Paul Frost

St Joseph Paul Dale Frost 69, of St Joseph, IL passed away at 8:47 AM on April 6, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Paul was born on November 16, 1952 the son of Harold Joseph and Virginia Dale (Sternhagen) Frost in Rapid City, SD. He married Ellen Jane Freeman at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, HI on September 3, 1977.

Survivors include his wife Ellen Jane Frost of St Joseph, IL, one son, Matthew (Elizabeth Shaheen) Frost and two daughters, Margaret (Keyvan) Samadi and Melissa Frost. He is also survived by his siblings, Joseph Gregory (Joyce) Frost, Carolyn (Maher) Al-Khoury, Eric (Pam) Frost, David (Debbie) Frost, and Amy (Jason) Souza.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Stephen Joseph Frost, Karl Albert Frost and Kenneth Anthony Frost.

Paul served in the United States Navy as a submariner from 1971 until 1992 where he achieved the rank of Senior Chief Machinist Mate. After serving his country he worked as a Purchasing Agent for the Illiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Danville until 2012. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar and listening to music, woodworking and watching a variety of movies in his free time. He was also an avid sports fan and was a longtime supporter of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners. But his very favorite pastime was simply playing cribbage with his family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 6, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Pastor Glenn Corbley will officiate. Burial will be in Danville National Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post 210. Visitation will be held from 9:00 10:00 AM Friday, May 6, 2022 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the ALS Therapy Development Institute at als.net or the American Diabetes Association.

Please join Pauls family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .