Paul R. Sekema

89 year old, Paul R. Sekema of DeMotte, passed away July 4, 2011.

On October 27, 1921, in Munster, Indiana, Paul was born to Paul and Irene (nee: Kraay) Sekema. Paul was a lifetime area resident and attended DeMotte Schools. Paul married Marge Lucille (nee: Konosky) on July 2, 1942 in Knox, Indiana.

Paul was an Ironworker by trade out of the local 395 for 30 years. Paul was also Army/Air Force Mechanic and Flight Engineer. Paul was a member of the American Legion Post of DeMotte, and a member of the VFW of Rensselaer.

Paul is survived by his wife: Marge, children: Marvin (Martha) Sekema and Joanne Schoonveld and son-in-law: David Anthony, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, brother: Byrne Sekema and sister: Marilyn Stellingwerf.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Rosemary Anthony and son-in-law Tom Schoonveld.

Graveside Memorial services for Paul will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the DeMotte Cemetery, with American Legion Chaplain: Howard Swart. Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Wounded Warriors.