Kuykendall, Paul Glenn 1939-2015

KUYKENDALL, ERWAY, MACHAMER, MILLERD, HEWIT

Posted By: Ruth Maring - Volunteer
Date: 1/7/2016 at 06:46:06

Per his wishes there will be no services held for Paul and his body will be cremated. His urn will be placed in the Fulton Township cemetery at a later date. Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting his obituary at www.snellzornig.com.

Paul Glenn Kuykendall was born on May 26, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Berniece (Erway) Kuykendall. He married Jane Machamer on November 15, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. Jane preceded Paul in death on July 31, 2012.

Paul graduated from Whiting Indiana High School. He was a 1985 graduate of Mt. St. Clare College. He served a 20 year career in the United States Marine Corp and retired as a Major in 1979. He moved to Fulton upon retirement and has resided there since.

Paul loved to travel and camp with Jane. They visited most of the U.S. National Parks and served as camp ground hosts at Illinois State Parks. He loved nature, going for walks, and was an avid reader.

Paul was a quiet man, but those who knew him loved him for his intelligence, sense of humor, and unwavering moral compass. He touched many lives and was loved by family and friends. He will be missed.

He is survived by one cousin, Eloise Millerd; five nephews: James Machamer of Waupaca, Wisconsin, Joseph Machamer of Clayton, California, David Machamer of Wauconda, Illinois, Paul Machamer of Frankfort, Illinois, and Daniel Machamer of Lake Zurich, Illinois; one niece: Susan Machamer-Hewit of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; three “adopted daughters”: Traci McQuistion, Jessie Blanchard, and Margaret Crosthwaite.

In addition to his wife, Paul is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials can be made to Gateway Faith Fellowship Church of Fulton, IL, and/or Genesis Hospice of Bettendorf, IA.