Obituaries

Paul Hawksley Krumm, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2026, with his beloved wife, Catherine, by his side.

Born on March 9, 1943, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica, New York, Paul was the son of the late Paul Krumm (2006) and Alma Hawksley Krumm (2002). He was raised in Utica, New York, where he attended Whitesboro High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. A gifted athlete, Paul earned varsity letters in four sports—football, baseball, basketball, and track—demonstrating the determination, teamwork, and work ethic that would define his life.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Paul began a career with Niagara Mohawk as a groundman. Through hard work, he advanced to the position of Line Foreman, serving the company and its customers with pride throughout a 36-year career.

After spending most of his life in Upstate New York, Paul retired in 1999 and relocated to Friendsville, Tennessee, where he enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors and a well-earned retirement.

Paul’s first marriage was to the late Dale Haller Krumm. From that marriage came three children: Colleen Krumm Knight, Ryan Krumm, and Tyler Krumm.

For the past 40 years, Paul shared a loving marriage with his wife, Catherine McKenna Krumm. Together they welcomed their daughter, Kendall, in 1989.

Paul found his greatest happiness outdoors working in his yard, caring for his property, or simply enjoying nature. He had a lifelong love for animals, especially the many dogs that shared his home over the years. Paul was known for rescuing animals, and he devoted countless hours to raising orphaned raccoons and releasing them back into the wild.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Katherine McKenna Krumm; his children, Colleen Krumm Knight (Peter Knight), Ryan Krumm, Tyler Krumm (Jennifer Krumm), and Kendall Krumm; his three grandchildren; his sister, Geraldine Louise Conboy; his brother, Brian Krumm; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, dear friends, and neighbors who will miss him greatly.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Krumm and Alma Hawksley Krumm, and by his first wife, Dale Haller Krumm.

His legacy of hard work, love of family, compassion for animals, and appreciation for the outdoors will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.