Paul Ream

Paul Randall Ream, age 42, of Waterloo, died August 23, 2025. Paul was born in Paulding, Ohio, on February 1, 1983, to the late Roger Randall Ream and Carol Sue (VanCleve) Taylor. He was a truck driver. Survivors include: Son, Brayden Ream of Garrett. Daughter, Riley Herendeen of Auburn. Daughter, Kaedence Speakman Ream of Kendallville. Son, Xavier Ream of Anderson. Sister, Brittany Paige of Fountain City. Sister, Lucinda VanCleve of VanWert, Ohio. Sister, Tiffany Sutherland of VanWert. Stepfather, Kent Taylor of Noblesville. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Roger Ream in 2017 and his mother, Carol Taylor in 2020, and an infant brother, John Claude Paige. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville followed by a celebration of Paul's life and a time to share memories at 5:00 PM. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paul Ream, please visit our floral store.