Paul was an avid fan of the space program having worked at Sunstrand Hamilton for 41 years and personally inspected items that made up the space shuttle. Paul loved watching the wildlife of his back "forty" by sitting either at his picnic table or watching from the kitchen window.
Paul is survived by daughter, Deborah (Roscoe); grandson, Corey (Jamie); granddaughters, Staci (Kenny), Danielle (Ryan), and Morgan (Tyler); along with three great-grandchildren, Bodhi, Emersyn, and a new one on the way.
Niece Bridgette was great help and company in his last years.
Predeceased by his wife, Maida and his four siblings, Glenn, Jesse, Margaret, and Minnie.
In lieu of flowers please plant a tree in his memory.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:00 pm too 7:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, IL 61115.