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Paul Starr Obituary
NEWARK: A funeral service for Paul "Hoss" Starr, 79, of Newark, will be held Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Heath, 525 S. 30th St, Heath, Ohio with Pastor Tim Carr officiating. Burial will be held in Wilson Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Family and friends may visit Wednesday from 3-7p.m. at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street, Newark. Ohio and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. Coach Starr passed away May 22, 2011 at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Unit at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born November 15, 1931 in Parkersburg, W.V. to the late Paul Thomas and Nina Louise (Lyons) Starr.
He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and played Big Red Football from 1948-1950. He was a two time State Champion in wrestling his junior & senior years. He then attended Greenbrier Military School where he spent half a year, then on to West Virginia University to wrestle and play football. He played in the 1954 Sugar Bowl game with Sam Huff and graduating that same year. In 1956 he served in the United States Airborne until he then returned to Parkersburg. He started teaching and coaching at Hamilton Junior High School. In 1957 he transferred to Parkersburg High School as an assistant football, wrestling and track coach. He was Circleville High School Head football coach for five years (43 wins -7 losses) in 1963. SCOL champions 4 years and ranked 5th in state the 5th year. He became Newark High School Football Head coach in 1968 -1976(57 wins-31 losses-2 ties). In1975 he led a 10-0 team to the playoffs. Newark High Schools first 10-0 football team (with 10 game season), That got him the Central Ohio High School Coach of the Year. COL coach of the Year from 1975-1976. In 1976 he was awarded the Denison University Big Red Touchdown U, "Outstanding Football Coaches Award". He holds Newark High Schools football coach most wins in history. He retired from coaching (1st time) in 1976. He continued teaching middle school. In 1990 he returned to Newark High School as teacher and head football coach. From 1990-1996 he had 39 wins and 31 losses. He was Region 11 AAA Coach of the Year in 1992. He then retired in 1997. In 1998 he was inducted into the Circleville Athletic Hall of Fame. He was then inducted into the Newark High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Coach Starr's overall high school record was 139 wins with 67 losses and 2 ties. In 2010 Coach Starr received the "Distinguished West Virginian Award" from Governor Manchin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carlyn "Punch" (Schauwecker) Starr, whom he married on June 12, 1954; four children, Kelly Starr-Canale of Newark, Tom Starr of Frazeysburg, Jodi (Lew) Puckett of Newark and Betsy (Jim) Lyons of Maple Grove, MN; four grandchildren, Nick Canale of Columbus, Ross Matheny of Newark, Cameron and Parker Lyons of MN; an uncle, Albert Starr of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncle, Russ Lyons.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Central Ohio, PO Box 430 Newark, Ohio 43058, Newark Football Program, Circleville Football Program, Parkersburg High School Football and Wrestling Programs, (ADDRESS').
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Starr
May 18, 2019
Always remembering the great times we had with Punch and Hoss when we enjoyed dinner at the Chinese restaurant in Columbus! Great times and great friends.
michael keith
June 1, 2011
May 29, 2011
We were so saddened to hear about one of our greatest Circleville's neighbor passing. If anyone could make you laugh, it was Hoss. I will never forget our last visit with you when we brought Mom and Dad to Newark and Hoss put the funny hat on my Dad. I never seen Dad laugh so hard. We will never forget our friendship.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie and Toot Reed
Circleville, Ohio
May 28, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! May you be comforted by the many lives that Coach Starr touched in such a positive and caring way.
Rest in peace Coach!
Cindy (Bailey) Trost NHS/73
May 28, 2011
What a joy and privilege it was to have known such a wonderful human being!!
With much love, admiration and respect,
Sally (Bailey) Chrisman
Foster, KY
Judy Williams and Family
May 28, 2011
Hoss was a wonderful man. We will take comfort in the lessons he taught us. "Those we hold most dear never truly leave us...They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives." Isabel Norton
Joe Hall
May 27, 2011
Such a good man...Like a second father to me. He was my coach back in the early 70's. Celebrate a life well lived! His memory lives on in us all.
Deeply sorry for your loss.
Libby Meyer
May 27, 2011
Rest In Peace Coach Starr!
jerry burchard
May 27, 2011
He was a really good GUY,
Fred & Bettina Allen
May 27, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Hoss's passing. He was such a wonderful man and a great role model. My son was a football player and a wrestler at Newark High School and he looked up to Hoss and all that he stood for. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time and in the future.
Rita Jackson
May 27, 2011
I remember Hoss from our teaching days at Lincoln and Roosevelt Middle School. He was a really good guy.
May 27, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you the strength, comfort and peace you need during this difficult time.
