Paul was the strength and backbone of his family. He worked tirelessly to provide for his wife of 65 years and 4 sons. Paul was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He graduated from Central High School, obtained his Bachelor's Degree in music, and went on to get his Master's Degree in counseling in 1978.
He was a dedicated counselor and teacher with 43 years of service with District 70. His true passion was music. He taught private lessons throughout most of his life and into his eighties. His other passion was working out. He was a highly respected member of this community.
Paul is proceeded in death by his wife Rayetta Jean, 2 sons Brian and Bradley, mother and father Rosa and Gurney, sister Gladys, and numerous other family members and friends.
Paul is survived by sons Bruce and Brett, grandson Daniel, granddaughter Nicole, daughter-in-law and friend Karen, great grandson Jaxon, nephew Mike (Bobbi) Whalen, niece Gloria (Leo) Payne, and brother-in-law Melvin (Carol) Auten.
