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Paul Herbst Obituary

Herbst, Paul W.
Age 98
Passed away April 30, 2009, after a brief illness. Born July 22, 1910, in North Lawrence, he lived most of his life in Massillon. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and also a member for 74 years of the Clinton Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and son, Ronald; sisters, Wilda Stanford and Noreen Bursey. Survived by his daughter, Marilyn Marques; son-in-law, Steven, daughter-in-law,
Andrea Herbst; sister, Margaret Drew; brother, Ivan Johnson; grandchildren, Steven and wife Stephanie Marques, Christopher Marques, Beth and Katie Herbst; great-grandsons, Doug Dobson, Austin and Connor Marques. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 14th. at 4 PM at First United Methodist Church, Massillon. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Repository or The Independent on May 13, 2009.

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May 13, 2009

Hi Marlyn, Thinking of you and your family. Take care and Gwen will fill you in. What a wonderful long life your Father had. Joy Lenn

Kristin Klink

May 13, 2009

Beth & Katie,

I am so sorry to read of the loss of your grandfather. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...

Sincerely,

Kristin Klink

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