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Paul MIRACLE Obituary
69, passed away after a valiant battle with ALS on February 27th, 2023. He was a devoted husband, the iconic Chef Paul, and a loving Grandpa and Pop Pop.
Born June 21st, 1953, in Dayton, OH, and a Miamisburg High School Alum, he spent over 45 years as an executive chef and enjoyed camping, fishing, the Cincinnati Bengals and playing with his grandbabies. After his diagnosis of ALS in December 2019, Paul became an active and public advocate for ALS, including raising awareness and funds during his journey for the Bengals Road to the Superbowl in 2021-2022 and the Annual Chef Paul Food Truck Rally. Preceded in death by parents John and Barbara Miracle, siblings Johnny, and David. Survived by his devoted spouse of 36 years, Barbara, as well as siblings Mike, Barbara (Pyne), and children Sarah (Derrick Lynch), Angela, Charles Brough, and Johnna Brough (Andrew Munger), as well as 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 3:00PM-6:00PM at Sanner Funeral Home, 800 S Alex Rd, West Carrollton, OH 45449. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations in his name for the ALS Association of Central and Southern Ohio, https://www.als.org/central-southern-ohio.
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Susan Musgrove
March 9, 2023
Paul's positivity and words of wisdom made him an inspiration among our ALS family. My dad's first meeting was scary and upsetting but meeting Paul was like a breath of fresh air. He looked my dad in the eye and told him not to let this disease define him, to get out and live his life, do the things that he wanted to do. So that's what my dad's trying to do. I thank Paul from the bottom of my heart and I'm praying for you all.
Anthony Hornak
March 4, 2023
I was lucky enough to meet Paul about 12 years ago through family. Although we only spent time together on a few occasions, I have so many treasured memories of this amazing and kind person.
Mike Weaver
March 4, 2023
Paul was a super guy - boundless enthusiasm, positive about everything and always quick with a laugh. I never heard him complain about anything, even after his health got bad. He and Barb worked so hard over the years, catering and later with his food truck. He was just such an amazing chef - he taught us our favorite kitchen hacks and shared amazing recipes (his chimichurri sauce would make any shoe taste great!). For years, we would make an annual trip to Keeneland and Chef Paul would create the most amazing tailgate lunches. The aroma from his grill would draw people around, and drive them crazy! He was a huge fan of the Bengals, including times when it was not so easy to be a fan. It is so great he got to see them get good again. I am really going to miss him.
Teresa Napier
March 4, 2023
Paul moved to Miamisburg when we were at Mound Grade School. My brother Dwight and Paul became friends from the first day they met. Paul was like a brother he spent so much time at our home. It is a sad time and I send prayers to all of his family!
Gene and Julie Evans
March 3, 2023
Sorry to hear of your father´s passing. Keeping all in our thoughts and prayers
Shanda Laughlin
March 2, 2023
I had the privilege to care for paul he was always so positive with everything going on i will miss you paul in such a short time you have made a big impact on my life cant thank you rnough for your time and smiles
Allison Adams
March 2, 2023
Allison Adams
March 2, 2023
Allison Adams
March 2, 2023
It was so awesome watching Pop Pop and Sarah go on that Bengals journey together! He was our good luck charm for sure and I loved watching his face light up thru it all! The dancing, the fans and of course all the money they raised for ALS! Just simply amazing! He will be greatly missed but remembered as a Hero!
Mary L. Myers
March 2, 2023
I had the pleasure of Hiring Paul for husbands retirement celebration and what a joy ,fun we had together and one of the bests chefs around RIP ,prays for family
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