kyle (Laura) Lendt, Kristy (Drake) Nelson, Brooke Finley, Brian Finley, Alexis Finley, Tim (Aurie) Finley, Josh (Jasmine) Finley, Chris (Hellen) Finley, Melissa (Josh) Rose, Tiffany (Larry) Finley, Korey (Megan) Finley, Laura (Michael) Kruse; and 14 great-grandchildren. Paul is also survived by his sisters Dorothea Hall and Judy Martin; sisters-in-law Jane Finley, Gloria Stillman, Carol Stillman and Diane Deobald; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Richard and Ronald Finley; sisters Barbara (Bob) Dunderi, Arlene Stueve, Dianna (Mel) Schletty; brothers-in-law Paul Ark, Dick Chapman, Darrell Hall, Cliff Hewitt, Sr., Joe Cooley, Wayne Stillman, Bob Stillman, Mike Deobald, LaVern (Neva) Ramsey, Wallace (Norma) Ramsey; and sisters-in-law Muriel (Bob) Marsteller, and Jeanne Ramsey.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Grace Community Church, 311 Carolann Street, Eyota, MN at 11am with Pastor Dave Larson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester at a later date.
The family would like to express deep appreciation to Mayo Hospice and The Waters on Mayowood for Paul’s care in recent months. Memorials may be directed toward the family.
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Dear Family , Though lI did not know Paul I can feel him through all of you . And what I feel is that he had a grace and a strength that surpassed most. He lifted up spirits and encouraged people when they would stop to keep them going. I did a painting called a boy rowing home and that’s how I would like to view him, even though I do not see him in person. I sent out my love in my healing on wings of angels to heal the hearts . I will think of him as the sweet missed in the morning air the bird that purchase even in the cold and stays warm. Love Valerie
What a cool guy who will be missed by many. So thankful to have met and hung out with Paul and his family. My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
God speed Paul. Make some really cool stuff up there in heaven where I’m sure they have the best tools and Shop there ever was. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️