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Paul Wiedemann Obituary
Oct. 15, 1942-Nov. 17, 2017
Resident of San Jose
Paul Thomas Wiedemann passed away on November 17th, 2017. He was born on October 15th, 1942 in San Bruno, CA and was raised in Santa Clara, CA. He was a graduate of Santa Clara High School, class of 1960. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964, completing a tour of South Korea. Upon his return he worked for a division of Southern Pacific in San Francisco before joining the Santa Clara Sheriff's Office in 1967.
Paul was the Chief of Police for West Valley and Mission Colleges for many years and spent the remainder of his career as an investigator for the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. He was also a pilot and avid photographer and was known for his profound kindness and sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Cassandra Parshall, son-in-law Kent Parshall, sister Carol Lytle, and brother-in-law Steve Lytle.
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Sheila Crawford
August 25, 2019
In memory of my former brother-in-law, R.I.P. Give Debbie a hug for me.
Bob Hedgpeth
December 9, 2017
Paul & I gained our pvt pilots licences together via Reid-Hillview AP and remained good friends and co-workers at the S/O for years. I retired and went to other occupations and lost track of my dear friend. A deep loss in any event & my prayers go to his family!
Our favorite photo of Paul looking out to sea (nickname, Blue Card)
Glenn Pearce
December 8, 2017
2009 Alaska Cruise
Glenn Pearce
December 8, 2017
2009 Alaska Cruise with Carsons and Pearces
Glenn Pearce
December 8, 2017
December 1, 2017
I knew Paul to be an extremely fine person. George Kennedy
Joan Chavtur
November 30, 2017
I knew Paul from my years of work at the Santa Clara Co. District Attorney's Office. Paul was always kind and fun to be around. He gave us all a lot of laughter. You were one of the "good ones" Paul and you will be missed by many. God bless.
Bill Clark
November 29, 2017
I was fortunate enough to work with Paul at the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office for several years. He was a delightful guy with a sense of humor that kept us all smiling. I think I can speak for everyone at the DA's Office who knew Paul when I say that he will be greatly missed.
Linda Evans
November 28, 2017
I remember fondly some of the antics that we had during our years at the D.A's office. I remember messing with your desk, and waiting for you to come in and find what object I had moved out of place. Wonderful friend, steady co-worker, "DePends" always dependable! Love you, and God Speed.
David Whitwell
November 27, 2017
Good bye my friend, sorry we havent got in touch for so many years.
Remember the days & nights working the ramp at Travis AFB, you on foot patrol & me with my
K-9 our in the middle of nowhere.
So many funny stories & people we worked with.
Best regards,
Dave
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