Paul W. Koskamp, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Heritage Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with dementia and diabetes. Paul was born on August 15, 1929, the son of Arthur and Martha (Swart) Koskamp. On June 22, 1962, he married Edna Van Ess in Hingham, WI.
Paul helped his dad with farming and later he was employed at Modern Equipment in Port Washington, Smith Bros. Fish Shanty, Harry's Restaurant and was a volunteer at the Food Pantry in Port Washington.
Even though he was not involved in farming for many years, his love for the farm and outdoors never left him. He enjoyed going for walks and spending time at the lake watching the fishing boats come in.
Paul was a devoted husband and father and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was an active member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church Port Washington. Paul loved his family and church.
Paul is survived by his wife Edna and daughter Joanne; sisters, Mary (Clarence) Thiel, Jane Ratmeyer; brother, Aaron (Barbara) Koskamp; sister-in-law, Laverne Joosse. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jim and Peter (Anna) Koskamp; brothers-in-law, Luther Ratmeyer, Adrian Joosse, and John (Arline) Wisse
A private family service with live stream option will be held at 11AM on Friday, January 22, 2021. Paul will be laid to rest at Hingham Cemetery.
Memorials are appreciated to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church Port Washington, Alzheimer's Association or American Diabetes Association.
Please copy and paste the link below to view the service at 11AM on Friday, January 22, 2021. The meeting ID and Passcode are provided.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84844564743?pwd=elZKdTdsSkxRS1hOYktFaWwrSlp0Zz09
Meeting ID: 848 4456 4743
Passcode: 397870