Paul W. Willberg

Paul W. Willberg

NORTH CANTON Paul Will berg, 79, passed away on Jan. 15, 2004, at St. Luke's Nursing Home, after an extended ill ness.

A resident of Stow for 40 years, he had been living in the Canton area for the past three years. Born and raised in Painesville, he graduated from Harvey High School, the Ohio State University, and Cleveland Marshall Law School. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serv ing in the Submarine Service. In 1986 he retired from the Good year Tire & Rubber Co. after 35 years of service.

Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Willberg; parents, Gus and Alma; and brother, Marti, he is survived by his daughter, Becky Willberg) Bernhard of North Canton; son, Brett Willberg of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; son-in-law, Bruce Bernhard; granddaughters, Amanda, Katy and Natalie Bernhard; sister, Doris Griesser of Maryland; brother, Calvin Willberg of Connecticut; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Paul will be remembered for his strong ties to his Finnish roots and his love for many outdoor activities such as gardening, golf, tennis, and jog ging. At the age of 69 he suc cessfully ran a mini-marathon. He and his wife Marilyn were married for 36 years and were members of the North Haven Covenant Church.

Services will be conducted at the Redmon Funeral Home on Monday at 2 p.m., where friends may call Monday from 1 p.m. until service time. Interment at Stow Cemetery. If friends desire, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's As sociation, 1815 W. Market St. Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44313- 7067. (REDMON, STOW, 330- 688-6631.)

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