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Paul Zelinka Obituary
1937 - 2018
Paul C. Zelinka, 80, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Paul was a US Army veteran; graduate of The Ohio State University; retired from Nationwide Insurance after 30 years of faithful service; and he was an avid OSU Buckeyes Football fan. He is preceded in death by his parents Theresa and Paul Zelinka. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Sue; sons, Chris and Nick; and brother, Dr. Carl P. (Rita) Zelinka. Family will receive friends 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, where his memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. Messages may be sent to Paul's family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.
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October 10, 2018
Somehow i am a relative, many blessings. My grandmother was florence swan porter
July 6, 2018
Chris,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts. Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Craig & Mitzi
July 5, 2018
Sue, Chris, Nick
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember Paul as a very nice man sitting at baseball games, I can hear him saying "You can do it"
We will keep you in our prayers.
Randi, Matt, Cory and Sarah Montell
July 2, 2018
Please accept our sincere condolences
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