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Paul Kiffner Obituary
Born: June 29, 1946 | Died: May 24, 2025
Paul M. Kiffner, 78, of Chagrin Falls, died peacefully Friday in the presence of family.
Paul was born June 29, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Kiffner.
Following a childhood relocation to his beloved Greeneville, where he attended Greeneville High School, he settled back in Detroit after completing law school.
He joined Price Waterhouse while in law school, spending his entire 32-year career with the firm, 16 years of which as the managing partner for the Cleveland office's tax practice.
He married his loving and devoted wife, the late Diane Bracken, on Nov. 4, 1977, in Detroit, thereafter, settling in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1980. A devoted husband and father, Paul could usually be found on a field or court supporting one of the countless youth sports teams he coached in Chagrin. He found immense joy in supporting his community in myriad ways, including as president of the school board and, following retirement, as a volunteer football coach at Chagrin Falls High School.
He is survived by four children: Kent (Melanie), Kirk, Kyle (Jessica), and Courtney (Seth); six grandchildren: Carson, Quinn, Kellen, and Blakely Kiffner, and Daniella and Samson Willen; one brother: Leo (the late Thelma) Kiffner; and one sister: Agnes Hale.
He was preceded in death by his sister: Mary (the late Eugene) Munn.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Chagrin Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rescue Village of Chagrin Falls, or to the Chagrin Falls Booster Club, both of which Paul passionately supported.
Arrangements by Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home Chagrin Falls.
Condolences may be sent to www.stroudlawrence.com .
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Rebecca Clevenger Saye
May 31, 2025
Agnes, I was sorry to hear about your brother. I will be thinking about you. Rebecca
Mary Kashkoush
May 28, 2025
I was in memorial Day in Chagrin falls to visit the grave of my son Michael Kashkoush and was sorry to hear of Paul Kiffners death
Mike and Kyle we're classmates and I would drive them to the gym sometimes
My sympathies and condolences are extended to the family
MJ Kashkoush
Tom and Sandra Meyer
May 27, 2025
We send our heartfelt condolences to the Kiffner family. We are lucky to see his Chagrin Falls legacy in his son´s family. The Kiffner legacy of athleticism lives on. Glad that Paul lived to see his children and grandchildren thrive. He will be missed.
Paul Perrine
May 27, 2025
What a wonderful and kind genuine man. I had the pleasure of coaching his Son´s and working alongside Paul for many years. Paul always found a way to bond with our players. He will be sadly missed by many.
Mark Iammarino
May 27, 2025
Paul was the kindest and most giving man you could have met. He always thought of others and was genuine in his love and support of all of his players. God bless his legacy. Rest in peace
Mark & Amy Iammarino and family.
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