Paul L. Imke

Paul L. Imke obituary, Clyde, OH

Paul L. Imke

Paul Imke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Auxter-Recker Funeral Homes - Clyde on Sep. 25, 2024.

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Paul L. Imke, 76, of Clyde, oldest child of George and Eileen (Farver) Imke, was always a fighter with a strong will to live. Paul has come back from horrific injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents and illnesses that plagued him throughout his life. End stage renal disease finally took its toll on September 22, 2024.
An athlete at Clyde High School (class of 1966) participating in track and wrestling. Paul valued education. He attended Ashland University on a wrestling scholarship and received as associate's degree from Ohio University.
Paul worked a variety of jobs over the course of his life, Whirlpool, Heinz, painting water towers, motorcycle repair and customization and stone quarry in Arizona to name a few. He was a mechanic and loved working on cars and Harley Davison motorcycles.
He is survived by two children, Randy Imke and Amber Imke Clute, along with grandchildren Robert Ray Imke, Kaden Clute and Violet Clute. Also surviving are siblings Diane (Bernie) Darr, Robert (Louise) Imke and Jean (Antonio) Alcala.
Mr. Imke was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Raymond Imke and granddaughter Victoria Imke.
Paul loved his family and we loved him.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 10:00 am untiil the service at 11:00 am at Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio. Burial will be in Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to an arborist organization.
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September 26, 2024

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September 25, 2024

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Keith & JoAnn Rohde

September 26, 2024

Rest in peace, Paul.

Melody Wott Patrick

September 25, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family and all friends. It's probably been 35 years since I've seen him.

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