If it's the details of a man's life that distinguishes him, even though Paul's was cut short, the details of his life could fill a thousand novels. He was a legend in his time and he leaves a legacy the likes of which have never been seen, nor will it again.
Paul was a truly unique individual; he was a flame and we were all moths gravitating toward his larger than life personality and kindness. He was nothing but heart, never hesitating to tell you the absolute truths, even when they were harsh. He was the first one to come to your rescue, whether it was for a flat tire or to bail you out of a Tijuana jail. No questions ever asked, but maybe some playful guff would be given, he would always be there for you no matter what.

Anyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing the man was a better person for it. He changed lives, moved mountains and profoundly affected more people in his thirty years than most people do in their entire lives. Let us remember him in his natural state, dressed to the nines, a big grin on his face and Sinatra crooning in the background. The world seems a little darker now, but that's only because he has always shown so brightly while he was here.

Paul Samuel Buchanan of Minneapolis, Minn. passed away Sat., Feb. 7, 2015. He was born Nov. 21, 1984 in Superior, Wis. He was a 2003 graduate of Superior Senior High and attended UW-Stout from 2003 to 2008, studying Hotel, Hospitality and Management as his major.

He worked in various hospitality restaurants in the Twin Cities until 2012. Currently he sold collectable coins to "pirates" and was pursuing his passion with his Bottle 'N Bites wine pairing business.

Paul is survived by his mother, Beth Buchanan of Superior and; his father, Donald "Sam" Samuels of Chicago, Ill.; a half-sister, Desiree Samuels of Jacksonville, Fla.; uncles and aunts, Robert and JoAnn Buchanan of The Villages, Fla. and Bob and Laurie Zahn of Champlin, Minn.; his loving cousins, Emily (Ryan) Zahn, Leslie Zahn, Kristine Buchanan, David (Lisa) Buchanan, Mark (April) Buchanan, Katie (Bobby) Nuttle; plus eight second cousins who adored Paul.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Robert and Marjorie Buchanan and an uncle, Tom Buchanan.

A time of visitation will be on Sat., Feb. 14th in the United Presbyterian Church, 229 N. 28th St., Superior from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service with William Grimm officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Superior Senior High School DECCA.

Downs Funeral Home, corner of Ogden Ave. & 19th St., is assisting the family with arrangements.