Paul G. Thompson of Oak Harbor, 64, died July 8, 2004.

Paul was en route from his home in Washington to be with his ill father. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of George and Ethel (Steffen) Thompson.

Immediately after graduating from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Wis., he joined the U. S. Navy, and retired as a chief petty officer. Paul was a motion picture projectionist and chief engineer for radio stations in the Oak Harbor and Mount Vernon areas. Paul had a strong fondness for assisting people in computer programming, repairing complex electrical components and motion picture projection equipment.

Paul was survived by his loving mother, Ethel (Steffen) Thompson of Franklin, formerly of Kaukauna and Manitowoc, Wis.; brother and sister-in-law, Nels and Bonnie Thompson, Owatonna, Minn.; brother and sister-in-law, Kent and Janice Thompson, Hales’ Corners, Wis.; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Carol Thompson, Appleton, Wis.; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends from around the country.

His father, George W. Thompson of Franklin, formerly of Kaukauna and Manitowoc, Wis., preceded him in death, only by hours.

Visitation for Paul will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 510 Sullivan Ave., Kaukauna, Wis., followed by a combined father and son memorial service at 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to send to a memorial fund established in his name, or flowers for the church please send them to N477 Mapleridge Drive Appleton, WI 54915.