Paul Ronald Haagsma, Age 80, left his earthly home and joined his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 16th, 2016.

Paul was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 3, 1935. He was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. Paul was on the school track team and participated in the Tech choir and choir productions. Paul attended Purdue University where he studied Engineering. He was employed at several engineering firms before finally pursuing his dream of being an architect and home builder.

The first home he helped to design and build was his first family home in Orchard Park. Later he would build in North & South Harbor in Noblesville, IN. Paul branched out to building in the Geist and Carmel, IN areas. He was chosen as one of ten builders to participate in the 1996 Home -A-Rama. He coached his children in basketball, baseball & soccer. He encouraged his children to branch out and try new things. There was not one event that his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren participated in that he ever missed. He was always there.

He taught his children how to be self-sufficient and gave them the life skills to take into adulthood. Paul enjoyed doing home projects not only around his home but at his children’s as well.

Paul was an avid golf player and participated in many golf tournaments with his friends over the years.  Paul enjoyed fishing from a very young age taking trips to Canada with friends and family. Paul enjoyed traveling including Europe, the Dominican Republic, Nevada and other interesting places. He was very active and involved in his high school reunion committee. He was a very proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Paul leaves behind his children, Cindi A. (Haagsma) Graat, Robert Randall Haagsma and Robyn Lynn (Haagsma) King. Brother Darrell Paul Haagsma and sister-in-law Barbara (Rue) Haagsma. Sisters Pamela Kersage-Beaulieu, Marsha (Kersage) Cline and brother-in-law Jim Cline. Daughter-in-Law Becky Haagsma. Son-in-laws, Perry Blouin and Matt King. Grandchildren Ashley C. (Graat) McNeil, husband Isaac McNeil, Tori M. Graat, Christian Haagsma,  Hannah Haagsma, Blake King, Will King and Sam King. Great grandchildren, Jackson A. Griffin, Xavier M. McNeil, Urijah J. McNeil, Kai A. McNeil, Dawson McNeil, Dakota McNeil and Blake McNeil. Nieces Angela (Woods) Bechtol, Shannon (Haagsma) Mann & Bree (Flores) Rauck. Nephews Leb Woods and Mark Haagsma.  Paul was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy M. (Weaver) Haagsma and James Paul Haagsma. Son Steven Haagsma, sister Patti (Haagsma) Woods, daughter Dawn Angela (Haagsma) Carle and great grandchild, infant Nichols.

There will be a celebration of life for Paul at Christian Faith Centre 5601 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226 on Saturday, June 25th at 1:00 pm. Paul will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched and was a part of. Family and friends are encouraged to share their favorite sentiments and stories about Paul by visiting www.indianafuneralcare.com.