Paul Steenbergen, age 87 , of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 15, 2022) at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was born on September 28, 1934 in Scottsville, KY, the son of the late Hilry and Cora Crawford Steenbergen.

He was an engineer for KY Bureau of Highways, retiring after 35 years. He was on the Board of Directors of Lincoln Trail Development District and on the Grayson County Board of Health. He enjoyed fishing, watching basketball and traveling with his wife. He was a longtime member of Leitchfield United Methodist Church who sang in the choir for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Genirose Thomas Steenbergen; daughters, Marty Buckles (Allan) of Leitchfield and Lana Bruno (Thomas) of Grant, Alabama; three grandchildren, Grant Buckles (Charlene) of Louisville, Daniel Buckles (Tara) of Lexington and Julia Bruno of Nashville; two great-grandchildren, Henry and Madeline; and several nieces and nephews.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, (March 20, 2022) at the Leitchfield United Methodist Church. Bro. Tom Wilson will be officiating. Burial will be in the Leitchfield Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home until 12:45 pm, at which time we will move to the Leitchfield United Methodist Church for services.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes, Attention: Development Department, 1115 Ashgrove Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356.