Paul Kamminga

Paul H. Kamminga

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Paul H. Kamminga on March 25, 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on January 16, 1950 to George and Rose (Boersma) Kamminga. Paul loved farming and raising hogs. He taught at Christian Haven Boys School in Wheatfield, Indiana, and painted part-time during summer breaks. After retiring from teaching, he decided to drive a semi-truck for Carter Express in Anderson, Indiana. Paul received the ‘Driver of the Year’ award and the ‘Million-Mile’ safe driver award.

Paul is survived by his loving wife: Karen (Toppen) Kamminga, and their four children: Patrick (Jaime) Kamminga, Kevin (Shelly) Kamminga, Ondrea (Kiley) Whited, and Daniel (Deb) Kamminga, 9 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren, one brother: Al Kamminga, and one sister: Marilyn Rucker.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Ron Kamminga, and Harvey Kamminga.

Upon Paul’s request, he will be cremated.

Donations can be made to the family to offset final expenses and for further research on glioblastoma by clicking on the following link:

https://gofund.me/659b0416