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Kieffer, Deacon Paul A.
Deacon Paul A. Kieffer, age 80, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Friday, February 28, 2014 at his residence.
Paul was born on January 25, 1934 in Manitowoc to the late John and Lilah Reindl Kieffer. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. Paul served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956 and was stationed in Thule, Greenland. On June 8, 1957, Paul married Shirley M. Spatchek at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Paul had worked for Imperial Eastman Company for 35 years as a safety engineer. He then became employed at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for 10 years until his retirement in 1998. On May 8.1978, Paul was ordained a Deacon by Bishop Wycislo and was assigned to Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Until recently, Paul was working as a field advocate for the Green Bay Diocese Tribunal, LoSEC, Facilitator for Protecting God's Children, and Holy Family Memorial Hospice. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Lakeshore Diaconate Support Group, Homeless Committee, Manitowoc Eagles Club Aries 706, past member and president of the Manitowoc County Safety Committee, Northeast Wisconsin Safety Council, American Society of Safety Engineers, American Legion, board member of KAN Cool for School, Interagency Housing Association, Spiritual Director of SVDP District Council, Social Concerns Outreach Coordinator for St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include Paul's wife of 56 years: Shirley; two children: Randy (Chris) Kieffer, Hershey, PA; and Debra (Jerry) Christel, St. Nazianz; four grandchildren: Nathan (Heather) Kieffer, Megan Kieffer and her fiancé Keith Luckow, Joseph (Carina) Christel, and John Christel; great grandson: Dean Hunter Kieffer; brother: Richard Kieffer, Manitowoc; two sisters: Mary Trulen, Dodgeville; and Bernedette Meisner, Luck; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: John and Reinhardt; and sister: Margaret Schleh.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of the Green Bay Diocese. Immediately following the funeral service, military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post 659 outside the church. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A prayer service will be led by Rev. Dan Viertel at 8 p.m. to conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home & Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Paul's name to either St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc or the donor's choice.
Paul's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Ralph Proulx, Deacon John Vincent, Holy Family Homecare and Hospice, and to Dr. Lynn Batz and her staff for all the care and compassion they provided.
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Paul was a good man, I live down the alley from him would walk down to see if he was out, If so He would talked to me and I listen he showed me things I learned a lot from him. Rest in peace my friend. Randy Murray.
Randy Murray
March 4, 2014
I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Paul as a deacon. When I told our family of his passing our youngest son Andrew said "He always gave me a high five on his way out of mass." That made an impression on him and his memory of Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Brenda Kaufmann
March 3, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is good to know that Paul does not have to endure any more pain. But I pray for strength in the difficult days ahead for You and all your family. Joyce and Francis Coates
March 3, 2014
Dear Shirley,
We extend our sincere sympathy, but know there will be much joy in Heaven knowing another saint is coming to join them. God bless you. Joe & Carol Siebold
Carol & Joe Siebold
March 2, 2014
At the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember you.
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of Winter, we remember you.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of Spring, we remember you.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer, we remember you.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of Autumn, we remember you.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember you.
As long as we live, You too will live; for you are now a part of us,
as we remember you, for now and forever, Amen.
Matt & Nance Keenan
March 2, 2014
Shirley and Family, I was so very sorry to hear this news of Paul's passing. My favorite memory of him will always be at my brother Greg's wedding when he danced with our daughter, Krista. She was just a little girl at the time and he was so fond of her, taking her to see the fountain, dancing with her. He was always such a positive and smiling person. He will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Valerie and David Turnage
March 1, 2014
I am so glad I got to see Paul just days before he passed away. He was such a wonderful man with a truly good sense of humor. He will be truly blessed. Rest in peace, Paul, and know I will never forget you or our meetings at Menards...won't be the same shopping there!!! Shirley, you have my most deepest sympathy. God bless and get you through these trying times.
Jeanmarie Stahl
March 1, 2014
Dear Shirley and family, We were classmates of yours, Shirley and knew Paul thru HI. We would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family. We moved to SC a few years ago to be close to some of our other children and enjoy the warmer winters.
Dorothy (Shallue)& Gregory R. Place
March 1, 2014
My condolence to the family of a good man...I hope that comfort comes your way in knowing that you have someone special watching over you.
William Kieffer
March 1, 2014
My Prayers and condolences to the Family.
Germaine Carmody
March 1, 2014
My condolences for the loss of Paul. He was a very kind person to my family during sad times of losses of my 2 brothers. I will forever remember him for that. I also worked with Paul and Randy.
Germaine Carmody
March 1, 2014
You have my sympatby
Mary Johnson
March 1, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry and Sandy Sittman
March 1, 2014
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