Paul F. Pearson, age 63, of Dyer, IN formerly of Calumet City, IL. Passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27, 2014. Loving father of Michael (Hyacinth) Pearson. Dear brother of Bill Pearson. Kind uncle of Nick Pearson. Visitation Monday, December 1, 2014 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311. Lying in state on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN 346311.) Interment Assumption Cemetery - Glenwood, IL. Paul graduated from Thornridge High School, attended Augustana College, worked for the South Holland Park District holding several positions, retiring as Director of Parks & Recreation, and was a longtime parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle Church. Memorial contributions to Misericordia Home (6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL 60660) appreciated.