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Paul Hrab Albion Paul Hrab, 60, of Albion, passed away October 5, 2009 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1949 in Linz, Austria to Petro and Kalina (Kocirhan) Hrab. On January 14, 1967 he was married to Janice Sims in Albion and she survives. He has lived in the Albion area since the age of 5. He was formerly employed at Albion Motors as a Mechanic before starting his own business "Hrab's Auto ", on East Michigan Avenue in Albion. He is a member of the Albion Elks Lodge # 1798, a past Elk of the Year and currently sits on the Board of Trustees. He enjoyed Golf, the outdoors and being up north. Besides his wife Jan, he is survived by a daughter, Heather (Steve) Kopulos of St. Helens, MI; son, James ( Dasha) Hrab of Albion; 4 grandsons, Robert and Tyler Hrab, and Zachary and Cody Kopulos; 3 sisters, Lena Melnick of Warren, Mary (Harvey) Swartz of Parma, Pauline (David) Hughes of Marshall; 2 brothers, Michael (Shirley) Hrab of Greenville, SC., John (Lana) Hrab of Michigan City, IN. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers Andrew, Russell, and Nick Hrab. According to his wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday October 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Albion Elks Lodge # 1798,10725 28 Mile Road, Albion, MI 49224, with the Elks Lodge of Sorrow being part of the Memorial Service. Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: Elks Crippled Children is available at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 208 West Erie Street, Albion, MI 49224. www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 7, 2009.

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Leslie Baker

October 10, 2009

Dear Jan ~
It's been a long time since we've gotten together, but I remember the fun the 4 of us used to have. Paul was a great guy and I know you'll miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Leslie (Knickerbocker)
Baker

Kally Hrab-Hoelcher

October 8, 2009

RIP Uncle Paul....it has been so many, many years since I last my Uncle Paul and years have made memories fade. I know he was a special brother to my dad, John, and I know he is missed.

Kally Hrab-Hoelcher

Eric, Miriam, Isabella, Alexander

October 7, 2009

Our sincerest condolences go out to all the family members. He will be missed.

The Tenorio Family

Nila Krantz

October 7, 2009

Although I didn't know him personally, he was my auto mechanic and a fair man. I didn't take my car anywhere else. I was surprised to see his obit in the paper. My condolences go to the family at this time. Rest in the knowledge that you will see him again in a new earth.

carol bronkhorst

October 7, 2009

paulie you will be missed you were a funny man always loved listening to your stories whiles we were at the elks. RIP

Mary Driscoll Zurn

October 7, 2009

The Driscoll family would like to offer up prayers for all of Pauls family, relatives, and friends! We all have many memories of Paul.

Mary jo, Joan, and Betsy Driscoll

Jeannie(Martell) Decker

October 7, 2009

Dear Jan,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Paul. Altho it's been years since we've seen one another I will always remember the two of you together. May your memories be as sweet as mine will always be, May those memories help you in this time of sorrow.
Jeannie (Martell) Decker

Kiro(Bill Lee) Kopulos

October 7, 2009

Dearest Jan, May you and your family be comforted by the love of those who surround you during this difficult time. Though I haven't been around very much since we were growing up, I am blessed with fond memories of Paul and his devotion to you and your children.
Love, Kiro (BIll) Kopulos (Madison, WI)

DeShaun Mitchell-Embry

October 7, 2009

May God bring you comfort and peace in your time of grief. our prayers are with you and your family.

Mitchell Family

Penny Sievers

October 7, 2009

Dear Jan,
I was so sorry to read about the
passing of Paul. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Penny & Terry Sievers

Stephanie Haas

October 7, 2009

Am so sorry to hear about Paul. My thoughts are with you Jan, Jimmy and Heather.

RUTHY ARMSTRONG

October 7, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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