Obituaries 10 January 2024

Paul R. Hanselman

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Paul R. Hanselman

Paul R. Hanselman, 76, of the Mowrystown community, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at his home.
 
He was born March 1, 1947 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Clarence and Lela (Lucas) Hanselman. 
 
Paul retired from Brown County Asphalt as a truck driver after many years of service and was a small engine repairman and locksmith. He was one of the founding members of the Mowrystown Life Squad and was a member of the Mowrystown Fire Department. He served on both for 20 years.

On Dec. 29, 1986, he married Marilyn (Emery) Hanselman, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Paula (Mike) Carroll of Sardinia, Tammy (Mike) Koehler of Russellville and Aaron Hanselman of Mowrystown; five grandchildren, Brandy (Jason) Neal, Laura (Don) Matthewson, Bethany Spires, Heather (Dan) Downing and Kurt Yochum; seven great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Randy (Kay) Pointer of Batavia, Cheryl Vance of Mowrystown, Jill Vance of Mowrystown, and Todd (Danielle) Pointer of Buford; 13 stepgrandchildren; 12 stepgreatgrandchildren; a brother, Carl Hanselman; a sister, Donna (Allen) Crank; and many nieces and nephews.
 
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his son, James Willard Hanselman; stepson, Brent Lee Pointer; two brothers: Harold and Joseph Hanselman; and a sister, Alma Freeman.
 
Graveside services will be held at Sugartree Ridge Cemetery, Thursday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Chris Gobin officiating. 
 
Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, is serving the family.
 
Contributions in Paul's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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