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Paul William Voss

1962 - 2022

Paul William Voss obituary, 1962-2022, Placerville Ca, CA

BORN

1962

DIED

2022

Paul Voss Obituary

Paul William Voss
Placerville CA - Paul William Voss
July 30, 1962-Nov. 27, 2022
Born at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Alton, IL on July 30, 1962, to James and Rita Kathleen Voss. Paul passed away peacefully with his mother, Rita, and his brothers Tom and Matt by his side. Paul is survived by his mother Rita, and his siblings Matt and Paula, Tom and Robin, Anne, Laura and Jeff, Mike and Brigit. He was blessed with 12 nieces and nephews and one great niece. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Jim, his brother Chris, and his nephew Nathanial.
Paul exuded joy wherever he went!
Born with Down Syndrome, he was one of seven children, second oldest. At the age of 60, Paul's life was filled with purpose, love and fulfillment.
In Special Olympics he was accomplished in the swimming pool, and Floor Hockey. He also excelled in drawing and art.
Paul was a loyal, hard working employee no matter where he worked. One of his greatest accomplishments was the 32.5 years he spent working for the Placerville McDonald's.
Paul was an Alter Server for 39 years. He served in many of the family's Sacramental Masses (marriages, baptisms). He loved being in charge!
Paul made so many connections with all that he met. Some momentarily and others for years. His smile was genuine and his love of people evident.
Mostly, Paul was an amazing son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His gentle, kind soul pierced through the hardest of hearts and melted away exteriors. He taught everyone about living in the present moment and cherishing those times.
There will be a graveside service at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Alton, IL in June 2023 (Date TBD)
Donations can be made to -
St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 717 State Street, Alton, Il 62002

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Published by The Telegraph on Dec. 6, 2022.

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Kathleen Maher Meyers

December 10, 2022

What a beautiful tribute to your son,
I´m so sorry for your loss. Kathleen Maher Meyers

Tammy Curbello

December 10, 2022

Rita, I'm so sorry to hear about Paul.
He will be greatly missed.
I remember when I first started helping with Jim and got to know Paul.
After awhile when I would come, he would jester towards me and say "The real Tammy is here", he would come next to me and give me a quick hug and walk away with that beautiful smile of his.
I'm very grateful to have gotten to know Paul and have him in my life.
May he rest in peace.
The real Tammy

RICK SIMPSON

December 8, 2022

Rita condolences to you and your family. Thanks for sharing Paul's story in the Telegraph Obituary. He was exceptional. It was a blessing for Paul to be with you for 60 years,

Gerald Waters

December 7, 2022

Sorry for your loss Rita. May Paul rest in peace. God Bless.

Mary Jo O'Toole-Kessler

December 6, 2022

Rita, I am so very sorry for your loss..

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