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Gerald Pahl Obituary
MANSFIELD: Gerald W. Pahl, 81, from Mansfield and formerly of Carey, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
Born on March 1, 1933 in Carey, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Hunter. He was adopted by Sylvester and Ruth Belle (Nye) Pahl and they preceded him in death.
He married Eva A. Burks on March 1, 1957 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carey. She resides in Mansfield; also surviving are his five children: Jeff (Sheila) Pahl, Union, KY, Donn G. (Christy) Pahl, Sycamore, Doug Pahl, Nashville, TN, Sandy (Thom) Weber, Lexington and Jack (Brenda) Pahl, Lexington; 16 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother: Ronald Thomas, Mosquite, NV; and three sisters: Lynn (Bob) Harper, Pat (Dave) Martin, and Joan (Jim) Healy.
Preceding him in death are three sisters: Mildred Hunter, Bertha Schade, and Donna Hunter; and two brothers: Edwin Pahl and David (Sandra) Brown.
Upon graduating from Carey High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He attended Oklahoma University while in the service. He later earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and his MBA from Xavier University.
He was the founder and CEO of Pahl Engineering. As a Professional Engineer, his prized project was his design of the field lighting at the Pro Football Hall of Fame field in Canton, Ohio.
He was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Mansfield, the Masonic Bodies in Mansfield and a 32nd degree Mason. He was past president of the OSU Alumni Association in Mansfield.
Gerald was a true family man. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an outstanding father and father in-law and a loving, generous husband. He will be remembered as a well organized, hard working, and very giving person and an avid Buckeye fan. He will be missed by many.
Friends will be received Monday, January 19, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday, at the Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, Ohio. Services will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carey with Rev. Paul Larson officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey with military graveside rites conducted by Carey Honor Guard.
Contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, Hospice of the donor's choice, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of Stombaugh~Batton Funeral Home, 225 West Findlay Street, Carey, Ohio 43316.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.StombaughBatton.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Pahl
January 25, 2015
Jack & Brenda
Im saddened by your loss of Gerald. I remember the first day we met in 1977. He will be mist.
Jack & Joyce Ink
January 20, 2015
Dear Eva and family, I am very saddened to hear of the lost of Gerald. I remember him from Miss Ohio and all of your trips into TCBY! I loved visiting with both of you. Hugs and prayers, Sue Martin
Brad and Wendey Laser
January 19, 2015
To the Weber and Pahl families -
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your father. We pray for you today while you mourn, and in the days to come. May God bless you and your families.
Jason Payne
January 19, 2015
Mrs. Pahl & Family: My deepest sympathy and most heart-felt condolences for your loss. Gerry was an integral part of many of our projects and an absolute pleasure to work with. He will be sorely missed.
Larry Mooney
January 19, 2015
To all the Pahl Family, You have my sympathy on the loss of Gerry.I worked with him on numerous projects over the years.What a fine man to know.
January 19, 2015
Dear Eve, I was very saddened to read of Gerry's passing. I always thought he was a very pleasant person. My heart aches for you. Terry Heringhaus
Gary Smith
January 18, 2015
Dear Sandy and Thom: Jan and I are so very sorry for your loss; please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Jan Smith
Debbie Lantz
January 18, 2015
Sandy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God's love surround you all. Thinking of you and praying for you.
Jack and Debbie Lantz
Michelle Lillo
January 17, 2015
Sandy and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. Through this difficult time, remember the love he had for all of you. You are in my prayers.
Drena MCCURDY
January 17, 2015
JACK, BRENDA, AND FAMILY,
MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH MANY LOVELY MEMORIES OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. HE WAS A GOOD MAN. KEEP HIM CLOSE TO YOUR HEART.
LOVE AND BLESSINGS,
DRENA, STEPHANIE, MIKE, THERESA-ANN, AND ISABELLE'
Drena McCurdy
January 17, 2015
SANDY, THOM, AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. JERRY SURE WAS A GREAT MAN AND WE ENJOYED KNOWING HIM IN OUR LIFE TIME. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU WITH HIS SPIRIT AND LOVE ALWAYS UNTIL YOU MEET AGAIN.
WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
DRENA, JIMMY, STEPHANIE, MIKE, THERESA-ANN, AND ISABELLE'
Sharron Sheehe
January 17, 2015
Eva I am so sorry to hear about Gerald. He was such a wonderful man. If I can do anything for you please call or stop by. I remember how Helen would tell me "Oh Jerry sets my clocks every week. I don't know what I would do without him helping me. " My prayers are with you and your family.
Inge Peiker
January 17, 2015
My deepest condolences to all of you. He was a great man and a good friend.
Patty Gorrell
January 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Pahl family. What a great family man he was. Watching him with his grandchildren, smiling and waving. Patty Gorrell
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