Paul Louis Kattau

October 28, 2022

Paul Louis Kattau, age 75, of Pensacola, Florida passed away suddenly at home on October 24, 2022.

He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 8, 1946 to Fred and Cassie Kattau. He was married to Kathy Kahlbau Kattau for 26 years. Paul had a career in Public Education for Escambia County Schools. He had a passion for family, golf, fishing, basketball and, most recently, wood working. Paul came to Florida on a basketball scholarship to Lake City Junior College and Forest Ranger School where he was selected to the Junior College Allstate Team. It was there he met his first wife, Kandace. In 1968, Paul left for Viet Nam to serve his country as a sentry dog handler for the U.S. Army. Upon returning from the war, he attended the University of West Florida and continued to play college basketball, while he completed his degree in Elementary Education. He taught school and served as a dean for a short time. In 1985, he received his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. During his final years with the school system, Paul served as a secondary school administrator. Most recently, as happy retirees, Paul and Kathy have enjoyed traveling the country, spending lots of time with family and friends and loving on their dogs, Buddy and Baby Girl. Our big, sweet Paul will be so very missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cassie Kattau and his brothers, Fred and Chuck Kattau.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Kahlbau Kattau; Son, Richard Kattau (Natasha); Daughter, Kacy Dangerfield (Brandon); Stepdaughter, Amy Kamm (Cory); Stepson, Dave Bradley; Granddaughters, Christina and Viktoria Kattau; Sarah and Lauren Dangerfield; Grandsons, Dustin Kamm; Toby Bradley; Great grandson, Mylo Bradley; Sisters, JoAnn Bailey; Barbara Sweeney (David) and first wife, Kandace Baas Kattau. A

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2022 from 10:00am-11:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Cantonment. The Celebration of Life will begin at 11am with a reception to follow.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries