Charles E. Paulus, age 74 of Russia, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 4:22 AM at Southbrook Care Center, Springfield, Ohio. He was born on December 16, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Thomas L. & Josephine (Placke) Paulus.Charles was the owner and operator of Paulus Jewelry in Ft. Loramie, Ohio. He was a member of the United States Army, American Legion in Minster, Ohio, Catholic War Vets in Russia and Knights of Columbus in Russia.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister and brothers in law, Edna & Virg Boeke and Merrill Wyen.
He is survived by his sisters and brothers in law, Elizabeth “Betty” Wyen and husband Thomas Faller of Minster, Ohio, Marie Didier of Versailles, Ohio and Lucy Lange and husband Henry “Dutch” of St. Henry, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Frank Amberger celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Remy Catholic Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 11, 2010 from 4-8 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio as well as from 9:30 – 10:00 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. The Minster American Legion Honor Guard will conduct a Graveside Military Service.