Neuhauser E. Paul

Paul Edward Neuhauser, 92, of Napoleon, Ohio died Monday, October 21, 2013 at Henry County Hospital. He was born on August 18, 1921 in Berne, Indiana to the late David and Wilma (Habegger) Neuhauser. At an early age his family moved to Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. He attended Ridgeville schools and graduated in 1939. During high school he was active in sports being a member of the basketball and baseball teams. On May 18, 1943 he married Marjorie Franz who survives. This year they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Paul served as a technician 5th Grade in the Medical Corps of World War II from December 8, 1942 through January 24, 1946. He received his training at Camp Robinson in Little Rock, Ark. and Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. He left for overseas duty from Camp Stoneman, CA on November 1, 1943 and served as a Medical Technician, first on Espiritu Santo in the New Hebridies and also at a Port Dispensary. On April 12, 1945, he was transferred to San Fernando LaUnion in the Philippines with the 31st General Hospital. While the new hospital was being built, he was placed on detached service with 68th medical depot for approximately 6 months, after which the hospital was completed and then he worked in the wards until December 23, 1945. He left for the states and was discharged January 24, 1946. Upon his return from the service, he worked as a service manager for Neuhauser Hatcheries, Inc. as well as serving as Vice President of the family owned business. When International Multifoods purchased Neuhauser Hatcheries in 1967, he continued to work in the business as district sales and service manager and hatchery manger. In June of 1979 he retired and spent his remaining years traveling and pursuing his various hobbies. Paul was a member of the Evangelical Mennonite Church in Archbold in his early years. After moving to Napoleon and getting married, he became a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Napoleon. He was a member of its Senior Choir from 1952 to 2004. He served as Sunday school superintendent, church lay leader, church historian, and chairman or member of most of the working committees within the church. He also served as District Lay Leader for the Defiance District of the United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Defiance District Methodist Union. After retirement Paul enjoyed compiling "penny books" which he gave away to youngsters in the family, friends and any child he saw in restaurants, etc. It was his "special" hobby! In addition to his wife survivors are a son, David Paul Neuhauser and his wife Margaret Neuhauser of Fort Wayne, IN and a daughter Judith Ann Kahn and her husband Warren of Findlay. One son, Lynn Edward Neuhauser, is deceased He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great grandson-Michael and Sarah Neuhauser and their son, Jacob Michael Neuhauser of Ft. Wayne, Indiana - Andrew Neuhauser of Toledo, Ohio - Amy Kahn of Roseville, CA - Jennifer Kahn of Dearborn Heights, MI and Melinda Bucher and her husband Rand of Findlay, OH A sister, Evelyn Rosebrock of Ridgeville Corners, OH survives (husband Alvin deceased). A sister, Joan Neuhauser passed away in 1932. Another sister, Romaigne Shafer passed away in 2008 and her husband Leo Shafer, survives. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Napoleon. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, where military honors will by accorded by Napoleon Joint Veteran Posts. Visitation is Thursday 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon and 10 - 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Neuhauser E. Paul

October 21, 2013