Paul F. Carpenter, 80, of Springfield, passed away at 10:08 am, Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born January 28, 1944, in Springfield, the son of Paul N. and Marie A. (Malensky) Carpenter. He married Sharon Richards on January 5, 1963.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sharon Carpenter; two daughters, Leann Fox of Sherman and Christine Smith of Riverton; one son, Paul T. Carpenter of Springfield; twelve grandchildren, J.D. Gallaher, Katie (Cale) Green, Michael Fox, Alex Bryant, Danielle (Joe) Brodski, Drew (Vanessa) Carpenter, Brodie (Alexis) Carpenter, Autumn Carpenter, Brittany (Desmond) Richardson, Sydney Ritter, Dakota Ritter, and Hunter Ritter and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Spc. Jack A. Gallaher.
Paul was a United States Air Force veteran serving from 1962-1966. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Paul enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
Paul worked for the State of Illinois and was also a truck driver.
Visitation: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday, January 13, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 12:30 pm, Monday, January 13, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Pastor Clint Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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