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Paul KRUPKE Obituary
KRUPKE,
Paul R.
Paul was born August 26, 1957 and died of a heart attack on October 8, 2018. He grew up in Reardan and graduated from Reardan High School in 1975 and graduated from Whitworth College with a degrees in Education and Music. After teaching music for two years, he decided to be a painting contractor specializing in interiors, something he always loved to do. He was meticulous in his work carefully doing every step by hand, a true craftsman in his trade. Paul was instrumental in starting and working in the Three Cedars House in Tacoma that cared for people dying from AIDS. He is survived by his parents Carroll and Carolyn Krupke, brothers Jim (Maureen) Krupke, Terry (Sue) Krupke, nephews Jeff Krupke, Josh (Laurie) Krupke, Brian Krupke, nieces Elizabeth Krupke, and Stephanie Krupke. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Randy and Judy Krupke. Paul was a caring loving, son, brother, and friend who was fun to be around and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Friday October 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA with Pastor Cynthia Wuts, officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Krupke family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.
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Craig and Abbie Lints
October 23, 2018
Paul was our best friend. We found out on the night of a full moon, too late to attend the memorial. I will never look at a full moon again without seeing Paul's shining face. Giving light and love to all those around him.
Jo Gooley
October 19, 2018
"Some people come into our lives and quickly go - but they leave footprints in our hearts and we are never ever the same.
Such a wonderful gift Paul gave to me as he used his creative soul to repaint my house and get me started on a new path.
Jack Fallat
October 15, 2018
Our friendship with Paul goes back to the mid 80's, shortly after we were married. All the paint and paper on the walls of our home are the product of his masterful artistic talents. We always relied on his advice and trusted his decisions. He was never wrong. He was a true perfectionist. The wonderful memories of his friendship will live with us forever.
Jack Fallat
Christine Nettle
Peggy & Lrry Erickson
October 15, 2018
We met Paul in the Tacoma area. It didn't take long in his presence to experience and appreciate his personal warmth and kindness. He was a gift to us and our world. Blessings to his family.
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Patty Falk Nielsen
October 14, 2018
I will miss Paul's warmth and friendship that was evident every time I saw him. I knew him while growing up in Reardan and during his time in Tacoma. His work in Tacoma on behalf of Three Cedars was important in the lives of many people. It will be hard knowing he is no longer on the Earth, but his kind spirit lives on. Blessings to the family.
Connie Willard DeBurger
October 14, 2018
Paul played for my wedding in 1975. He was a talented musician and caring friend. He will be missed.
Glenda Swanson Hudkins
October 14, 2018
RIP PAUL. SAD HEART RIGHT NOW FOR YOUR FAMILY. LORD BLESS CARROLL AND CAROLYN.
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