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Paul Gunzelmann Obituary
CHILLICOTHE: Paul Walter Gunzelmann, 76, passed away February 2, 2013. Paul was born April 24, 1936, on Long Island, New York, to Paul and Hildegard (Schmidt) Gunzelmann.
He is a 1954 graduate of Sewanhaka H.S. in Floral Park, and a 1958 Princeton University graduate. Paul was also awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and studied in Germany. He was President of Gunzelmann Organ Builders, and he spent the balance of his life as an organ builder, and most recently was organist for St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Preceded in death by his parents. Paul is survived by sister Barbara Clute; nephews Mark and Paul Clute.
His family will receive friends on Friday, February 8, from 5-8 p.m. at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, with a service at 6:30 p.m. Internment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate on Saturday at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, Paul's family asks that donations be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com
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John Bateson
April 28, 2013
I apologize for the lateness of this entry,but now that I live in Pittsburgh, it is difficult to maintain contact with people I once knew in Columbus. Still, I was deeply saddened to hear of Paul's death. I made his acquaintance when he first came to Columbus, and we developed a friendship that lasted beyond 1995, when I and my family moved to Bridgeport, OH. The last time I talked with him it was about the rebuilding to the Beckerath Organ of St. Paul's Cathedral here in Pittsburgh. Indeed, I must say that I have never met a man who was as knowledgeable about all things organ than Paul. I used to say that what he didn't know about the organ was not thought of yet. Still, despite our mutual interest in organ building, he and I became personal friends who shared our table at my home several times over the years. He also played for my ordination, and followed me as organist for two small Lutheran churches north of Newark. I was hoping we could get together when I was in Columbus, which is not often in recent years. Still, I have my memories of him, the company we kept, and the friendship he offered to me. Rest in peace my friend, and may your days now be the sounds of choirs and organ. (The Rev.) John G. Bateson
Tracey Carroll
February 8, 2013
Paul was a fine organist who was passionate about music. He loved the Episcopal Church and served it with love. He was generous, kind, smart and funny. May he rest in peace with his savior whom he loved so deeply.
Marcia Brannon
February 7, 2013
I will miss Paul tremendously! He was a good friend and a master craftsman! He was in the process of preparing to install our new oboe at Centenary in Granville. What a loss to the central Ohio musical community.
Margaret Sirbaugh
February 7, 2013
I enjoyed "Preacher Training" with Paul and his sermons were inspiring. Paul will be missed. I pray for his family during this time. God Bless
Stephanie Henkle
February 6, 2013
Paul was a good friend and fine musician. May he rest in peace.
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