WEST FRANKFORT – Paul Wayne Verschueren, 86, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois at 8:37 a.m.

Paul was born June 27, 1938, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to Victor and Elva Marie (Williams) Verschueren. He was a former coal miner and member of the UMWA. Paul absolutely loved the game of golf and was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals and Illini Basketball.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Sue Verschueren; parents, sister and brother-in-law, Rosalie and Bill Raymond; and sister-in-law, Judy Verschueren.

Paul is survived by his sons, Randy (Terrie) Robertson, Bruce (Mary) Verschueren, and Scott (Marilyn) Verschueren; daughter, Tammy (Kenny) Forthman; brothers, Jerry and Gary Verschueren; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great- great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday October 9, 2024, at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Guy Webster officiating. 

Burial will be in Denning Cemetery on the Orient Road. 

Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service.