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1940
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2020
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Paul Schermerhorn Obituary
Paul graduated from Pueblo Centennial High School in Colorado and then earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Ivy Tech. Paul was a pilot and enjoyed all things aviation. He was a member of Anderson's Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 226. He has also been a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Muncie since 2000. Paul worked 35 years as a toolmaker for General Motors, retiring from New Venture Gear.
Paul was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend that will be missed by many. Those include his loving wife Joyce (Johnson) Schermerhorn; sons: Brian (Allie) Schermerhorn and Scott (Millie) Schermerhorn; siblings: Dale Schermerhorn, Barbara Goodhue, Dorothy Nava, Mae Berry, and Bob Schermerhorn; grandchildren: Lauren, Ryer, Nora, and Keller; and 17 nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Schermerhorn.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 3101 N. Benton Road, Muncie, IN 47304, with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m., also at the church. Garden View Funeral Home, Muncie, has been honored to assist the family during their loss. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting
www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com.
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Berni Mount
May 24, 2020
my deepest sympathy for the family and friends.Paul was a wonderful god fearing man and he loved his country very much. will miss him lots! Love you!
Leona McDaniel
May 24, 2020
Dear uncle Paul I am so glad you are rejoicing in heaven with our Lord and Savior, we who are left behind are grieving our loss of your smiling face and company we will miss you here but will see you in heaven.
Annette Duncan
May 24, 2020
Uncle Paul was a kind and gentle man. We will all miss him. Many pprayers for your family.
Virginia Schermerhorn
May 23, 2020
Uncle Paul was a kind,fun loving man who will be greatly missed. I will always remember the first time I met him and he got me with his dog jaw joke. RIP Uncle Paul.
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