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Paul Muench Obituary
Born: December 15, 1962
Died: March 19, 2017
Paul David (P.D.) Muench, 54, born on December 15th 1962 in Centralia, Illinois, died peacefully at Kaplan Hospice House in Newburgh, New York on March 19th 2017 from complications after colon cancer surgery.
He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. Paul is survived by his parents, Paul and Kay Muench of Channahon, Illinois; his sister, Pam Muench; and nephew, Christian (C.J.) Muench of Shorewood, Illinois; his brother, Mike Muench of Channahon, Illinois; and niece, Jenna Muench of Lockport, Illinois; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many cherished friends.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Lynn Muench (1981); paternal grandparents, Frantz and Grace Muench of Shattuc, Illinois; and maternal grandparents, Clarence and Stella Newcomb of Centralia, Illinois.
He graduated from Minooka High School in 1980 and from the University of Illinois in 1983 with an Electrical Engineering Degree. For the last 34 years, he worked for IBM in Poughkeepsie, New York as a STSM (Senior Technical Staff Member), creating innovative analog solutions for high end systems. He became a Master Inventor and was widely recognized for his forward-thinking, mentoring and problem solving skills.
Per his fellow workers: It is such a loss for all of us; Paul was a force, a mental force, both at work, current events, and sports, all of it. It's like he had his own gravity. All of us will remember him as a loyal son, brother, uncle, friend, an avid sports fan (Go Cubs!) (Go Vikings!), innovative engineer and brilliant problem solver and we will miss him dearly.
A memorial of Paul's life will be held Saturday, April 29 at Shorewood Church of God, 203 School Road, Shorewood, Illinois from 1:00pm till the service at 2:00pm; continuation of the memorial will follow the service with refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Saint Jude's Children's Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Per his family's request cremations rites to be accorded and interment will be private at Woodlawn Memorial Park at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Muench
Jenna M
August 22, 2019
i loved him so much on day we would play on his ipad together and we would laugh so much i miss though days.
Jenna Muench
April 29, 2019
Paul David Muenchs is my uncle I miss him so much I only got to see him 5 times a year is was one of the only people I could trust and he was not just an uncle he is a life loving friend.
Rita Harris
April 29, 2017
Blessings to all of his Family! I thought of him often over the years. Such good memories of us growing up in Fairhaven in Channahon. May he Rest in Peace.
April 24, 2017
So, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our prayers to you and your family.
Kent & Susan McMillin
Dom & Sandy Fodero
April 23, 2017
I remember what a sweet kind and courteous person he always was. Not only was he very smart he was fun to be around. I am sure he will be missed by so many other than just his family. Our deepest sympathy to his family and close friends. RIP Paul David...no more pain and suffering for you.
Bonnie Agnich
April 23, 2017
Kay & Paul,
I was so sorry to read Paul David's Obituary this morning. I will put him and his family in my prayers. So many good memories with the kids growing up. Bonnie Agnich & Family
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