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Paul Hermansdorfer Obituary


PAUL CLIFFORD HERMANSDORFER, 81, of St. Albans, WV, peacefully passed away on February 1, 2025, at Sweetbriar Assisted Living, after a long battle with dementia.
Paul was born on October 13, 1943, to the late Paul Abraham Hermansdorfer and Betty Anne Hermansdorfer. He grew up in Dunbar, WV where he met the love of his life, Betty Jane "Janie" Hermansdorfer. They were married May 13, 1967, and resided in St. Albans, WV. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Dunbar.
Paul was a graduate of Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology. Paul was a proud member of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Paul retired from Columbia Gas Transmission, following 40+ years of service.
Paul enjoyed fishing, cooking and attending Marshall football games and tailgates where he was known for his spaghetti dinners. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family at the dog track. Amongst many other things, he will be remembered for his bad jokes which he told repeatedly and how proud he was of grandchildren, Blake and Alayna.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Shawver and brother, John Hermansdorfer.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Catherine Hermansdorfer of Dunbar, WV; son Paul Andrew Hermansdorfer of Huntington, WV; son Timothy Allen Hermansdorfer (Karla) of St. Albans, WV; grandchildren Blake and Alayna Hermansdorfer; and nephew Mike Shawver (Theresa) of Myrtle Beach, SC.
The family would like to thank the staff at Sweetbriar Assisted Living for caring for Paul for the last 2 years.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Dunbar followed by a graveside service, with military honors at Grandview Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Dunbar at 1414 Myers Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Thomas Robinson

February 8, 2025

I just heard of your father“s passing. He will be sadly missed. I was his best man at your parents wedding.

Curtis Lanham

February 5, 2025

Deepest sympathies from Curtis and Paul Lanham

Sandy Stemple

February 4, 2025

I loved talking to Paul about football. I couldn't say enough about the way he took care of Janie. He was one of a kind. His spaghetti was delicious. His friendship and willingness to help others was a sign of a good man.

Lisa Hurst

February 4, 2025

A testament to the impact one has on you is the mementos you keep for reminders. When Paul retired "again" from TC Energy (Columbia Gas), he gave me a whiteboard with the Columbia Gas System logo. I still have it at my desk. He was so smart, kind, and funny. Truly blessed to work with him.

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