A funeral will be held Monday, July 14, 2025 for 67-year-old Paul Louis Donovan of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away July 8, 2025.
He was born July 3, 1958, son of Joseph Donovan, Sr. and Norma (Waltemate) Donovan;=, who both preceded him in death.
He married Deborah Donovan, she survives.
He is also survived by a daughter: Angela (Donya) Smith, a son: John (Laura) Donovan, two sisters: Benita (Tom) Gibson and Barbara (Jeff) Erkul, two brothers: Joseph (Vickie) Donovan, Jr. and Mike (Charlotte) Donovan, a third sister: Mary (Mike) Hogenmiller; grandchildren: Antwon, Thylan, Darrien, Ian, Kaylynn; and great-grandchildren: Azariah, Ameliah, and Rosaliah.
He was also preceded in death by sisters: Patty (Orville) Lipp and Judy (Garrie) Zahner.
Paul enjoyed working the pit crew at Sprint Car Races with his friends and tinkering around with all types of cars.
He loved spending time with his family and also going to the casino to play slot machines.
Paul served our country in The United States Navy during 1976.
Paul will be missed by all that knew him.
Visitation will be 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve,
A funeral for 67-year-old Paul Louis Donovan of Sainte Genevieve will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Basler Funeral Home, Rev. Jacob Wessel officiating.
Burial of urn will follow at Valle Spring Cemetery in Sainte Genevieve, MO with full military honors provided by VFW Post 2210.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com