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1928
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2021
Paul Lussman Obituary
August 2, 1928 - December 9, 2021
co-Owner of the last dairy farm in Long Beach Paul's Dairy
Paul Lussman was born to Swiss immigrant parents Paul and Pauline Lussman in Long Beach, Ca. He was born in a ranch house on the Bixby Jotham ranch on the present-day sight of Sherer Park on Orange Ave. Along with his parents and his two older sisters Pauline and Trina, the family re-located to the site of Paul's Dairy at 6170 Paramount Blvd. in 1941. Paul spent the next 80 years of his life living at that same location.
In 1954, Paul married his wonderful wife Ann, and they were just six months shy of celebrating their 50 anniversary when she passed away in 2003. The pair are survived by their three children Cathy, Paul III, and John. In addition, Paul has four grandchildren Denise, Victoria, Paul and Jacob and two great grandchildren Olivia and Phoebe. He was a devoted family man who was always very generous with everyone in his family.
After the dairy cows were sold in 1993, Paul retired and entered the second phase of his life. His years of retirement were spent traveling (one of his favorite places to go was Laughlin, Nevada), spending time with family and friends, and enjoying his hobby of wood splitting and selling firewood. Many years of his later life were spent sitting around his favorite pepper tree discussing events with whoever stopped by to visit.
Paul along with his wife Ann were founding members of St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Lakewood. He was always involved in church activities and generously gave of his time and talents. It was through St. Pancratius parish that Paul and Ann met many of their lifelong friends and families. He will always be remembered for his humor, hard work ethic, generosity and joy in which he lived his life.
In his own words:
"Hi, I'm Paul of Paul's Dairy"
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Steve Kline
May 7, 2024
For some reason Paul popped into my head and I found this after a Google search. I went to school with Paul III and spent many days running around the dairy playing in the outbuildings and barns. We used to sneak fruit punch and chocolate milk from the storeroom at the drive thru during the days and had a great time. Paul Jr was a great big guy with an even bigger heart. My parents ran a food booth every year at the St Pancratius school fair and Paul would donate the beef and dairy products to make everything run smooth. Those were some fun times and I'll always remember the Lussman family. After we graduated and all went in different directions, I lost track of these folks. Sorry to hear of both Ann and Paul's passing but so very glad to have known them growing up.
Roger Poissant
January 8, 2022
Thanks for the good memories and morning smells. All natural. We use to ride our bikes to get milk as part of our chores. To all the Lussman klan, Thank you and God Bless for giving us a little access to rural life.
Alice (Fregoso) Arevalo
January 3, 2022
I was very sorry to hear about Paul. My condolances to his children and family. I met Paul through Ann. She and I worked together at the telephone company. We became very good friends. In fact, I was in their wedding. Ann and I kept in touch after we left the telephone company. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Alice (Fregoso) Arevalo
Mike Gasper
December 30, 2021
I remember many days of driving through to get milk with my parents in our station wagon with all the kids piled in. I also remember the school tour of the dairy.
It was the place to get fire wood on your way to the desert.
John Child
December 29, 2021
I recall teasing Paul about “weed free fertilizer” for sale at the drive in.
“Weed free?” I asked “How can you be certain there are no weeds?”
“Oh!” says Paul, “Weed Free doesn’t mean no weeds, it means any weeds that maybe be in the fertilizer are free”
Such a good and generous man.
May God Welcome him home with the words “well done good and faithful servant”
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