Alex Paulsen Obituary: A Young Man Who Loved His Family and Farming

Alex Paulsen Bullard, a 27-year-old farmer from Odell, Illinois, died in a tragic car accident on June 10, 2021. He left behind his wife, Kellie, his two young children, Halle and Krew, and his parents, Paul and Sharlene Bullard. He also had a sister, Melinda Roth, a brother, Matthew Vanderveen, and many nieces and nephews.

Alex Paulsen Bullard, a 27-year-old farmer from Odell, Illinois, died in a tragic car accident on June 10, 2021. He left behind his wife, Kellie, his two young children, Halle and Krew, and his parents, Paul and Sharlene Bullard. He also had a sister, Melinda Roth, a brother, Matthew Vanderveen, and many nieces and nephews. He was a passionate and successful person in everything he did, especially in the cattle industry. He was active in 4H and FFA, played collegiate baseball, and enjoyed anything with a motor and a steering wheel. His highest love and passion were for his family.

Early Life and Education

Alex was born on October 10, 1993, in Streator, Illinois, to Paul and Sharlene (Paulsen) Bullard. He grew up on the family farm in Cornell, Illinois, where he developed his interest and skills in agriculture. He attended Flanagan-Cornell High School, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He was a competitive athlete throughout his school years and played baseball at the collegiate level. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business.

Career and Achievements

After graduation, Alex became the farm manager and lead herdsman of Bullard Cattle Company, which included every job imaginable. He was responsible for managing the daily operations of the farm, caring for the livestock, and overseeing the crop production. He was also involved in the Simmental and Charolais breeds within the cattle industry. He showed cattle at various shows and events and won several awards and recognitions. He was a member of the American Simmental Association and the American International Charolais Association.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Alex married Kellie Pilalis on June 22, 2018, in Princeton, Illinois. They had two children together: Halle, who is two years old, and Krew, who was born seven weeks before Alex’s death. Alex loved his wife and kids dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He also loved his parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He was a fun-loving person who had a great sense of humor and a contagious smile.

Alex had many hobbies and loved anything with a motor and a steering wheel. He liked to drive trucks, tractors, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, and jet skis. He also liked to hunt, fish, golf, play cards, watch sports, listen to music, and watch movies. He was always up for an adventure and a challenge.

Funeral Service and Memorial

A funeral service for Alex was held on June 15, 2021, at Christ Community Church in Gridley, Illinois. Pastor Andy Huette officiated the service. Visitation was held on June 14 at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Burial was at Cornell Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to his family Kellie, Halle and Krew at Flanagan State Bank.

Alex will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He touched many lives with his kindness, generosity, hard work, and enthusiasm. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a young man who loved his family and farming.

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