About This Memory Space
This page was created for Paul F. Upton Jr.'s family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Paul F. Upton Jr.'s memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Paul F. Upton Jr.. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Paul F. Upton Jr. crafted a vibrant life marked by athletic prowess, steadfast family bonds, and a quiet joy in everyday adventures, leaving an indelible mark on his Carmel, Indiana community through his humor, dedication, and unwavering support for those he cherished.
Born in Decatur, Illinois, Paul grew up embracing the thrill of competition, excelling as a three-sport standout at Eisenhower High School. His passion for athletics carried him to the University of Illinois, where he continued playing football and forged lasting connections as a Phi Sigma Kappa brother. A persistent romantic pursuit led him to Marty Weigelmann, culminating in a 58-year marriage filled with shared laughter and milestones. Paul's days were enriched by hands-on hobbies—tending his yard, tinkering in the garage, chatting with neighbors, and fueling his love for sports like Illinois hoops and football, IndyCar races at the Indianapolis 500, backyard volleyball, barbecues, and the serene ritual of fishing passed down through generations.
Paul built a distinguished career in logistics and retail, starting with the Kroger Company and rising to Vice President of Gateway Freightline, Inc., from which he retired in 1999, demonstrating leadership and reliability that shaped operations and inspired colleagues over decades.
Family & Loved Ones
Paul poured his energy into nurturing his closest relationships, reveling in his role as a guiding force for son Mike and daughter Dee Dee, while becoming the ultimate storyteller and skill-sharer to his eight grandchildren: Rachel Upton Meyer, Haley Bracken, Morgan Bracken, Jacob Bracken, Kylie Upton, George 'Trey' Baxter III, Brooke Baxter, and William 'Max' Baxter, plus great-grandchild Henry Meyer. Beside wife Marty, he embraced a wide circle of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins with his signature wit and warmth, creating a tapestry of support that defined his home life in Carmel.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Paul's circle capture a man whose humor lightened rooms, whose fishing tales bonded generations, and whose fierce loyalty as a family cheerleader and sports devotee left hearts full across Indiana.
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