Paul R. Nogosek, 46, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 5. He was born May 11, 1968 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Diane Nogosek. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He spent his entire life living in Minnesota and working in the Insurance Industry. Paul is the proud father of, and is survived by, his three children, Kelsee, Amber, and Cameren Nogosek. There is absolutely nothing Paul would have not done for his children. He parented them with the deepest love possible. Paul is also survived by his parents, Thomas and Diane Nogosek; sister Kristine (Gregory) Nogosek; nephews Michael, Andrew, and Adam Hedin, and Mark Hanson, niece Katelyn Hanson, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Rufus and Janet Nogosek, maternal grandparents Wilbur and Mildred Slawson, and aunt Linda Slawson. A Gathering of Family and Friends is scheduled for 2-4 PM Saturday, December 13 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, followed by a 4 PM Service of Prayers and Sharing. (952) 432-2331.