Service Details
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
FUENRAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE MEET AT THE FUNERAL HOME
You may witness the service via livestream on Thursday at 11:00 am by visiting the link that will be provided before the service begins. You may also watch anytime afterward at your own convenience.
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MOUNT PLEASANT – Paul M. Cushman, 88, passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Friday, September 18, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Paul was born on April 1, 1932, the son of Albert and Grace (née Seager) Cushman. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1951. After graduation he served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later with the National Guard.
On September 21, 1957, Paul married the love of his life, Sally H. Forsmark.
Paul retired from the Oak Creek Power Plant in 1993 after 36 years of employment. He was a longtime member of Living Faith Lutheran Church (formerly Atonement Lutheran Church). Paul enjoyed reading, baking, and woodworking. He also loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, golfing and spending time at his cabin in Northern Wisconsin with family and friends.
In addition to his loving wife Sally, Paul is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Jon) Wagner; his son, Clinton (Ann) Cushman; his granddaughters, Katelyn (Dan) Gibson and Sarah Wagner; as well as dear nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray (Nancy Cushman-Parker) Cushman; his sister, Bertie Jean (William) Saunders; his parents-in-law, Samuel and Elida Forsmark; and sister-in-law, Betty (Gerald) Atkinson
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, September 24, 2020 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. A service remembering and honoring his life will follow at 11:00 a.m. An interment service with military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to Living Faith Lutheran Church.
The Cushman family extends a heartfelt thank you to his personal caregiver, Jenn Reff; Dr. Michael Mullane and staff; Ascension All Saints Hospital Cancer Center; Horizon Home Care and Hospice, especially Alyse (RN), Rory (music therapist), Jody (CNA), Chaplain Anthony, and Jennifer (social worker); Stowell Home Care, especially Jessica (CNA) and Karen (RN); and the staff at Horizon’s Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon for the professional love and attention Paul received while under their care.
Live Streaming Link https://youtu.be/VCvFzRLXk80
Ken and Jan Christman says
So sorry for your loss. Paul was a genuinely good man. We are grateful he was our neighbor. It was always a pleasure to talk with him. Blessings to your family at this difficult time.
Jennie Arent says
To my Cushman and Saunders Family. I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle Paul. Sally, Tracy & Clinton, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts are with you all, and everyone of our family members during this sad time. I have so many happy and funny memories of my “silly” Uncle, and will hold them dear and treasure them forever. From the family round robins to the other get together. Paul and Sally’s house was always my favorite. Hearing the goofy jokes, the conversations about the Mustang, the hugs and kisses. I will miss and treasure it all. Due to medical issues I will not be able to be there in person but will be watching and sending wishes of strength, happiness and comfort to everyone. I love and miss all of you.
Love, Jennie Arent (La Faive) & Family (Jamie, Brenden, Trysten, Aedan, Declan & Ireland)
Dawn Bremel says
Oh how we’ll all miss Paul and his joking with us in church. I’m so sorry for all of you and hearing about his girls that he was so very proud of. Take care of Sally and I hope to see you Thursday. My Love , Prayers & Hugs to all of you.
Pam says
Our deepest sympathy to all of you…we have such fond and loving memories of our family get togethers. Paul was such a kind, funny man. He will be greatly missed.
All our love and prayers🙏🏻
Pam & Chris Ryan and Family
Mike, Debbie, Steve, Brad and Mitzi Westphal says
Paul was a Lifelong friend to our father Richard Westphal and dear friend to our whole family. Our love to Sally and kids….
Anonymous says
grew up in the same area as PAUL we have been friends for a lot of years.I also worked with him for 32 years at the power plant. he was a great guy and a good friend he will be missed.
Wayne Karls
Bill Cushman says
Our Sympathy and Prayers , kisses and Hugs.
Aunt Sally, Tracy Jon, Clinton and Ann.
We so Loved Uncle Paul.
He will be greatly missed .
All our Love
Bill Barb
Candice Nick Sadie Riley Kylie Macy
Cayla and Grace
Cody and Jack
Xoxo
HELEN WOLF says
Sad to hear about Paul’s passing. Was a co-worker of his at we-energies.
Kathy Kaprelian says
Sally, Tracy and Clinton. So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great “neighborhood” dad and we all loved him.
He will be missed
Kathy Riley Kaprelian
Del and Phyllis Fritchen says
We are sorry to read about the loss of Paul to your family and friends. The Atonement family was special for all of us.
Gary & Debby Callp says
Wish we could have been there to offer our condolences in person , but we have been out of town since March.
Green Ridge was a wonderful neighborhood and your family were always fun to spend time with. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort