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Paul was a life member of the Winamac VFW Post #1728 and Winamac American Legion Post #71. He lived an active life through the years. In his youth, he enjoyed racing go-carts. Paul and Shirley enjoyed playing cards, roller-skating, and dancing. For many years, Paul was a bowler and golfer – participating in numerous leagues in the area. He was an avid fisherman. Paul knew the Tippecanoe River like the back of his hand and cherished the family fishing trips to Wisconsin.
He is survived by:
Lera (Paul) Mayer, Winamac, IN Daughter
Paul A. Hettinger, Winamac, IN Son
Shirley Good, Winamac, IN Granddaughter
David (Jenny) Mayer, Valparaiso, IN Grandson
Paul T. (Mary) Hettinger, St. Louis, MO Grandson
Kyle Hettinger, St. Louis, MO Grandson
Miranda "Mandi" Hettinger, Winamac, IN Granddaughter
Lera Jewell, Logansport, IN Great Granddaughter
Caleb Good, Winamac, IN Great Grandson
Aliya Mayer, Valparaiso, IN Great Granddaughter
Noah Mayer, Valparaiso, IN Great Grandson
Mason Hettinger, St. Louis, MO Great Grandson
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Ernest R. and Irma E. [Reinholt] Hettinger, Parents
Shirley J. [Wenner] Hettinger, Wife
Billy Lee Hettinger, Brother
Vera Mae Hettinger, Sister
Mary Lou Hettinger, Sister
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM EDT Monday, June 23, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating.
Burial will take place at Bell Center Cemetery in Bell Center, IN. The VFW and American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Winamac VFW Post #1728.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
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