Webster, Paul D. III of Wayzata, was born July 23, 1930 and passed away peacefully June 2, 2021. Paul was preceded in death by his parents George and Helen, siblings George Jr., Henry, Judith and Mary, and son Paul D. Webster IV. He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughters Elizabeth, Rebecca (Greg), grandchildren Karena and Athena (Leon), and great-grandchild Eden. He attended Blake School, Grinnell College, and after military service, Macalester College. Paul was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve for 24 years, and on active duty in Korea from 1951 to 1953 as a member of the Navy's newly formed Underwater Demolition Team, the precursor of the Navy Seals. After returning from Korea, he married Alice Crosby and raised three children on Lake Minnetonka. Paul spent his working career at Webster Lumber Company, a sawmilling and manufacturing business started by his grandfather in 1902, serving as its president from 1962 through 2007. As president, Paul expanded the business to include a pressure-treating plant to supply wood crossties to railroads in the U.S., Canada, as well as railroads in Iran, Israel, and Egypt. Through his participation in many business associations, such as YPO, and numerous industry associations, Paul made lifelong business contacts and friends. For many years, he served as a tariff and trade representative in Asia and Europe for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Paul enjoyed many outdoor pursuits. He was an Eagle Scout who earned the Silver Beaver award. As an adult, Paul loved fishing and hunting at Lake of the Woods and the Delta Marsh in Canada. Other lifelong passions included flying float planes (logging over 8,000 hours), and hunting in very remote, mountainous regions of the world because of the unique challenges, adventures, and people he met. Paul was a very good shot; he won a World Championship in 20-gauge skeet competition. In later years, Paul focused on philanthropy, raising funds to create endowed chairs and fellowships in wildlife conservation at several universities. He was also a great supporter of local causes such as the University of Minnesota, Wayzata's fire and police departments, and Chamber of Commerce. He could be found many mornings in a downtown Wayzata restaurant with his Table One group, helping people find jobs, advising small business, or solving world problems. Those who knew Paul will miss his unforgettable presence, forthright manner, entertaining stories, and genuine interest in everyone he met. His spirit will endure in the many people and places he touched. A memorial service will be held at Wayzata Community Church on June 22, 2021, at 3:00 pm.