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Paul Pearson Obituary
Paul W. Pearson, 78, of Westville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at home. He was born Nov. 15, 1942, in Harvey, Illinois, to Bert and Elizabeth (Repka) Pearson.
On Jan. 29, 2021, he married Katherine (Wenzel), who survives. Paul is survived by his son, Gregory (Michelle) Pearson of Westville; five step-grandchildren, Clara Keegan, Millie and Hunter Childress, and Jayden Fuller; stepchildren, Kristy (Derek) Childress of Houston, Texas, and Timothy Fuller of Westville; and three brothers, Bert (Susie) Pearson, Richard Pearson and Ernie Pearson, all of Valparaiso. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela, and his first wife, Sharry Pearson.
Paul was a social worker at the Westville Correctional Center for 40 years.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Newhard Funeral Home, 58 W. Walnut St. in Westville. Fr. David Pearson will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Independent Cat Society, 4061 S. County Line Road, Westville, IN, 46391, or the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter, 1100 W. 42nd St., Suite 215, Indianapolis, IN, 46208. www. newhardfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Sweetie
November 27, 2021
My forever love. We shared 25 amazing years. You remain in my heart and in my thoughts forever.
Erika Will
November 13, 2021
Uncle Paul, I will always remember you for your intelligence, wit, keen insights, & dry sense of humor. I appreciate the humorous scheme you concocted to introduce my parents. You are remembered, loved, & missed. Love, Erika
Joe McGee
November 12, 2021
Worked alongside Paul who was liked by all. R I P
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