Paul Kaelin, 84, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1938 in Greenwood, Indiana, a son of the late Joe and Edna Kaelin.

Paul lived in Texas for much of his life and was a true Texas cowboy! He was a rodeo rider for many years. As a career, he drove a semi for more than 30 years, then started a second career working at Stephens Pipe and Steel as a supervisor for the next 30 years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty M. Kaelin of Russell Springs and a brother, Joseph Kaelin of Texas.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Cathy

1son: Butch

A host of grandchildren & great-grandchildren. 

His family: Louise Rosian, Kathleen (Clark) Wheeler, Sharon (Jacob) Beach, and grandchildren: Abby & Yogi Beach

Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating 

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Tuesday at the funeral home

Interment: Clear Springs Cemetery in Russell Springs

Pallbearers: Clark Wheeler, Vernon Nissley, Jaden York, Ronnie Hudson, and Derek Polston

Honorary Pallbearer: Galen Crockett

Special music: Candy Wilson, Larry Skaggs, and Marcia Skaggs

An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.