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12-31-2019, 07:46 PM
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Paul Deesen 1930-2019
I am sad to report that Paul Deesen passed away on December 29, 2019.
Paul was a designer responsible for the front and rear ends of the 1961 and 1962 full size Chevrolets. In 1963 he moved to the Pontiac studio where one of the features he championed was the unique concave rear window for the '63 Grand Prix. He designed the original GTO emblem in '64, and the sides and front end of the 65 Grand Prix, and was the originator of the red line tire. In later years he was responsible for the interior of the distinctive GMC Motorhome and the exterior of the S/T Blazer utility. Paul was a member of the Widetrackers Chapter of POCI and a good friend of the late Eric White. Services will be held on Saturday, January 4th in Lapeer Michigan. K http://www.deansgarage.com/2012/gm-d...-sebring-1957/
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12-31-2019, 07:46 PM
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Paul Deesen Sr. age 89 of Lapeer, passed away December 29, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 5, 1930. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design and was a Design Engineer for General Motors for 42 years.
Paul is survived by his wife Fran Deesen of 28 years; his children Kathy FlorCruz, Jeff (Pam) Jolly, Ken Deesen, Jere Jolly, Paul (Denise) Deesen Jr., Elizabeth Chorlian, Jaclyn Cool, and Puff; his grandchildren Vanessa, Lindsey, McKensie, and Chase; his nieces Phyllis Whittam, Patricia Daub, and Priscilla Devine. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Capstick Chapel in Lapeer. Pastor Greg Rowan will officiate. Friends may visit on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. http://m.lynchandsonslapeer.com/obit...NTioJAY0Xd4uZ0
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12-31-2019, 07:52 PM
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RIP
Sorry to hear that a Pontiac Enthusiast has passed. Sounds like he had a interesting career. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk
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12-31-2019, 09:20 PM
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He designed the original GTO emblem? He was basically an icon in Pontiac history in general and GTO history in particular. A legend has passed. Rest in Peace.
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12-31-2019, 09:33 PM
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Sad to hear for sure,
Amazing that 1 man was reasonable for all of those great ideas! |
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01-01-2020, 12:57 AM
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R.I.P.
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01-01-2020, 01:15 AM
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Sincere condolences and prayers sent to Paul’s family and friends.
Rest In Peace Paul. 
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01-01-2020, 05:57 AM
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Condolences to his family and friends. Prayers sent.
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01-01-2020, 09:47 AM
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Imagine the excitement on-the-job when showing such ideas to DeLorean, and having Wangers get all hyped-up. Must have been a rodeo at times.
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01-01-2020, 12:58 PM
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The name sounded familiar to me besides the obvious. Sure enough, I looked at all my "Post-It" notes above my computer screen and there it was, a "Post-It" note with Paul's name and number on it. It turns out that I spoke to him recently about some parts which turned into talk about his interest in my prototype and a lot of Pontiac history. Wow, sometimes you just never know.
RIP Paul |
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01-02-2020, 12:46 PM
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01-02-2020, 01:36 PM
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Heck of a legacy, RIP. I've long admired his sketches posted on deansgarage.com.
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