Paul Elsea, 91, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, January 17, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Paul was a mechanical engineer for University of Missouri in St. Louis, MO and Montgomery Engineering. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church and the Helmsman Group and Past Deacon of the Church. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Wife, Marilyn, nee Watson, Elsea
- Parents, Roby and Edna, nee Allen, Elsea
- Brother, Ralph Elsea
- Sister, Annah Mae Banes
- Dog, Ava
Surviving are his:
- Children:
- Kathie Erichsen of Hamburg, Germany
- Thomas R. Elsea of Denver, CO
- Kristie (Scott) Ward of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Kevin (Lizzie) Ward
- Lainie Ward
- Elizabeth Ward
- Great granddaughter, Charlie Ward
- Nephew, Larry Elsea
- Nieces:
- Diane
- Debbie
- Penny
- Cindy
- Beloved dog, Ziva
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Private Graveside Services at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL, with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating.
3 Comments To "Paul Elsea"
#1 Comment By Kristine Perkins On February 4, 2024 @ 6:04 pm
Sending thoughts and prayers to great uncle Paul’s family. I always would see the resemblance of grandpa (Ralph) in him when I saw him. The last time I saw him was at my grandma’s 90th birthday in NY.
Love and prayers,
Kristine Perkins and family
#2 Comment By Matt and Lisa Schwarz On February 5, 2024 @ 11:08 am
We will always remember Paul as very a kind and gentle person. It was great to see him most recently at Kevin’s wedding and catch up a bit. We are so deeply sorry for your loss and send our sympathy knowing also that his was a life very well lived! We were so glad to hear that he also got a chance to see his great granddaughter.
With Love,
Matt and Lisa Schwarz
#3 Comment By Larry Johnson On February 5, 2024 @ 6:31 pm
Kathie, Thomas, Kristie and your respective families, my sympathy and prayers to all of you. Paul was a gentle, kind man, with a smile whenever meeting.
Your father and mother were dear friends of my parents June and Gene Johnson. Your Mom (Tode) and my Mom (Pete) were the closest of friends since jr. high school.
If not for now being in Africa on holiday my wife and myself would be at the visitation today.
Thinking of all of you.