Paul Killian

Paul Peter Killian - Kaukauna - Age 93, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at St. Paul Elder Care with his family by his side. He was born on March 26, 1930, to Henry E. and Susan R. (Schmitz) Killian in Kaukauna. After graduation from Kaukauna High School in 1948, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves. Paul was united in marriage to Jeanne C. Biselx on July 26, 1952, at Holy Cross in Kaukauna. Paul's occupation was papermaker at Thilmany mill for 38 years. Paul enjoyed his family, gardening, fishing, hunting, and "collecting things". Paul is survived by his wife of 71 years: Jeanne; children: Paula Killian, Perry (Sid) Killian, Wendy Killian, Kurt (Lynette) Killian, Sandy (Keith) Vandenberg; and daughter-in-law: Nancy Killian. Grandchildren: Neil (Marissa Stoeger) Gunther, Katie Gunther, Aaron (Carrie) Volp, Jeremy (Carrie) Volp, Leah (Troy) Dukowitz, Lisa (Dan) Peeters, Robin Rietveld (Rich Kling), Karen Rietveld, Sharon (Chris) Kotkiewicz, Brad Hartmann, Mallory Killian (John Palmbach), Kellie (Davis) Arndt, Lindsey Killian, Phil Kussart, Paul Kussart, Jena Vandenberg, Cody (Brianna) Vandenberg, Kala Vandenberg, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Paul is also blessed with many loving nieces and nephews and their families as well as many cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his son: Kevin Killian; his parents; parents-in-law: Byron and Hilda Biselx; siblings and their spouses: Bob (Claire) Killian, Marie (Ken) Van Elsen, Rita (Fran) Wagner, Jean (Herb) Hermson, Joy (Bill) Vander Loop; and nephews: Steve Wagner, Phil Killian, and Jeff Killian. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 1201 Buchanan Rd., Kaukauna. Visitation will precede the funeral mass at St. Katherine Drexel from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Gift of Life Transplant House at Mayo Clinic - Minnesota and/or St Jude Children's Hospital. Paul's family extends their heartfelt thank you to Compassus Hospice, St. Paul Elder Care Hospice and staff for their exceptional compassion and care.

Fargo Funeral Home, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna, 54130, 920-766-6200, www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com