God Bless
shirley moran
Doug & Sue Hammond
May 26, 2011
Punch & Family,
So sorry to hear of Hoss' passing. He was a great man who had his principles and beliefs in order and followed them and that made him the great man, husband and father that he was. All of us who got to know Hoss are better people today because of him. He will be sadly missed. I know God will put him to great use in Heaven!
ralph puryear
May 26, 2011
coach starr was the best coach i ever had he loved the game and his players and he was tough and we all respect him as our coach. he was a good man and his smile will always be with us and nobodt smiled like coach. he was one of a kind. love ya coach.....
Thomas Ashcraft
May 25, 2011
So sorry Punch, Tom,and family for your loss. I knew coach Starr from high school football, he was a great friend coach and teacher. He will be missed by all that ever met him.
Carl and Polly Salyer
May 25, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Starr family. Hoss meant so much to so many and he will be missed. Our loss is Heaven's gain
Mike Fronckel
May 25, 2011
If the greatest use of life is spending it in that which outlasts it, Hoss was a master. He left so many great memories and lessons in his athletes and students that will live on through the years.
Hoss took time out of his busy schedule to drive me to Columbus and introduce me to the coaching staff at Ohio State. I was trying to get a job as a student-manager and this trip guaranteed me the job. This one kind act by Hoss had a tremendous impact on my life.
I will never forget the passion and enthusiasm Coach had for everything he did. His quotes, poetry, wisdom, and humor live on in the lives of all of his former athletes.
God Bless Punch and family
Brian Moore
May 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Hoss was more than a coach. In the spring of my 8th grade year, my family moved to Newark. Hoss taught at Roosevelt at the time. I have never forgotten how he went out of his way to make my transition to a new school a positive experience. The support and confidence which he gave, had more of an influence on me than I ever imagined. Hoss will be remembered by those who were lucky enough to know him.
Steven Canale
May 25, 2011
A bright spot in my life is to say I have know and admired this man , he is truly a Man's Man. I will miss that huge Southern Smile more then anything and his possitive attitude was always a bright spot of my day
rodney luttman
May 25, 2011
the memories of coach starr and the traits that he has instilled within me are a treasure that will be with me for my lifetime.
Cathy Tangey
May 25, 2011
My condolences to the family. Coach Starr was a great man and will be terribly missed.
May 25, 2011
Coach Starr gave me my start in coaching football back in 1992 and I am now looking forward in 2011 to my 20th year of coaching football in Newark. I missed playing for Hoss by one year as I played the football season of 1967 under Jimmy Allen and Hoss came in the next year. Still, he was a big influence on me before he unexpecttedly asked me to coach at Wilson Middle School with Ron Dierks. That proved to be a great blessing and an example of God's grace.
Hoss was a paratrooper and the respect I had for Hoss led me to volunteer for jump school at Fort Benning in May of 1969 since I wanted to be like him.That led to serving with the K Company Rangers, 75th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division and the 173rd Airborne Brigade in South Vietnam in 1970 - 1971. Hoss greatly contributed to coming my out on the "right side of the law" as Charlie Snow onced observed, even though I had little direct contact with him until over twenty years later.
Another friend and coaching colleague, Tod King, and I used to get a big kick out of Hoss speaking at the Quarterback club luncheons. I told Tod, "Watch, Hoss say something laudatory about Jody Huffman." And, every time Hoss did. Well, it was deserved and Hoss was the first to honor and respect the players who put it on the line for him and the team. Hoss did not forget what the players contributed and the hard work they put in the game of football.
Tod always was urging Hoss to write a book. What a book that would have been. Hoss was like an old country preacher and he could have woven many a fine tale in book form as he did in his daily voice.
I'm sure the Lord has welcomed Hoss with a "Well done good and faithful servant." As long as there are folks passing on the lessons of our friend and menor, Paul "Hoss" Starr, his legacy will endure on earth.
God Bless Punch and family.
Steve Mercer
Newark, Ohio
Jim Salyer
May 25, 2011
To The Starr family. Thank You for sharing your husband and father. Four men have had an influence on my life. Jesus, My dad, My brother and Coach Starr. He will always be remembered for what he taught us and showed us. God is Good. May he comfort all you during this time of loss.
Shella Colvin-Miller
May 25, 2011
You were an awesome person. You will be missed.
Andy "Goose" Gostrue
May 25, 2011
Sorry for your loss , Hoss was a great man on and off the field he will NEVER be forgotten.
Tom Ronan
May 25, 2011
Tom,
I lost my dad in the end of April and he was the foundation of our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jim Harris
May 25, 2011
My thoughts are with you To all of his family especially my fellow classmate Kelly...He was a great friend and mentor and we were all so lucky that Hoss was a Wildcat and we are all much better for it...
Jack Forgrave
May 25, 2011
Dear Punch,Tommie, Kelli, your father is a great man we all looked up to. His influence has been channeled down to our children. We are very very lucky to have shared precious time with him. He will never be forgotten.
