Paul Claeys

1949 - 2024

Paul Claeys

September 20, 1949 - December 24, 2024

Paul Claeys, 75, of Long Grove, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, December 24, 2024, following a brief illness.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Schultz Funeral Home in DeWitt. Masonic and Eastern Star ceremonies will follow at 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Long Grove, with interment following in the church cemetery.

Paul David Claeys was born September 20, 1949, in Davenport, Iowa, to Maurice and Agnes (Walker) Claeys. After graduating from North Scott High School in 1968, he joined the National Guard, serving 6 years. Paul was united in marriage to Stephannie Roseland on March 3, 1973, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Long Grove. The couple resided in Long Grove, raising 3 children. Paul was a jack of all trades, working as a farmer, school bus driver, and mechanic, among many other things.

Paul was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, the National Square Dance Camporee, the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He enjoyed square dancing, camping, woodworking, boating, playing cards, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. In early years, he enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Stephannie; children, Christina (Anthony) of Davenport, Jeffrey (Kimberly) of Shawnee, Kansas, and Matthew (Valerie) of Goose Creek, South Carolina; grandchildren, Drake, Kinzie (Aaron), Kally (Hunter), Chance (Brittney), Nathaen, and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Paisley, Leilah, Lily, and Reed; sisters-in-law, Janice Claeys, and Margaret Claeys; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.