Paul Gene Richardson

Paul Gene Richardson, 74, of Delphos, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, November 22, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. His Family.... He was born September 16, 1939 in Delphos, to Melvin and Zelma (Dickman) Richardson, who preceded him in death. On December 15, 1972, he married Rebecca (Sanders) Richardson, who survives. He is also survived by a two sons, Thomas A. (Christine) Richardson of Johnstown, and Paul W. Richardson of San Francisco, Cal.; a daughter Charlene L. Slygh of Lima; four brothers, Carl (Ellaree) Richardson of McGuffey, Jim (Betty) Richardson of Ottawa, Mike (Karen) Richardson of Reynoldsburg and Rick (Janet) Richardson of Defiance; seven grandchildren, Kendra (Justin) Parlin, Kody Richardson, Andrew Richardson, Nicholas Richardson, Kyrsten Slygh, Jaydan Slygh and Lawrence Slygh; and one great-granddaughter, Myah Buettner. His Legacy.... Paul was retired from Setex Corporation. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. His first love was his family, followed closely by a love of carpentry. He taught himself many trades. Paul enjoyed camping and the outdoors. His Farewell Services.... Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Dave Reinhart, officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life of Delphos. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Paul Gene Richardson please visit our Sympathy Store.