Jenara Frasure
May 25, 2011
Mrs. Starr, Tom, Kelly, Jodi, and Betsy,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Coach Starr was always so kind to me as a student and I know the young men he coached esteemed him highly. Coach Starr has left a beautiful legacy! His influence will live on through the lives of those he touched! My heart aches for you during this time and my prayer for each of you is that God will take away the sting of death and that each of you will sense the love, comfort, and nearness of the Lord Jesus Christ now and in each day ahead!
Tamra Balding
May 25, 2011
Dear Punch, Tom, Kelly, Jodi, and Betsy~
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoss was such a dear person and will be deeply missed.
I remember the last time I had the pleasure of seeing him and he thought I was going to teach his class at the Y. Always with a smile on his face and mischief in his eyes, I will remember him. He will be truly missed by those whom he taught, coached , and befriended. However, he will continue to live-on thru his family and friends.
God Bless you all,
Tamra Balding
Newark, OH
Nora Danhauer
May 24, 2011
Like I have said before, we only met once and that smile will forever be in my heart. You will be missed by all whom ever had the chance to know you.
Rodney Barndollar
May 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Starr's family in this time of loss. My vision is Coach Starr coming in thru the gates of heaven, my mother and all of the Newark Wildcat Boosters ringing those damn cow bells. Coach Starr looks at them with that big beautiful smile, arms open, giving them all a big hug. Coach, you were such a hudge influence on my and other peoples' lives. You taught us the "rights and wrongs" of life. I love you and will look forward to you putting your arm around me again and saying "Barney, how are you doing?"
May 24, 2011
Dear Punch and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Hoss will be remembered as a wonderful friend. Leah and Chuck Stanley Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Tony Price
May 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Punch and the rest of the Hoss Starr Family. Without a doubt, Coach Starr had more influence on my life than any coach I have ever had. He was not only a tremendous coach but a great human being. He will be forever missed by all.
Watson Family
May 24, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
Mitch,Ginny,Jennifer, and Aimee McAnally
May 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mike morrison
May 24, 2011
Great memories, thoughts, and prayers to the Starr family. Coach's Big Red "roots" were forged in steel and shared by many.
The true measure of the Coach is what he said about others and not what others might said about him. "Hoss" had talents and gifts that could have only come from our creator. To have shared those gifts with so many of us is testament to the goodness/kindness of our creator. Coach, we've all been blessed, not where we finish in this life, but what you shared and taught us along the way. The path you left was huge, the grass is still green, and the field remains a hundred yards.
god bless you Coach.
Al Starr
May 24, 2011
I called him Junior.He was my nephew but I was only three years his senior and we were more like brothers.We went to the same high school and college and then sadly drifted apart but I have always been proud of him and glad that he acheived so much in a life full of joy and teeming with good friends. He was a mentor to many and a man for all seasons. So here's to you, Junior. I am sure that God has given you a pat on the fanny and said to you," You played a great game, Hoss. Well done my good and faithfull servant.
Doug Smith
May 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Coach Starr's wife Punch and family. Coach Starr was a great inspiration to me on and off the field.
Doug Smith, Arlington, Texas
Michael Chandler
May 24, 2011
Punch, Kelly, Tom, Jodi and Betsy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hoss was a great man who I admired as a great coach and true leader. He treated the football players at NHS just like they were his own sons. I will never forget him or the life long memories while playing football on the 1976 team. He taught us how to be great athletes while on the field and how to be gentlemen while off the field. It was a true honor to have him speak at my "Hall of Fame" induction. I will never forget that. My prayers go out to all of you.
With my deepest sympathy and love,
Michael Chandler.
Brian Greene
May 24, 2011
sorry for your loss "coach" starr was a great man and will always be remembered. he's a person that made a difference in my life
Cindi
May 24, 2011
My Uncle Hoss was a wonderful spirit, a celebrated athelete, and a good and faithful servant...and Heaven welcomes him.
Jennifer (Peck) Blanton
May 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
David Bass
May 24, 2011
I played for Coach Starr his first year at Circleville. Midway thru fall practices that year I decided to quit playing football, that afternoon Coach sent our captain to bring me back. Coach and I had a very enlightening conversation. His wisdom and truth wom me over and I am eternally grateful. My thoughts are with his family. Rest in peace Coach.
Charlie Parker
May 24, 2011
Punch, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. You and Hoss were great neighbors.
Hoss will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Betty Jo Yoak (Williams)
May 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Starr family in this time of sorrow. I did not know Coach Starr personally, but after moving back to Newark, OH in 2004 and having 2 boys in the football program, I learned through dealing with the football program, the parents club (working with his daughter Jodi) and just being aroung White field many many football nights, that Coach Starr was a wonderful man, great mentor and coach. God Bless him for being the man he was. May God Bless and keep his family wrapped in love. Coach you will be truly missed here in Newark. RIP. My sympathy to all
Jarod Markus
May 24, 2011
Punch and Family sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Thank you Coach!
