Alex "A.J." Paschke, 88, of Thompson, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.

Alexander Joseph Paschke was born February 13, 1931 in Walsh County, North Dakota to the late Stephen J. and Helen (Gudajtes) Paschke. He attended country school and served our country in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. After the service he met and married Bette Lou Jensen October 26, 1957. He was a truck driver and worked for several local farmers including Vern Hagen Farms after the service. He then worked for Red River Cement for 23 years. Following that he drove truck for McKinnon Distributers until his retirement at age 79. A.J was a member of the East Grand Forks American Legion Post #157, VFW Post #3817, and Eagles Aerie #350, and he was a hard worker who was well known and well liked, and he very much enjoyed his beer.

Survivors include his 3 children Marc Paschke of Thompson, Randy (Lynn) Paschke of Moorhead, and Vicki Paschke of Thompson; brother Dick (Joyce) Paschke of Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bette, brother Vernon Paschke, and sister Patricia Surprenant.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Visitation: 10:00 AM-until time of service at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Dahl Funeral Home

Inurnment: Memorial Park South in the Spring of 2020

Military Honors Provided By: American Legion Post #157, VFW Post 3817