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Paul Demmer Obituary
It is with great sadness that the Demmer family announces the passing of Paul Alan Demmer, of Massillon, this past Monday, February 22, 2021. Paul fought a long battle against Parkinson's Disease but is now resting peacefully with the Lord. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 46 years, Pamela; as well as his children, Ken (Megan), Matt (Danielle) and Becky (Jack) Jasper; grandchildren, Alannah, Caden and Henry; and his siblings, Jeanne (Howard) Hartzog, Diane (Mark) Boslett and Wayne (Angie). Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert "Skip and Julia Demmer, and his sister, Kathryn "Katie."
Born March 28, 1950, Paul was a 1968 graduate of Washington High School and a member of the Tiger "Swing" Band. He is also a 1972 graduate of Oberlin College. After college her returned home to help run the family business, Demmer Hardware, for nearly 40 years. He devoted much of his free time to his church and The Boy Scouts of America. Paul was a longtime member of the former Wesley United Methodist Church and most recently, a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. He comes from a long line of Cookie Monsters! Paul had many passions which included, building bat houses, wood carving, reading, camping with the scouts, telling amazing stories and teaching his kids how to use tools. Paul was a memorable man to all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date. If you wish, the family has suggested memorial contributions to either of these organizations: Habitat for Humanity, The Boy Scouts of America or The Michael J. Fox Foundation. A memorial web page has been established to share memories of Paul's life. The site is memories.net. Search for Paul Demmer on the site to view his page. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home in Massillon. You are encouraged to use the aforementioned web page or you may add your memories and condolences to our on-line guestbook at
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330-833-4192
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Demmer
John and Laura Leading
March 5, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Carey family
March 4, 2021
Demmer’s hardware was alway a go to place and the Demmer family made everyone feel like family! So sorry to hear know your entire family is in our prayers!
Robert Garver
March 3, 2021
Dear Family,
As a frequent customer of your Tremont store, Paul helped me many times to find the correct answer to the challenging situation at hand. His wonderful kindness and wisdom was always greatly appreciated. I was always fond of the Demmers Hardware knowing Paul's grandfather, as well as his father.
My God's presence be with you and encourage you in the days ahead.
Blessings
Bob and Nancy Garver
Eric Myers
March 3, 2021
A fine gentle man with such a dry sense of humor. When ever I had a project that required some expert advice, Paul and Wayne were my go to guys! My sincere condolences to the entire Demmer family.
The Guiffre Family
March 3, 2021
My families deepest condolences on Paul passing, I can remember a lot of playing when we were all young. May gif help guide you through this difficult time.
Marianne Gooding
March 2, 2021
Dear Pam,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself.
Marianne and Bob Gooding
(from Parkinson's and Caregiver support groups)
Eddy Davis
March 2, 2021
Sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed times spent visiting the Demmer household growing up.
Mary A Gallion
March 2, 2021
You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of Paul.
He was a good friend whom
I met when I worked with him at Demmer Hardware many years ago ! He will be missed by all who knew him.
RIP Paul Demmer !!
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