Paul Henry VanWhy

VAN WHY, Paul H.
Kalamazoo, MI

Died Wednesday morning July 1, 2020. Paul was born March 11, 1938 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania a son of Henry and Alice (Werkheiser) VanWhy. Years ago, he served with the Michigan National Guard for years. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1967 and was employed with the State of Michigan for 36 years before retiring. Paul was also a member of Kalamazoo Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, George VanWhy. On June 15, 1957, he was united in marriage to Florence H. (Rode) VanWhy who survives.

Also surviving, 3 children, Vicki (Lyle) Crawford of Portage, Leroy (Donna) VanWhy of Lakeland, FL, and Melody Ledford of Gobles; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother, Vernon (Becky) VanWhy of South Bend, IN; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A private visitation and church service for Paul will be held at the Kalamazoo Baptist Church, 4445 Ravine Rd. Interment will take place at Almena Cemetery. Memorial donations in honor of Paul may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice. Please visit Paul's personalized webpage for his online guestbook, or to leave a condolence. Arrangements were entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. https://www.langelands.com