Paul D. Cleary, 89 of Paxton died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells Street, Paxton with Father Dong Van Bui officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be Friday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed; masks and social distancing are required.

Paul was born August 11, 1931 in Rantoul the son of Donald Paul and Nora McNamara Cleary. He married Barbara Jean Mell November 10, 1951 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Paxton. She preceded him in death May 30, 2015.

He is survived by two daughters, Peggy (Rodney) Irvin of Paxton, Alyce (Bob) Hein of Paxton; six grandchildren, Donald (Desiree) Cleary, Mark (Jessica) Irvin, Rachel (Dustin) Steele, Alex (Nicole) Irvin, Angie (Shane) Ritter, Hannah Hein; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Joan) Cleary of Rantoul; and cousin, Ruthie Frederickson of Paxton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Kevin Stone, son Raymond Cleary and sister Patty Robertson.

Paul graduated from Paxton High School in 1949. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Paxton. Paul was a farmer for 68 years, a dairy farmer for over 30 years and a trader of livestock. He was Button Twp Road Commissioner for 28 years and worked for Bill Kruse Auctions ever since 1983.

Paul had a great zest for life and looked forward to each day. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice or to the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.