Paulina Triplett

Paulina A. Triplett was born on October 22, 1914 in Lots Creek Township, Kossuth County, IA, the daughter of Julius and Mathilda (Krebs) Naas. She attended parochial school in Whittemore, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in Whittemore, IA. Paulina was united in marriage to Melvin Triplett on November 30, 1939 in Spirit Lake, IA. The couple farmed in Spencer, IA, Dolliver, IA, and Comfrey, MN. She was a former member of West Sveadahl Lutheran Church and WELCA. She taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, gardening, flowers, and baking. Paulina died on Monday, May 18, 2009 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by her children - Rosalie and husband Ron Lindeen of rural Comfrey and James Triplett of rural Comfrey; grandchildren - Geoffrey and wife Megan, Jason, and Joseph; and a sister-in-law - Adelaide Naas of Mentor, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband - Melvin; 4 sisters; 5 brothers; 3 sisters-in-law; and 1 brother-in-law.