Paul F Klender

Paul F. Klender, 87, of Cecil passed away Friday, December 19th, at The Gardens of Paulding.

Paul was born August 15, 1927, a son of  Bertha (Andes) and Ernest  Klender on the family farm in Antwerp. He graduated from Antwerp High School in 1945 & married Peggy Lutz
on Jan. 21, 1950.  

Paul was a dedicated farmer and worked at International Harvester for 22 years. He was a former Crane Twp. Trustee, member of Antwerp United Methodist Church, Cecil Community Grange & Paulding County Farmers Union.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers, Raymond & Kenneth.

Paul will be greatly missed by his wife of 64 years, Peggy; 4 daughters, Connie (Steve) Rose of Fort Wayne, Judy (Jim) Dulaney of Columbus, Cheryl (Richard) Parrish of Antwerp & Laura Lynn (Todd) Muzzillo of Huntertown, IN; 8 grandchildren, Sara (Andy) Finnegan of Oakwood, Jason (Michelle) Rose of Monclova, Kari (Kevin) Cogdell of Leo, IN, Jennifer, Jeremy (Jeri) & Julie Dulaney of Columbus, Landon & Giana Muzzillo of Huntertown & 9 great grandchildren, Dexter, Josey, Emme, Weston, Simon, Jesse, Jackson, Gabe & Isaac.

His funeral service is at Antwerp United Methodist Church at 11 am, with viewing one hour prior on Tuesday, December 23rd.

Viewing is also Monday, 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.

He will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery.

Memorials are to Antwerp UMC or Antwerp Food Bank.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com