Paul B. Tarkkanen 59 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday December 2, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Paul was born October 10, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Robert and Mildred (Morris) Tarkkanen. He was a graduate of Parchment High School and was employed by Modernistic, he also enjoyed woodworking, painting, card games, watching the Detroit Redwings, Lions, and Tigers, and yardwork. Surviving are a daughter, Chloe Tarkkanen; sister, Patricia (Jeff) Curry; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Tarkkanen; two sisters, Linda Conrad and Debra Tarkkanen. A memorial service will be held ---- at Discovery Church on Roosevelt. Interment will be in East Cooper Cemetery. Arrangements by Parchment Redmond Funeral Home. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net