Paul D. DeGroot

Paul D. DeGroot, 86 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 11:21 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at home.

Born on June 22, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Herman and Teresa (Wasner) DeGroot.

Paul was a welder and machinist. He formerly owned and operated the Anvil and Saw.

He was a proud NRA member and a collector of everything.

Survivors include his wife, Sheryl Diane (Feece) DeGroot of Winamac, children, Kelly Bierrum (Tom Morphet), Samantha Malchow (Aaron), Sheryl Gaillard, Perrin DeGroot (Katie), Kim Podell (Kevin), brother, Roy DeGroot (Patricia), Donald DeGroot (Judith), sister, Judith Tompkins, grandchildren, Thomas Johnston, Tyler Campbell, Jillian Hankla (Justice Hartley), Emily Elston (Shawn), Abigail Manns (Dakota), Hannah Koch (Hunter), Jack DeGroot, Brian Podell (Bethany), Megan Mosher (Mike), Nathan Bierrum (Alex), Katie Bierrum and Shannon Bierrum. Great grandchildren, Faith, Kylie, Kara and Gavin Johnston, Ellie and Parker Campbell, Hunter Hartley, Sadie, Easton and Owen Manns, Alene Podell, Henry and Hudson Mosher.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Brink(Alberta) Brother and sister in law, Sandra Johnston, daughter, Daniel Tompkins, brother in law and Micheal Bierrum, son in law.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Paul and Sheryl’s home on Saturday, August 31,2024 from 2-4pm.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.

Paul’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.