Paul Dennis Stevens (Denny), 89 of Weston WI went to be with Jesus on April 19, 2022 after suffering a massive stroke on April 12, 2022. His battle with Alzheimer's is now finished and he has a clear mind to worship his Lord for eternity. Paul was born on April 16, 1933 (Easter Sunday) in his family home in Terre Haute, IN. to Mary Alice Stevens and Ralph E. Stevens. He was an only child. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. In High School he lettered in Basketball, Baseball and Tennis. Paul loved to play and watch basketball. His claim to fame was making his high school friend Bobby Leonard a top scorer by feeding him the ball all the time and Bobby went on to be inducted to the basketball hall of fame. Paul attended Indiana University, Pledged Kappa Sig Fraternity, and majored in political science and graduated in 1954. He met the love of his life on a blind date. He married Joan Elizabeth Wilhite on March 13, 1955. He entered the Army 2 weeks later and he served as a tank gunnery range instructor at Fort Knox, KY for 2 yrs. Being promoted to 1st lieutenant. He then worked for Indiana Limestone Institute in sales. His next job was with Travelers Insurance. We moved around the Midwest on average every 4 years for dad's promotions. 35 years later he retired from Travelers at age 60. He was involved with church serving as Sunday school teacher, on trustees at Gary Church and the Illinois Northern Conference, Gary Gardner's, VBS, Christmas sharing, ushering, scout leader, and loved to take kids fishing, auctioning off a day of fishing for church fundraisers. Paul was in Kiwanis for many years and also a Mason. He was a very active with Boy Scouts and a scout leader for many years. Paul always enjoyed being outside working in his yard and had a green thumb when it came to plants. His favorite place to be was in a boat on a lake with a fishing pole or by a fire pit. He loved the North woods, musky fishing, gardening, camping and being with his family and the love of his life Joan. He was at every event his kids had and as many as he could for his grandkids and great grandkids. He truly loved his family and will be missed. Survived by: Wife of 67 years Joan Elizabeth Wilhite Stevens, Weston, WI Daughter Teresa Lynn Stevens Ruhl (Rick), Wausau WI Grandson Nathan James Ruhl (Linnea), Palatine, IL Grandson Kevin Paul Ruhl (Cally O'Leary) Wausau, WI Great grandson Charlie O'Ruhl, Wausau, WI Daughter-in-Law Becky Stevens, Carbondale, IL Grandson Philip James Stevens (Kristin) , St, Charles, MO Great Grandchildren, Ava Rose Stevens and Connor James Stevens St. Charles, MO Grandson David Michael Stevens, St. Louis, MO And Many Nieces and Nephews Pre-deceased by: Daughter (Infant) Kimberly Ann Stevens Nov. 14, 1956 Son James Ralph Stevens Aug. 29,2021 Parents Ralph Emerson Stevens May 19, 1961 Mary Alice Shell Stevens Jan. 20, 1997 Celebration of Life Services: Renaissance Assisted Living May 6, 2022 Visitation 3:30 Service 4:00 We ask that it be for residents only and family Gary United Methodist Church 224 North Main Street Wheaton IL 60187 May 28, 2022 Visitation 1:00 Service will be live streamed at 2:00 (garychurch.org, look for live stream link), Reception following, family dinner at 4:00 Will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Terre Haute IN TBD In Lieu of flowers, Donations in Paul Dennis Stevens memory can be given to: Gary Church or Alzheimer's research at curealz.org/donate Can leave online memories/ condolences at mwcs.ws