Paul Porter Davidsmeyer, 102, of Springfield, IL passed away at Concordia Village on May 23, 2025.

He was born April 16, 1923, in Jacksonville, the son of R.H. (Davie) and Faith Porter Davidsmeyer. He was baptized April 25, 1924, and was confirmed on April 11, 1941. He married Saralee Butler September 1, 1945, at Salem Lutheran Church and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2023.

He is survived by a son, P. Devon (Kay) Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville; a daughter, Cindy (Mary Mayes) Davidsmeyer of Springfield; four grandchildren, Stephanie Davidsmeyer Alexander, State Representative C.D. (Kristen) Davidsmeyer, Jayde (Bryen) Johnson, Mycah (Patrick) Hildebrand; eleven great grandchildren, Myles and Harrison Alexander, Lennox and Pax Davidsmeyer, Desmond, Lewis and Zora Johnson, Nora, Hal, Rudy, and Louise Hildebrand; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Deborah Ann; his parents; a sister, Sarah "Sally" Davidsmeyer; brothers, Dr. James R. Davidsmeyer and JR Davidsmeyer.

Paul served his Country during World War II as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and received a Purple Heart. He was a partner with his brother J.R. Davidsmeyer and his cousin J. William Davidsmeyer in the Illinois Road Contractors' group of companies. While living in Jacksonville, he was a founding member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. After moving to Springfield, he joined Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

He now enjoys the victory of eternal life promised by our Savior Jesus Christ.

A funeral service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The family will meet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service. With a private family burial at Memorial Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville or Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.