Longtime Hopkins farmer Paul Marcinek, of Newberry, Fla., died April 6. He was 80.
He was born June 26, 1945, the fourth of ten children born to Edward and Adeline Marcinek.
Paul grew up in a close-knit household on the family farm in Hopkins. He attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and School (primary), graduated from Hopkins High School in 1963, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Western Michigan University in 1968.
While attending college, Paul met Nancy, and they were married on January 11, 1969.
Paul found happiness in fishing, gardening and tinkering around his property. He will be remembered for his steady nature and his sense of humor.
Paul is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Douglas (Rachel) Marcinek of Archer, Fla.; his daughter, Paula Marcinek (Clay Brady) of Athens, Ga.; and his grandchildren, Gaelyn Marcinek, Maksymilian Marcinek, and Ella Haas. He is also survived by his siblings: Dan (Carol) Marcinek, Sally Marcinek, Camilla (Michael) Smith, Ted (Valerie) Marcinek, Clare (Michael) Vilenski, Alex (Doreen) Marcinek, Vince (Terry) Marcinek, and long time family friend Becky DeVillier; sisters-in-law: Kathy (William) Rutz and Janice Hoffman (Don Ryan); along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family from the Marcinek, Pawloski, and Pearson families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Susanna Christman; and his brother, Philip Andrew Marcinek.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Queen of Peace Catholic Community, 10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donate to a charity of your choice or consider one of these charities that align with his hobbies: Take a Kid Fishing, Inc https://www.takffl.com/, National Young Farmers, Coalition https://youngfarmers.org, Arbor Day Foundation .
