Paul Harvey Kinzer
Age 80, of Okemos (formerly of Lapeer, Michigan), passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Paul was born July 29, 1942 in Detroit to Benjamin and Marion (Malkin) Kinzer. He graduated from Detroit Henry Ford High School, class of 1960. Paul went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Eastern Michigan University. He married Ann Clarkson on June 13, 1965 in Capac, Michigan. Paul taught high school history and political science for Lapeer Community Schools from 1966-1993. He was a beloved and dedicated educator who loved his students and took great pride in their accomplishments. During retirement, Paul enjoyed watching sports, family, and anything involving his grandkids.
Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Kinzer of East Lansing, Michigan; sons: Bill Kinzer and Gary (Marcy) Kinzer both of Okemos, Michigan; daughter: Lynn (Paul) Bajorek, also of Okemos, Michigan; grandchildren: Maggie, Luke, Ryan, and Nick of Okemos; brothers: Bruce (Deborah) Kinzer of Gambier, Ohio, and Mark (Roslyn) Kinzer of Ann Arbor, Michigan; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Jane (Jim) St. Onge of Lindstrom, Minnesota. Paul was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents, his wife’s parents, Bill and Connie Clarkson, and his niece, Amanda Kinzer.
A visitation to honor Paul’s life will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw Street, Lansing, MI 48933.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to:
The Lapeer Leader Fund
250 E. Second St., Lapeer, MI 48446
https://www.leaderfundlapeer.com
or
The Okemos Education Foundation
4406 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
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Jane and Jim St. Onge
July 11, 2023 at 8:53 pmPaul, our brother-in-law, was an amazing person and what a remarkable life he had. Our family will not be the same without him he made a difference in so many lives. We are so sorry for your loss.
Anita Lopez
July 11, 2023 at 10:47 pmAnn, Bill, Gary, Lynn and extended Family, so sorry to hear of your great loss. My heart is saddened. He was such a nice, honorable man. May your memories help you through this.
Oscar Rodriguez
July 12, 2023 at 7:03 amMr. Kinzer was the quintessential teacher at Lapeer East High School. He was well respected by his students and colleagues for his hard work and dedication. He was that knowledge bank that we could count on and he was always willing to share with his peers. His filing cabinets were filled with wonderful notes on every chapter, along with learning targets, worksheets and activities, quizzes, tests and much, much more. I should know; I helped clean out those cabinets, which were still very organized, almost thirty years after he retired. Condolences to the family.
Patti Bennett Glasgow
July 12, 2023 at 7:41 amThey say that you remember a teacher not for what they taught but for how they were as a person, and that is certainly true for Mr. Kinzer. I was priveleged to be a student of his during hs first year of teaching in Lapeer. His enthusiasm for World History made it enjoyable for his students but what really stood out was his kindness and caring for us. God bless the Kinzer family in your loss, you are in my prayers as you mourn.
Andy
July 13, 2023 at 11:59 amWe miss you, Uncle Paul!
The Sprecksell Family
July 13, 2023 at 3:25 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As a fellow LCS employee, and seeing him quite soon after some very serious health issues, I’ll always remember him coming into the Administration Building with that infectious smile. It seemed to be written all over his face and in his demeanor, “I’ve got this”.
He was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Angie Jantz
July 14, 2023 at 8:47 amGary and family, I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences and pray the wonderful memories you made with your Dad will give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Greg Fell
July 14, 2023 at 10:46 amBill, Gary, and Lynn,
Jennifer and I send our heartfelt condolences. I have very fond memories of talking with your dad. He was an intelligent, kind, and compassionate man. Praying for all of you.