Paul Eli Hershberger

Paul Eli Hershberger obituary, Jackson, MI

Paul Eli Hershberger

Paul Hershberger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hampton Funeral Homes - Jackson on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Paul Eli Hershberger of Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. Paul was born on October 24, 1937, in Beach City, Ohio, to Eli and Grace (Bridenbaugh) Hershberger.
Paul is survived by his loving wife Nancy Buckner; brother Tim Hershberger; children Cindy Hershberger and David Hershberger; stepchildren Sebrina Brown and Doug DeBoe; grandchildren Dan Hershberger and Kate Esteph, and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in passing by his wife Ruth Eileen Gier; son Douglas Ronald Hershberger, and daughter Connie Lynn Hershberger, and a grandson Andrew Douglas Hershberger.
Paul graduated from Beach City High School and The Ohio State University College of Agriculture. He then went on to work at Dinner Bell Foods in Defiance, Ohio and owned Diamond H Meats in West Liberty Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Paul loved being outdoors especially gardening and fishing. When he wasn't outside he enjoyed playing cards and cooking. What Paul loved most was spending time with family and friends.
According to Paul's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service with a burial at Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, Ohio will be held at a later date.
Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhomes.com to sign the guestbook and/or send a condolence to the family.
Hampton Funeral Home-Jackson
517-315-4333
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