MOUNT PLEASANT – Paul M. Cushman, 88, passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Friday, September 18, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Paul was born on April 1, 1932, the son of Albert and Grace (née Seager) Cushman. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1951. After graduation he served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later with the National Guard.

On September 21, 1957, Paul married the love of his life, Sally H. Forsmark.

Paul retired from the Oak Creek Power Plant in 1993 after 36 years of employment. He was a longtime member of Living Faith Lutheran Church (formerly Atonement Lutheran Church). Paul enjoyed reading, baking, and woodworking. He also loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, golfing and spending time at his cabin in Northern Wisconsin with family and friends.

In addition to his loving wife Sally, Paul is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Jon) Wagner; his son, Clinton (Ann) Cushman; his granddaughters, Katelyn (Dan) Gibson and Sarah Wagner; as well as dear nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray (Nancy Cushman-Parker) Cushman; his sister, Bertie Jean (William) Saunders; his parents-in-law, Samuel and Elida Forsmark; and sister-in-law, Betty (Gerald) Atkinson

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, September 24, 2020 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  A service remembering and honoring his life will follow at 11:00 a.m.   An interment service with military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.  Memorials have been suggested to Living Faith Lutheran Church.

The Cushman family extends a heartfelt thank you to his personal caregiver, Jenn Reff; Dr. Michael Mullane and staff; Ascension All Saints Hospital Cancer Center; Horizon Home Care and Hospice, especially Alyse (RN), Rory (music therapist), Jody (CNA), Chaplain Anthony, and Jennifer (social worker); Stowell Home Care, especially Jessica (CNA) and Karen (RN); and the staff at Horizon's Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon for the professional love and attention Paul received while under their care.

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Service Details

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

FUENRAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.

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You may witness the service via livestream on Thursday at 11:00 am by visiting the link that will be provided before the service begins.  You may also watch anytime afterward at your own convenience.

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