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Paul DETLEF Obituary

DETLEF - Paul A. February 19, 2013, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Lane) Detlef; devoted father of Mark Detlef and Diane (Norm) Smith; loving grandfather of Alex Detlef, Beth (Thomas) Kerr, Joshua (Rebecca) Detlef, James and Zachary Williams; great-grandfather of Charlie Kerr and Ethan Paul Detlef; dear brother of Earl (Marjorie) Detlef. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Please share condolences at mertzfh.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 20, 2013.

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March 7, 2013

Josh and Becky, We did not learn of your Grandfather's passing 'till today. Josh,we know how much you loved your Granfather. You have our deepeest sympathy. Dr. Frank and Ellen Landseadel

Jeff & Mary Lou Casillo

February 26, 2013

Dear Beth, Tom and Charlie,
Was sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather and great grandfather. Didn't know about it until it was too late. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Marie, Jeff and Mary Lou

Papa and Honey with great-grandson Charlie

Paula & Gary Kerr

February 21, 2013

"Papa" Paul Detlef will sorely be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. He was such a GENUINELY GOOD man.

Diane Smith

February 20, 2013

I think I am the luckiest daughter that ever was, to have had the best father there ever has been. Thank you dad for everything.

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