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Paul A. Snell
Paul A. Snell, 81, of Rossville, IN died at Milner Community Health Care on Sunday, March 7, 2010 - on his second wife's birthday. He was born on June 8, 1928 in Forest, IN to parents Raymond & Ruby (Rayme) Snell.
Paul was a lifelong Rossville resident. He was a United States Navy Veteran, having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict from November 1946 till November 1952. He farmed west of Rossville most of his life and also worked at Eli Lilly in Lafayette for 28 years, Fairfield Manufacturing for 3 years, Dr. Pepper Bottling for 3 years and managed the Flora Trailer Park for 3 years. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon. He was also a Life member of the American Legion and V.F.W. both in Attica, IN.
He married Genevieve Butler on February 29, 1952, and she passed away on November 18, 1983. He later married
Josephine Bolinger on December 29, 1984, and she passed away on November 21, 2009.
Survivors include 1 Daughter ¨C Diana (husband Ron) Irmeger of Rossville, 3 Step Children ¨C Marilyn Dunk of Rossville, Connie Sue (husband Larry) Platt of Streater, IL & Jerry (wife Deb) Butler of Rossville as well as 1 Sister- Lea May (husband Ed) Parker of Attica, IN and 10 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his two wives, 2 Grandchildren, 1 brother, Russell, 1 Sister Ruthann Perry & 1 Step Son-in-law Bob Dunk.
DATE OF SERVICES: Thursday March 11, 2010 HOUR: 10:30AM
PLACE OF SERVICES: Bodine Funeral Home, Rossville
OFFICIATING MINISTER: Guy Studebaker & Opal Reiff
PLACE OF BURIAL: Rossville Cemetery with Military Burial Rites
CALLING HOURS: 4-8pm Wednesday PLACE: Bodine¡¯s
MEMORIALS: American Heart Assoc
Paul was a lifelong Rossville resident. He was a United States Navy Veteran, having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict from November 1946 till November 1952. He farmed west of Rossville most of his life and also worked at Eli Lilly in Lafayette for 28 years, Fairfield Manufacturing for 3 years, Dr. Pepper Bottling for 3 years and managed the Flora Trailer Park for 3 years. He was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon. He was also a Life member of the American Legion and V.F.W. both in Attica, IN.
He married Genevieve Butler on February 29, 1952, and she passed away on November 18, 1983. He later married
Josephine Bolinger on December 29, 1984, and she passed away on November 21, 2009.
Survivors include 1 Daughter ¨C Diana (husband Ron) Irmeger of Rossville, 3 Step Children ¨C Marilyn Dunk of Rossville, Connie Sue (husband Larry) Platt of Streater, IL & Jerry (wife Deb) Butler of Rossville as well as 1 Sister- Lea May (husband Ed) Parker of Attica, IN and 10 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his two wives, 2 Grandchildren, 1 brother, Russell, 1 Sister Ruthann Perry & 1 Step Son-in-law Bob Dunk.
DATE OF SERVICES: Thursday March 11, 2010 HOUR: 10:30AM
PLACE OF SERVICES: Bodine Funeral Home, Rossville
OFFICIATING MINISTER: Guy Studebaker & Opal Reiff
PLACE OF BURIAL: Rossville Cemetery with Military Burial Rites
CALLING HOURS: 4-8pm Wednesday PLACE: Bodine¡¯s
MEMORIALS: American Heart Assoc
June 8, 1928 - March 7, 2010
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