Paul H. Meeuwsen

Paul H. Meeuwsen

De Pere - Paul Meeuwsen passed away on October 29, 2020, following a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family at home. Born in 1944 to Verona and Norbert Meeuwsen, he was the middle child of 7 and would refer to himself as the "middle child, the forgotten child." Everyone, however, knew him to be "unforgettable." From a competitive and hard working childhood, he grew up a gutsy kid who loved adventure. A standout football player at Abbot Penning's high school, he joined the Marines after graduating and served two tours in Vietnam. Upon his return home, he and his childhood sweetheart, Alice Danen, married and began a life of 54 years together.

Four years later, Paul graduated from UWGB and began his business career with Mobil Chemical in St. Louis. Later, he returned to Wisconsin where he spent the majority of his working life at KI in Green Bay, and eventually left to begin a new adventure with Four Corps Fabrications in Green Bay Paul was very proud when his son came to work for him, eventually purchasing the business and changing the name to Fourinox.

Paul and Alice had two children, Ben and Annie, whom he adored and established bonds with to last a lifetime. His many trips to see Annie and her family in Seattle (often on motorcycle) and climbing Mt. Rainier with Ben were just a few. His plans to hike the Alaskan pipeline, long drives in the western mountains, retracing his father's early days in Montana, and an interest in mushroom farming with his brother John were all dreams and realities that flavored Paul's character. Grandchildren followed with many joyful memories.

Paul is survived by his wife Alice, son Ben (Jacqueline), daughter Annie, grandchildren, Hanna, Quinn, Tayler, Max, Ella, Sam, Tess, Grace, and Cameron, brother John, Appleton; sister Karen (Ron), Illinois; sisters-in-law, Mary, Massachusetts; Diane (Bob), Appleton; Jane, Green Bay; Karen (Randy), Appleton; and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was proceeded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Danen, mother-in-law Margret, and brothers-in-law Carl and Tom.

Paul was a ritualistic man. In his retirement, when not off on a road trip, he could be found in his "office" in the garage, his dog by his side and the doors open so he could wave at people passing by. You will not be forgotten Dad. We miss you already.

In lieu of a funeral, a celebration of life will be held in early summer when friends and family can gather again and share their memories of Paul. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.ryanfh.com.