Paul Venzke, Ph.D. 73, Minot, passed away on January 10th 2017.

Paul was born on October 26, 1943 to Henry and Pauline (Kline) Venzke in Lansing, MI. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Michigan State University and married Judith King in 1968

Paul moved to Minot, ND in 1970 where he taught mathematics at Minot State University for twenty-eight years. After retirement, he built a house in rural Minot where he lived out his remaining years.

Paul is survived by his wife Judith, children, Ethan and Kendra, grandchildren, Kenisha and Kavon, and brothers Dave and Carl Venzke.

In accordance to Paul's wishes a formal funeral service was not held. He gifted his body to the University of North Dakota Deeded Body Program.