Paul Samuel McKean

He was born on March 3, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN. His family also spent time in Chicago, Ill and Fort Worth, TX, where he graduated from Poly Technic high school. He graduated from Nyack College in New York, and gained a masters degree in philosophy from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX.

He worked as a Christian Minister, Chaplain, Life Coach, and Mentor, and continued to reach out to encourage people into his last weeks of life. He was actively involved in Campus Crusade for Christ. He influenced students and developed projects in the States and internationally. He and his wife, Jeannie McKean also worked with local churches and had an active ministry for 68 years. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jeannie (Murray) McKean. Every new person that he met he would always introduce her and point out how long they had been in love.

He is also survived by his daughter, Tanya Peckler, married to Tracy Peckler; his son, Todd McKean, married to Shelby McKean. He has six grandchildren: Lauren Pepe; Joshua Pepe-Carr, married to Shelby Carr; Xiaolei McKean, married to Matthew Starnes; Xiaobei McKean, married to Jacques Erasmus; Xiaozhou McKean; and Tobias McKean. He has four Great Grandchildren: Lotus, Louise, Isla, and Marcie. Paul is also survived by his sister, Virginia Gregory, married to Richard Gregory.

The family would like to thank all of the friends from across the United States who have called, texted, prayed with, and sung for Paul to show their care and compassion during his final days. We heard from so many. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Memorial at 2 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The venue will be in Orlando, FL at Campus Crusade Headquarters. (Address: 100 Lake Hart Drive). Visitation with the family will begin after the celebration in the same location.