Paul L. Livek's Obituary
Paul L. Livek, age 77, of Tavares passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012. He was born November 26, 1934 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Andrew and Jessie (Fredeen) Livek. He married Edith Mueller Sissel on November 28, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Edith of Tavares, FL; daughter, K.J. (Dan) Rebarcak of Long Grove, IA; son, Andrew Livek of Rock Island, IL; step-daughters, Cindy (Richard) McAdams of Altus, OK and Debbie Sue (William) Werner of California City, CA; step-sons, Michael Sissel of Neponset, IL and Bill Sissel of Princeton, IL; sister, Lois (David) Hoffstetter of Kewanee, IL; and 7 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from Kewanee High School in 1953 and Brown’s Peoria School of Business in 1955. He was sales manager and co-owner of Kewanee Auto Supply for 37 years. He was a member of Adventure Christian Church in Tavares, FL, where he served many years as a deacon. He was a 20 year member of the American Motorcycle Association, a member of the Kewanee National Guard for 6 years, and he enjoyed boating and fishing. He was a devoted father to all his children, and a wonderful grandfather. Along with boating and fishing, Paul and Edith did a lot of traveling together, visiting family and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Adventure Christian Church in Tavares. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adventure Christian Church Academy for a new floor in the gym. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left by signing the guestbook below.
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