Paul Daniel Gleason
Paul Daniel Gleason, 73, of Springfield passed away at 3:15 pm, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 5, 1943 in Montgomery County, Ohio to John Bernard and Priscilla Mae Bone Gleason. His parents, daughter, Lynette Hurst, grandson, Aaron Gleason, daughter-in-law, Adeline Gleason, sister, Diane Gleason and niece, Tracy Rinko preceded him in death.
He is survived by five daughters: Angela (Richard) Blair of Nora, IL, Kelli (Ed) Wedig of Gratiot, WI, Kathleen and Kristene Gleason both of Madison, WI and Ryanne Gleason of Springfield, one son: Christopher Gleason of Rapid City, SD; seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one sister: Delores (Jack) Doll of Mundelein, IL and one brother: Donald Gleason of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews.
Paul retired as the program manager for the Department of Commerce & Community Affairs. He had also worked for Crawford and Company for nine years. Paul loved to travel and was known to one and all as a generous man who made everyone feel very special. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam.
Memorial Gathering: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Paul’s biking friends are welcome to come on two wheels.
Memorial Service: 12:30 pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
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Todd E. Palmer posted on 10/25/16
Dan, or Paul, I called him both. I am so sorry I will never be able to talk to you again. The last time I saw you was at Dennis's funeral. I sure thought, and hoped we would have a lot more time to talk with each other about , . . . LIFE . You and Dennis were my favorite Poker Buddies. I will always remember our Saturday Night Poker Games.. We never played for life altering money, but there were times when we would have big enough pots to keep our attentions. I will always feel better for knowing you. Rest In Peace my Brother ! ! ! It might be a few years from now(I am sorta hoping) and I will join you and Dennis in the Hereafter. Save me a corner seat close to the bathroom there at the After Life Poker Table. I'll let you and Dennis set the limits and I will do my part by raising the bet time and time around to keep us all honest. One More, I'll take 3, OH the bets to me, I'll see that obvious bluff and raise it 2 more! Sorry I missed your funeral. I will miss you until my time on this planet is up. Love you guys !