Paul, a US Navy Veteran, served during the Vietnam War as a boats mate on the USS Firedrake. He retired from Mercer Transportation after working for 49 years as a truck driver. Paul was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, the VFW, and AMVets Post 75. He enjoyed driving his truck and spending time with his family – especially his children and grandchildren.
Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nelda Deno Bickwermert; his children Paul (Sandy) Bickwermert, III of Henderson, Tonya Phillips of Naples, Florida, Missy (Mike) Bratcher of Owensboro, Holly (Garrett Andreen) Dean of Utica; step-children Sandy (Wayne) Hicks of Owensboro, Donna Green of Owensboro, and Stevie (Katie) Dupin of California; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; siblings Pat Small of Owensboro, Marvin (Mary Ann) Bickwermert of Whitesville, Wanda (Chuck) Payne of Owensboro, Glendall (Lisa Howard) Bickwermert, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind several friends, especially those with Mercer Transportation.
Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, with Father Suneesh Matthew officiating. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, and again from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday. Prayers will be said at 6:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society; 3140 Parisa Drive; Paducah, Kentucky 42003. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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