Paul Alois Doerr, Sr.
Paul Alois Doerr, Sr., age 85 and a resident of Rittman since 1977, died peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Paul was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Copley to the late Alois and Helena (Riegler) Doerr and served as a Specialist 5 in the United States Army. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace/Aircraft for 45 years, retiring in 1996.
Paul was a farmer at heart. He loved his land, animals, and participating and attending many local fairs.
Surviving are three sons, Paul A. (Linda) Doerr, Jr. of the City of Green, Edward A. (Deborah) Doerr of New Franklin and Donald J. (Lorraine) Doerr of Rittman, and a sister, Rosemary (Paul) Gutmann of Piqua.
Paul was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Doerr.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, where military rites will be observed.
Friends may call on Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m., prior to graveside, at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Drive, Rittman.
Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home's website at www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to the Wayne County Fair Board, P.O. Box 3, Wooster, OH 44691.