- Date Of Birth: July 15, 1953
- Date Of Death: July 29, 2018
- State: Illinois
Paul William Kossart, 65, of Peru, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Kossart was born on July 15, 1953 in Oak Park to Erwin J. and Alice T. (Brandt) Kossart. He married Celine M. Lemrise on July 20, 1974 at St. Maurice Church, Chicago. He earned his associates degree in applied science from Illinois Valley Community College.
He worked in television production at TV35 All American Network in Ottawa. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Peru. He was a model hobby railroader and a long-time member of LS&BC Model Railroad Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics and the Burlington Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife, Celine of Peru; two daughters, Emilie (Jason) Karun of Bloomington and Anne (Tim) Gress of Peru; six grandchildren, Joey and Gwendolyn Gress and Charlie, Sam, Henry and Vivienne Karun; one brother, David J. (Julie) Kossart of Bridgeview and one sister, Susan Nicholson of Tinley Park. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Roy Cunningham and Jim Nicholson. Pallbearers will be Jason Karun, Tim Gress, Dave Kossart, Susan Nicholson, Charlie Karun and Joey Gress.
