Photo courtesy of Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory - Schererville
Hammond, Indiana
Paul Kamradt passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 3rd, 2017. He was 88. He is survived by his spouse, Joy Kamradt, his loving children: Doug (Joanne) Kamradt, Rick Kamradt and Melani (Sam) Kamradt Kimery; five grandchildren: Kori (Jim) Kamradt Bathurst, Jessica Kamradt, Kirk (Ashley) Kimery, Honey (Ben) Kimery along with many other caring friends and family. He was preceded in passing by son, Scott and his wife Gwendolyn Kamradt.
Paul was born in Calumet City, Illinois on February 12, 1929. He was an all-state football player at Hammond Tech in high school. He served in the US military for four years during the Korean Conflict. He met Joy at Wells Street Beach in Miller, Indiana. They were married in 1954. They lived in East Chicago (Roxana) where they had and raised four children, Doug, Scott, Rick and Melani.
Paul was a natural athlete – a football player, swimmer and fan. Sports were a big part of family life, from little league to high school and beyond. He was also an avid fisherman, no one could fillet a bluegill faster or better. He loved to fish, and teach the kids as well. There were many great days spent on the lake at the cabin with family and friends, fishing, swimming and relaxing.
Paul is also survived by good friends of many years George Timkow Jr., Andy Royco and preceded in death by lifelong friend Matthew ‘Butch’ Krucina. Paul was big hearted. He was generous with his time and quick to help a family member or friend. You could always count on him to help you out of a tough spot. He also loved to tell jokes and make people smile
A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held in the spring and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask instead that a donation be made to Parkinson’s foundation www.parkinson.org/ways-to-give or Visiting Nurses Association www.vnanwi.org/donate
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Read MoreMany wonderful covering years. My son still has a scar from a beautiful Afghan dog. I also knew and graduated with his little brother from ECR.
fred Schultz
November 04, 2024 | MUNSTER, IN
Remembering both Paul and Joy years ago when we would go visit them with Uncle Bing and Auntie Em...I always liked to see them both...Love you both...Rest peacefully now, with no pain or worries.
Tolonnie Dipdoodleton
February 15, 2024 | Baps, IN
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
fred schultz
November 05, 2022
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November 04, 2020 | Munster, IN
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Sorry Rick and family to hear about your loss.
Mike Wheeler
November 21, 2017 | Martinsville, IN
I have wonderful memories - especially times at Forsythe playinf cards with John Lookretis and Louie Gerodemos and others . We bought an Afghan from you for our son - Kurt. Many wonderful memories. Hope you remember me and family. God bless - Fred Schultz and family.
November 21, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Joy. May Paul rest in peace.
Vickey Paris
November 14, 2017 | Griffith, IN
We were so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was a nice man with a great sense of humor. We will miss him, and so will my Uncle Hilton (Ben). He thought the world of Paul.
Joy, I admire your dedication to him when he needed it most. You are a very special woman.
Joe and Laurie Hetzel
November 13, 2017 | Crown Point, IN
