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Paul Kinsman

Birth	:	7 Sep 1958
Death	:	10 Jan 2016
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Pierre, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3608017, -100.3071976
Description	:	Submitted by In memory of Scott (#46776086) Paul Kinsman, 57, passed away January 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born September 7, 1958 in Watertown, South Dakota to Earle and Connie Kinsman, the third of six children. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1977 and married his life partner of 35 years, Marilyn Geranen, on January 17, 1981. Paul attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees. Following law school, in 1988 Paul began a 28 year public service career in state government. After working at... Read More	Submitted by In memory of Scott (#46776086) Paul Kinsman, 57, passed away January 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born September 7, 1958 in Watertown, South Dakota to Earle and Connie Kinsman, the third of six children. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1977 and married his life partner of 35 years, Marilyn Geranen, on January 17, 1981. Paul attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees. Following law school, in 1988 Paul began a 28 year public service career in state government. After working at the Department of Labor, he joined the Bureau of Administration, becoming deputy commissioner in 1996. In 2000, he became the state administrator of property and special taxes in the Department of Revenue. During the Rounds Administration, he served as Commissioner of the Bureau of Administration from 2003-2006 and Secretary of Revenue from 2006-2011. In 2011, he returned to serve as Commissioner of the Bureau of Administration at the request of Governor Daugaard until his retirement in 2015.He was known for his honest and direct approach and had a genuine concern for good stewardship of state assets. Under his leadership, many important state projects were undertaken to strengthen the state in the long term including efforts to preserve and beautify the State Capitol Complex. Governor Daugaard recognized Paul’s leadership with the first Servant Leader Award in 2015. Paul valued faith, family and friends, and the opportunities he had to build and enrich relationships with those around him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a passion he inherited from his father and grandfather before him. He spent many hunting seasons with his devoted Labrador, Tank, at his cabin near the Sand Lake Wildlife Refuge. While there, Paul created countless memories with family and friends, often sharing traditions that became life lessons. During his final season at Sand Lake, Paul, Marilyn, their children, and grandchildren enjoyed quality time reflecting the memories created and values instilled throughout the years at Paul’s special place. Paul’s greatest treasure was his family. He and Marilyn gave birth to two children, Jason and Cassandra. Their family life was filled with hunting and fishing adventures, summertime Lake Oahe boating, dance and piano lessons and many, many family gatherings. Paul’s journey of faith touched the lives of all those who knew him. Following the marriages of both children, Paul was blessed with the birth of his grandson and little buddy, Drake. Paul loved being a grandpa and looked forward to meeting his twin granddaughters in April. His memory lives on through family and friends including his beloved wife, Marilyn; son, Jason (Codi) Kinsman; daughter, Cassandra (Brandon) Deffenbaugh; and Grandsons Drake Kinsman, Blake Onken, and Jaylen Brown,all of Pierre SD; father, Earle (Polly) Kinsmanof Watertown SD; brother David (Dawn) Kinsman, Grafton WI; sisters Kitty Kinsman (Steve Zellmer) Rapid City SD; Laurie Benson,Watertown SD; Sarah (Michael) Welch, Rochester MN; Anne Kinsman (Morgan Fudge) Hudson WI; numerous nieces & nephews; and his hunting dog and companion, Tank. He was welcomed to his eternal home by his mother, Constance (Connie) Kinsman; paternal grandparents, Orville and Inez Kinsman; maternal grandparents, Dr. Russell and Ruth Brown, numerous aunts and uncles and his brother-in-law, Hecla hunting buddy and friend, Randal (Randy) Benson. (Feigum Funeral Home)

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Paul Kinsman's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Pierre, Hughes County, USA.
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Latitude: 44.3608017
Longitude: -100.3071976

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Earle Richard Kinsman

(1931 - 2016)

Constance Ruth Brown Kinsman

(1932 - 2006)

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