Paul Kenneth Mccallum

Paul Kenneth McCallum, age 79 of Hastings, passed away February 20, 2018 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Paul was born on April 3, 1938, in Alpena, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Janet (Ritzler) McCallum.  He attended Alpena Catholic Central High School, graduating in 1956.  Paul married Barbara Golder in 1961.  He married Joanne Bruce in 1976 and they have enjoyed 41 years of marriage.

Paul worked in computer operations at Federal Home Life in Battle Creek, MI for 25 years and retired from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in 2002.  He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church.    Paul was an avid follower of The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels.  He liked classic cars and watching the Indianapolis 500 Race.   Paul also enjoyed walking and visiting with people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Joyce Hiser, niece, Laurie Hiser, and in-laws, Oliver and Clara Bruce.

Paul is survived by his wife, Joanne McCallum of Hastings, son, Father Greg McCallum of Traverse City, MI, daughter, Lynn (Nick) Taylor of Charlotte, MI, grandchildren, Gabrielle, Oliver and Camille, brothers, R.C. McCallum of Fort Myers, FL and Doug McCallum of Longmont, CO, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI  49058.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.   A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:00 am at the St. Rose of Lima Church.