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Paul Reif Obituary
TERRE HAUTE - Paul Reif, 82 of Terre Haute, passed away, Friday, March 6, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 20, 1933 in Minster, Ohio. Paul served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Springfield.
Paul was a Civil Engineer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for 33 years. His interests and hobbies included painting in various medium, photography, nature and enjoying time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Western Ohio Water Color Society, Ohio Plein Air Society, Friends of Cedar Bog and the Springfield Museum of Art. Paul was also a volunteer at Mercy Memorial Hospital. He had made several art donations to Community Mercy Health Partners and Community Mercy Hospice.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy, his children: Holly A. Tracy (Shawn) of Columbus, Indiana; sons Mark J. Reif, David P. Reif, Matthew P. Reif all from Urbana, Ohio; Vernon C. Reif of Mechanicsburg, and Allen F. Reif (Deborah) of Springfield; 8 grandchildren: Evelyn Pillion, Jessica Burton, Shannon Teer, Zakary Reif, Stephan Reif, Carolyn Reif, Lucas Tracy and Wyatt Tracy; 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; sister, Lucille L. Rouch (Russell) of Tavares, Florida and sister in law Linda L. Hutchison of Columbus, Ohio; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Lucille (Ramsey) Reif and Joey Hutchison, nephew.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March, 10, 2015 in the funeral home with Father Marvin Hackman officiating.
Burial will follow in Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Bog Association in Paul's memory, P.O. Box 510 Urbana, Ohio 43078-0510.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Reif
March 18, 2015
Sorry to hear of your families loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Janet hill and family
March 12, 2015
Nancy, sorry to hear of Paul's death. I remember both of you and your fun in life. May God bless you and comfort you through the days ahead. Carl Newcomer
March 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Dr. Bo and staff
Dale, David Markley
March 11, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barb O'Neal
March 10, 2015
Nancy & Family
Very Sorry to hear about Paul......He was a Dear husband and father ....I got to meet both of you at St Raphael Church...Paul was a teaser and I enjoyed seeing you both on Sunday Mass ..RIP Paul
March 10, 2015
Your work, 30 years ago, amazed me, sir. Thank you.
Rebecca Masater
March 9, 2015
Paul will be missed. Rebecca Master
March 9, 2015
Dear Nancy, So very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loving family. God bless. Sincerely, Alice Frost and family
Pam & Brad Wells
March 9, 2015
So very sorry for your loss! You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Marty & Karen Rodin
March 9, 2015
It has been at least 20 years since we were together. We still have one of Paul's watercolors hanging on our wall. It's dated 1985 a beautiful iris which has moved with us all over the country and now resides in Charleston South Carolina. Paul will be missed and so will his talent. Our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Aimee Randall-Culp
March 8, 2015
I am sorry to hear about Paul. Paul was a great painter and best friend to my dad, Robert Randall, for many years. He had a great heart and will be surely missed by many. My condolences, Nancy and family.
Alan and Deborah Ruchty
March 8, 2015
Paul was such a cool guy. So sad to hear of his passing. He was among the first to welcome us to Terre Haute when we first moved in back in 1979. One of the best neighbors we ever had, always friendly and sharing an interest in mother nature. Always enjoyed running into him; most recently up at the Cedar Bog. He will be truly missed. Condolences to and prayers for the family.
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