Paul A. Sholberg

August 17, 1936 - November 29, 2018

Paul A. Sholberg, 82, of Springfield, MA, and Attawan Beach, Niantic, passed away Friday (November 29, 2018) at his Niantic home in the company of his devoted wife, Donna (Loux) Wood Sholberg. Born in West Hartford, son of the late Arthur and Ellen Sholberg. Paul was a honored veteran that retired in 1988 as a distinguished Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. During Paul’s 35 years of service he was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross. Paul graduated from Louisiana Technical College with an Associates of Criminal Justice, B.A. in Business Administration, and a Masters in Counseling. Paul was a proud volunteer in the Sheriff’s Posse nine years for the Parish of Bossier Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. Paul was a caring husband, warm father, and proud grandfather. Paul leaves his loving wife Donna, two sons, David Sholberg and his wife Paula of Vacaville, CA; Donald Sholberg of Winter, CA; and, one daughter, Carol Pollard of Medford; and, daughter-in-law, Cindy Sholberg of Vacaville, CA. Also surviving are his six stepchildren, Donald S. Wood, David R. Wood, Deborah Wood Haley, all of Palmer, MA; Tammy Wood and her significant other, June Santos of Springfield MA; Jeremy Wood of Chicopee, MA and Michael Wood of Missouri. There are also 29 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren surviving. Paul was predeceased by a son, Daniel Sholberg and a sister, Eleanor Kjellberg. Private military funeral services will be held in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. There are no calling hours. Please share a memory or note of sympathy with Carlson Funeral Home at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.