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1945
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2017
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Paul Purnell Obituary
Paul was born on March 24, 1945, in White Pigeon, Mich., to Milton and Selema (Wachner) Purnell. He graduated with the Adrian High School class of 1965. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the Army from 1965-67. On Oct. 11, 1968, Paul married Nancy Near at St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Adrian; they celebrated 48 years of marriage.
Paul retired from Ford Motor Co. in Rawsonville, where he worked for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling around the state, visiting casinos and fishing. He treasured family time and taking trips to the Upper Peninsula. Paul kept track of the local high school sports teams as well as Siena and Adrian College teams. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by his son, Andrew (Lisa) Purnell of Sanford, Fla.; grandchildren, Hannah and Landon Purnell; brother, John (Barb) Purnell of Brookfield, Wis.; brothers-in-law, Jim (Jayne) Near and Bob (Lynn) Near; sister-in-law, Susan (Hank) Adkins; niece, Kathy (Rob) Conklin; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Selene "Sally" Braun, Yolanda DeMolen, and Lloyd, Sam and Clovis Purnell.
A Celebration of Life for Paul will be scheduled for later this summer and put in the paper.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.
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