Paul Leonard Rue, 59, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015. There are no services planned at this time. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Paul was born January 25, 1956 in Minot, ND. He attended several schools in several states due to his father being in Civil Service. Paul graduated from Kimball High School in Nebraska in 1974. He worked in construction for several years until retiring due to disability. Paul loved helping his friends, family, and neighbors. He was readily available to help anyone in need. Paul had a kind and generous spirit and his smile could light up a room. There wasn’t a day that went by that you couldn’t find him at the local McDonald’s visiting with the regulars. Paul had a lifetime love of animals, especially dogs. He also had a great sense of humor and he loved to tell or hear a good joke. Paul is survived by his wife, Carol Flegel Rue of Steele, ND; parents Leonard and Mildred Rue; sisters Jan (John) French of Lincoln City, OR, Joanne Bishop of Great Falls; Lynda (Greg) White of Watauga, TX, Karen (Pat) Moe of Great Falls, and Bonnie (Scot) Schwisow of Lynden, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews.