Paul E. Richardson

Paul passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Woodland Country Manor at the age of 84. He was born in Trenton, OH the son of the late Lawrence and Stella (Howe) Richardson on September 10, 1927. He received his education in the Butler County Public and Parochial schools. Paul married Mildred M. Sizelove in West College Corner, IN on March 26, 1949. He was a farmer and enjoyed trucking livestock for the local area farmers. Paul was a volunteer fireman, he coached and played softball, and was active in the College Corner community. For many years he and Mildred wintered in Florida where they volunteered at the Florida State Fair and made many devoted friends. Paul is survived by his wife Mildred of 63 years; son Barry Richardson and his wife Marla of Hamilton, OH; daughter Susan Rooney and her husband Patrick of Oxford, OH; four grandsons Casey L. Keen of Oxford, OH; John E. Richardson and his wife Joni of Liberty Township, OH; Todd A. Richardson, and his wife Samantha of Hamilton, OH, and Spc. Michael R. Rooney of Fort Benning, GA; six great grandchildren, Alli, A.J., Lucy, Madilynn, Emma, and Luke Richardson. Brothers and sisters, Earl Richardson and his wife Mary Lou of Ft. Myers, FL; Larry Richardson and his wife, Deanna; Harold Richardson and his wife, Cathy all of Oxford, OH; Laverna Harvey and her husband, Don of Brookville, IN and Mary Ellen Taylor and her husband, John of Boston, IN, His sister-in-law, Patricia Richardson, an aunt, Martha Wright of Jacksonville, NC, and many nieces and nephews also survive. Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Richardson. Funeral services will be held on Monday April 30, 2012 at 10:00am at Weigel Funeral Home 980 N W Washington Hamilton, OH with Pastor Jason Bantz and Father Jeffrey Silver officiating. Burial will be in the College Corner Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, April 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. Memorials may be directed to the College Corner Fire Department, 106 South Brookville Pike, West College Corner, IN 47003 or to a charity of choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hunt, his staff, and the nurses and staff at Woodland Country Manor for their devoted care.

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Paul E. Richardson

April 25, 2012