He is survived by daughters Shelly Acker, Greenville, Ohio and Pam & Mike Schmidt of Miamisburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Melissa Baker, Christina Couch, Tara Powell and Ryan Paul Acker; great grandchildren, Jason, Gregory, Logan, Nolan, Bailey, Emily, Olivia and Lucas; great great grandsons, Thaddeus, Greyson, Alexi and Cabe; favorite nephew, Raymond Reed and special niece Mildred Harrison; also survived by Albert Acker with whom he shared many adventures.
Paul was a proud veteran of WWII having served our country in 5 European campaigns. He was awarded several medals including a prestigious Silver Star. Paul worked at General Motors for 42 years before retiring in 1983. He was a member of the VFW and was an avid fisherman. After his wife’s death in 2012, he enjoyed playing Euchre with other seniors twice a week but most of all he enjoyed playing Euchre and spending time with his family.
There will be a service held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Elwood Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. There will be a Full Military Honors conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
