Paul D. Ziemnisky Sr., 75, of Cheneyville, IL, passed away at 2:47 P.M. Tuesday January 10, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born April 4, 1947, in Westerly, RI, the son of Anthony W. and Mella M. (Boron) Ziemnisky. He married Patti J. Ervin on October 27, 1995, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston. She survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Paul (Cindy) Ziemnisky, Jr. of Libertyville, IL, and Chris (Kendra) Ziemnisky of Danville, IL; one sister, Ann (Jeff) McCrave; twin brother, Peter Ziemnisky of Providence, RI; seven grandchildren, Tayler, Christian, Addyson, Alyza, Kelsey, Jenna, and Cara; two great grandchildren, Keatyn and Audrielle; one niece, Jessica Goins; and one nephew, Jason Blackburn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Anthony.
Paul served in the United States Air Force for six years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Service Star and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was a proud member of the VFW and the American Legion.
After the war, he joined the post office where he worked his way up from carrier to postmaster, ultimately spending 37 years. In his last few years, he was asked to “clean-up” troubled post offices across the state. He took pride in ensuring people received their mail on time.
Paul was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston. He was passionate about his gardening, RV travel trips, Chicago Cubs baseball, and his three cats (Blackie, Princess, and Ninja). He also enjoyed collecting stamps but most importantly, seeing and hearing about his grandchildren’s ventures.
A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Monday January 16, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home, with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201.
Please visit www.anderson-fuenral-home.com to view Paul’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
