On Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 , Paul E. Loomis, loving father of four children, passed away at age 66 after a month-long battle with COVID-19.  Paul was born on March 4th, 1954 in Joliet, Illinois to Dwayne and Jean (Coveny) Loomis.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman, Eagle Scout, and veteran. He was known for his quick wit, and his kind and loving spirit. Paul worked at Caterpillar as a welder for many years and held various management positions for local logistics & chemical companies. Before retiring he worked as caretaker for the Goose Lake club in Morris, IL for 7 years.  A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands lay to rest, it tore our hearts to see you go. They say memories are a treasure, and maybe that is true but, all we ever wanted was you. We'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace that you always gave us. You being there for us kids through the good and the bad times no matter what. The love you had for family was true. We'll always remember you dad because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you. We can't fully speak how much we loved you, our hearts and minds cannot tell what to say, but God only knows how much we miss you today.  Paul served in the United States Army. Stationed at Ft. Hood Texas as a Turret Repairmen and later Artillery Maintenance Foreman, for the 124th Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Armored Division "HELL ON WHEELS" FORSCOM.1973-1976.  Paul also served in the Illinois Army National Guard 233rd Engineer Company and worked as Bridge Crewman, Combat Engineer, and Nuclear Biological & Chemical Defense, NCO. Paul was activated and involved with aiding victims of the Plainfield tornado in 1990. Paul reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. 1988-1990 Paul was preceded in death by his mother Jean Loomis (Coveny) father Dwayne Loomis, step mother Eunice Loomis (Alexander}, and his son James Loomis.  He is survived by his 3 children Jason (Amanda) Loomis, Joe Loomis, and Erin Loomis. His grandchildren Sarah Loomis, and Jack Loomis. His brothers and sisters, Mark (Rose) Loomis, Brian (Sue) Loomis, Greg Loomis, Pat (Roseanne) Loomis, Kathy (Tom) Hutten, Carole (John) Butler, Timothy (David Ellis) Loomis. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Operation Home Front  Interment with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery TBA.