Loretta Snoke
May 24, 2011
Punch and Family,
I am so sad to hear about your loss. My mother (Terri) often recalled all of the fun that she had attending all of my brother's (Rod Barndollar) football games. I think it was one of the most happy periods of her life. Hoss played a big part in that sense of joy. He gave his players and parents lots of encouragement while they were students and he didn't forget about them later in life, like when you both attended my mother's wedding and when Hoss called Rodney and me when he heard that my mother had died. Little things like that mean a lot. He will be sadly missed by all of us who were blessed to know him.
Lola (Stewart) Paullin
May 24, 2011
'Amazing Grace', a great description of Coach Starr. He was a good 'match' for my dad! Their wit together will never be surpassed. I'm sure my brother will welcome you with open arms. Rest in peace Hoss Starr.
Tim Miller
May 24, 2011
My sympathy and prayers to the family.Coach was one of the greatest men I've had the pleasure of knowing.He's touched so many live's,he will be sadly missed by all.Rest in Peace Coach,see you on the other side.
Jane Bailey
May 24, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I attended Newark High School while he was a coach. Truly a great man. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Cashdollar
May 24, 2011
Punch... Take comfort in knowing that over the course of his life Hoss touched many, many people in such positive ways. He will be missed and remembered by so many.
May Jesus, in His infinite love and mercy, give you and your children and grandchildren His grace and peace as you struggle with your loss.
Frank Gault
May 24, 2011
Punch, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Hoss will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Patricia Athan
May 24, 2011
Words cannot express the love and admiration that my family felt for Hoss. He always had a big smile on his face and kind words for everyone. My son, Alex, was blessed to have Coach in his life. To his family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Coach's memory last forever.
Bonnie
May 24, 2011
Punch, what great memories we share together with each other. All of God's blessings be with you and your dear family thru the days ahead. You will be in our prayers! Bonnie and family
Doug Hitchcock
May 24, 2011
I have great memories of Coach. Physical Education, Drivers Education, and of course football. Coach Starr was a great story teller. Telling about his time as a member of the West Virginia football team and playing with Sam Huff. Playing in the 1954 Sugar Bowl and showing off his ring. Telling about his military experiences was always a favorite during two a days in August. I ran into coach about four or five years ago and had a great conversation. He will certainly me missed by all that knew him. Mrs. Starr, my prayers are with you.
Glenn/Bev Robinson
May 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beth (Hindman) King
May 24, 2011
Coach was my driving instructor. I think we may have been the fist group of girls he taught and probably the last! As a graduate of the class of 1975 and a member of the marching band, I clearly remember the great football games!
May 24, 2011
Love you Grandpa!! We will miss you!
Jeff, Debbie and Joey
Bob Diebold
May 24, 2011
Condolences to the Starr family. Hoss leaves behind a proud community, proud of him and his constant giving to all of Newark. Heaven just acquired a talented mentor and a great person. Our loss is HIS gain. Peace to your family Hoss.
Pat and Bev Rockey
May 24, 2011
To the Starr family please accept our deepest condolences. Coach always kept us on the right fork of the road. He taught of how to live our lives. Heaven just raised the bar when Coach arrived.
Coach will be missed. God bless you all. Pat and Bev NHS/73
Carla Stewart
May 24, 2011
Hoss was Dad's best friend. We all will miss him. He was a hoot all of the time and the car always stunk like cigars when they came back from hunting. Rest in peace Hoss Starr (although I'm guessing the others in heaven won't be so lucky, you'll be whipping them into shape in no time). Take care of my big brother. We love you all.
Pam Firich
May 24, 2011
Coaches legacy will live on through all of the lives he has touched. I was a cheerleader in 74-77. I have so many memories of pep rallies, making yard signs and decorating locker rooms. Hoss always made sure we had extra treats for the neighborhood kids that hung out with the team, who he nicknamed "Urchins". It was so neat, many years later, to see those "Urchins" as the new stars on Newarks team. I am sure that Hoss played a big part in making sure those youngsters succeded in life. My sympathies to the Star family and thank you for sharing your Husband and father with all of us.
Pam Whitefield Firich
May 24, 2011
Dear Starr Family:
Please accept my sympathy and condolences on Coaches passing. I can't begin to tell you of the influence he had on my life...along with my father.. the two greatest men I have ever known.As a high school football coach, for 25 years, I found myself drawing upon what Hoss taught me...as well as his love for the game and most importantly for the players..Coach Starr was special..He is in the presence of God now..Thanks for sharing him with us. Ned Ashton Jr
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