Paul Douglas Carpenter, age 83 of Comstock Park, MI passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, of natural causes. He was born on April 26, 1938, to Howard and Clarice (Pelton) Carpenter, of Belmont, MI, in his grandparent's home in Comstock Park. Paul graduated from Rockford High School with the class of 1957. Having enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve the December prior to graduation, he spent weekends in Chicago at Great Lakes Naval Base and became active duty in May of 1957, shipping out after graduation on the USS Rich. He served just over 3 years, his term ending in October of 1961. He married his high school sweetheart Dorothy "June" Williams on September 14, 1958, on her birthdate, "so he would only have one date to remember", at the Congregational Church in Comstock Park. They continued the legacy that his grandfather built in the family home, raising two children: Paula and Steven. June suffered kidney failure in 1992, leaving Paul after 33 loving years of marriage. Paul found love again with Marjorie (Potter) Blakely of Nashville, MI and they wed in September of 1994. After 22 years of marriage, Marj passed in October 2016. Paul worked as a pipe fitter for the former Olmsted Heating Company, until retiring in 2000. He also enjoyed serving his community as a volunteer firefighter for Plainfield Township for 15 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was a man who was always willing to give of himself to help others. He enjoyed fly fishing, bowling and spending time with his family. Paul is survived by his children, Paula June (Richard) Humphrey and Steven Ray (Barbara) Carpenter; five grandchildren, Nicole (Jeremy) Mink, Garrett Humphrey, Kalene Weiler, Elizabeth (Ryan) Andrew, Sarah (Caden) King; one great-grandson, James King; two brothers, Gordon (Sue) Carpenter and Rolen (Betty Anne) Carpenter; and sister-in-law, Betty Carpenter. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife June Carpenter, by his second spouse Marjorie Carpenter, and his brother, David Carpenter. The family extends an invitation to the visitation for Paul will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 5-6 pm at the Beuschel Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Ave., NW, Comstock Park, 49321 with Pastor Todd Dykstra officiating. Interment will be in the Rockford Cemetery. Tribute: Paul Carpenter - A man who lived well because he loved well. James 3:13, "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his life, by deeds done in humility that comes from wisdom." A special thank you to Mercy Health, St. Mary's and Paul's care team on the 7th floor for taking such great care of him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108: www.nkfm.org. Service Details. Visitation When February 26, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location Beuschel Funeral Home Address 5018 Alpine Avenue COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321 Memorial Service When February 26, 2022 6:00pm Location Beuschel Funeral Home Address 5018 Alpine Avenue COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321 Interment When February 26, 2022 6:00pm Location Rockford Cemetery Address S Lincoln Street ROCKFORD, MI 49341 Reception When February 26, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location Beuschel Funeral Home Address 5018 Alpine Avenue COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321