On August 9, 2022 Paul J. Veenendaal left his life on earth and entered into his eternal home where he met his
Lord and Savior. On February 14, 1931 Paul was born to Walter and Arlie (Dulmes) Veenendaal
in Sheboygan Falls where he grew up going to the First Reformed Church with his family and as
a member he sang in the choir and was a co-treasurer of the Sunday School. He attended the
Sheboygan Falls Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1949. He then went to
Sheboygan Business College and in May 1950 was employed by the Mailing Department of the
Kohler Company until September 1951 when he was enrolled at Bob Jones University in
Greenville, SC. On November 4, 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army and was sent
to Fort Campbell, KY. After 16 weeks of basic training with the 11th Airborne Division, he was
assigned to the Adjutant General Corps and was deployed to Pusan, Korea where he worked in
the Post Office. After 18 months, he returned to the United States and enrolled in Mission House
College (Lakeland) and on May 27, 1956 he received an Associate Degree in Applied Science in
Business Administration. He accepted employment in the Accounting Department of Schultz
Sav-O Stores (Piggly Wiggly) in Sheboygan. He formed their Credit Union and served as the
first treasurer in addition to his regular accounting responsibilities. After 24 years, his time there
ended and he became a Teachers Aid in the Sheboygan Public School STRIVE Program which
assists students with dysfunctional problems. After 2 years, he resigned and was employed for
several years making floral deliveries for Caan’s Floral. In the past, he was a counselor at the
Friendship House, a Big Brother, and in the prison ministry at the Kettle Moraine Correctional
Institution.
In 1969, he transferred from the First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls to Bethany
Reformed Church in Sheboygan where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon. When
his term as an elder ended, he joined the fellowship of the Evangelical Free Church in
Sheboygan where he taught a Sunday School class for children. In 1993, he joined the
congregation of City Church and served as an usher for several years.
Paul was married to Nancy Veenendaal from 1968-1993. From this union came his son, Mark.
He also adopted Nancy’s daughter Barbara as his own. When his children were younger, he
enjoyed taking his family to resorts in Eagle River and camping in local campgrounds. He was
an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching games on TV with his pet cat Molly in his home. He
had an extensive collection of photographs and helmets autographed by the Green Bay Packers.
What people most remembered about Paul was that he was witty, enjoyed wholesome humor,
had a notable memory, and had a desire to read and hear about Bible prophesy.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Todd) Anderson of Monument, CO, and his son, Mark
(Jennifer) of Sun Prairie, WI, six grandchildren, Ariana (Derek) Buehner, Claire, Katelyn and
Noah Anderson of Monument, CO, and Rayna and Kaden Veenendaal of Sun Prairie, WI. He is
further survived by his sister, Ruth (David) Clement of Menomonee Falls, WI, his sister-in-law,
Nancy Veenendaal of South Elgin, IL and special cousins, Glen and Mary Dulmes of Sheboygan
Falls, and his special nephew, Brad Veenendaal of Sheboygan. He is further survived by nieces,
nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,
Roland and Lamont; sister-in-law, Mary Veenendaal and special cousin, Muriel Reimes.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535
S. 12 th St., Sheboygan, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service 11:00 a.m. Paul will be laid to
rest in the Meditation Hall in the Chapel of Eternal Light at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Kohler,
WI.
He wanted to thank Dr. Marshall Matthews and staff, Dr. Vinicius Lopes and staff, Dr. Jacob
DeMaster and staff, Dr. Fisseha Ghidey and staff, Pine Haven Rehab Facility, Aurora Health
Care, Progressive Care Center Therapy Facility, S.S.C. staff, Terrace Place staff, St. Nicholas
Hospital staff and the staff of Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home
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