Paul E. Heintzelman, Sr., age 90 of Paris, Mich., formerly of Dorr, died Monday, March 8, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud.
Paul was born on Oct. 3, 1930 in Grand Rapids. one of 11 children born to John and Mary (Honson) Heintzelman and later married Judith Jones on Dec. 15, 1967, in Grand Rapids. Judy preceded him in death on June 13, 2008.
Paul had worked at Westinghouse in Grand Rapids for more than 20 years until his retirement in 1984 as supervisor. Paul was a former member of the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Posse and had hosted the Pickeral Lake Campground in Baldwin for several years. He was a veteran of the Korean War in which he served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge. He also was a former member of the Dorr American Legion.
Paul is survived by his children, Eugene “Geno” (Stephanie) Heintzelman of Paris; Paula Foster of Beulaville, North Carolina; Jackie (Joe) Kukal Jr. of White Cloud; Sharon (Douglas) Cannon of Jacksonville, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; his son, Paul Heintzelman Jr.; his sisters, Hilda, Mary and Hazel, his brothers, Harold, Ray, Richard, Leo, Roy; Art and John.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at the Crandell Funeral Home, White Cloud Chapel, 1109 Court St., White Cloud MI 49349. The funeral with military honors follow at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Floral View Cemetery in Grandville.
During visitation, a limited number of people will be permitted into the funeral home and friends will need to rotate in and out of the funeral home with face coverings required. Family members and friends not able to attend the services may watch the funeral services via Zoom and will need to contact the funeral home for the Zoom link information prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Newaygo County Compassion Home.
Thank you for your service. God bless