Paul Daniel Stein

“Changes come…Keep your dignity…Take the high road…Take it like a man” -- Puscifer

Paul Daniel Stein, age 41, of Germantown Hills, formerly of Chillicothe, found eternal peace on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born April 27, 1981, Paul Daniel is the son of Mark Stein and Diane Perkins. He was an idea guy with clear focus on his professional goals. Paul worked tirelessly to earn supervisory and managerial jobs throughout his long tenures with Mediacom and most recently Sherman’s. He won the respect of all who worked with him and made many friends during his life. Paul had many shared interests with friends and was an avid concert goer who was committed to every mosh pit he could find. He will be forever remembered for his sense of humor, humongous heart, and willingness to help friends. To know Paul was to love Paul.

He is survived by his sweetheart Lauren, married in 2017, and their daughter Ava, born in 2019; his parents: Mark (Nancy) Stein and Diane (Dave) Perkins; his sister, Gretchen (Brandon) Williams, and stepsiblings: Erin (Chris) Rebholz and Carl Whitecotton; nieces and nephews: Taylor, Logan, Spencer, Gabrielle, Wyatt, Haylee, Haven, Skyla, and Aeris; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents: Harry and Carolyn Stein and Homer Jr. and Jean Smith.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Great Oaks Community Church, 515 Illinois Route 116, in Germantown Hills from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at 6:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Jason Roton.

Those who wish to attend Paul's services virtually are welcome to join the live stream beginning at 6:00 p.m. The live stream can be accessed via Paul's memorial page.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Paul’s memory to the family in order to establish an education fund for his daughter, Ava.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book, upload photographs, and share Paul’s memorial page via social media.

Funeral services and arrangements are being made under the direction and care of Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes in Coal City (815) 634-2125.