Paul W. German, age 42, of Watertown, SD passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was engaged to Kelli Deberg, father to Connor German, and stepfather to Hayden Ries, his parents are Henry and Maxine German.
Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel in Watertown. The prayer service will be led by Father Richard Fox.
Honorary Casket bearers will be Paul's nieces and nephews: Tony, Christian and Bradley Verschelde, Caleb, Brandon and Ava Danielson, Leland and Stella German and Brock Engen-Sargent.
Paul William German, son of Henry and Maxine (Gruba) German was born on June 25, 1979 in Watertown, SD. He was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clear Lake, SD. He attended grade school at the Immaculate Conception School, Watertown Middle and Senior High School. He later obtained his GED.
He met the love of his life, Kelli in 2007, and on May 3, 2012 Kelli and Paul welcomed their son Connor into the world.
Paul lived and worked in Watertown as an assistant manager in hospitality at a restaurant.
Paul was an avid Las Vegas Raiders fan and loved to cheer on the silver and black Sundays. He was always quick with sarcasm, and an easy going attitude. He was beloved by all who worked with him and many viewed him as a father figure. He always enjoyed bringing the fun to any family gatherings and lived up to the title of the fun uncle.
Paul is survived by the love of his life, Kelli DeBerg of Watertown; his son Connor German and stepson Hayden Ries of Watertown, SD; his parents, Henry and Maxine German of Watertown; his siblings, Michelle (Jon) Danielson of Canby, MN, Jeremy (Jennifer) German of Lakeville, MN, Sarah (Marv) Verschelde of Marshall, MN, and Michael German of Watertown; Kelli's parents, Sue and Will Biberdorf of Watertown; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jeanella and Henry German; and his maternal grandparents, Frank R. Gruba and Helen D. Gruba.