Paul Gerald Hebner

Paul Gerald Hebner obituary, St. Joseph, MI

Paul Gerald Hebner

Paul Hebner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Paul "Jerry" Hebner, 61, lost his battle with cancer and went to be with our lord on March 25th, 2025. Jerry was born at Memorial hospital in Saint Joseph, Michigan to Gloria (Sieroslawski) Bartholomei (Martin) on February 16th, 1964. Jerry grew up in the area and graduated from Saint Joseph High School in 1982 where he participated in football, baseball, and the automotive program. Jerry was the caretaker for the Berrien County Sportsman's Club for 15 years and loved shooting sports, fishing, sprint car races, grilling, Rock and Roll music, his dog Lucy, and spending time with family. Jerry will be remembered for his dedication as a father and employee, his sense of humor and sarcasm, his "Jerry" burger, secret handshake, "Love ya Guy", "Hey Guy", "Hey Bud", and "Pookie".
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Bartholomei, Grandparents Martin and Helen (Petrosious) Bartholomei, Grandparents Edward and Harriet (Surowic) Sieroslawski, Nephew Brandon Smith, and Stepdaughter Carley Hartman. Jerry is survived by his partner of over 20 years Galya (Wolfe) Snow, Mother Gloria Bartholomei, Aunt Rose (Will) Slone, and Uncle Edward (Beth) Sieroslawski. Sisters; Angela (Eric) Royer, Linda Smith, and Brother; Martin Bartholomei. Kids; Adam (Lindsay) Hebner, Katie (Michael) Lewis, Austin Hebner, Tessa Hebner, Stepdaughter Krystle Snow. Grandchildren; Abigail, Isla, and Theodore Hebner, Tucker and Nora Lewis, Skylynn Gaston, Karina Lattanzio, and Emberley Snow.

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