Paul Schlicher

Paul Schlicher, 86, of Enon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Elizabeth Schlicher, sisters Gertrude Ervin (Carl), Elsie Biddle (William), Louise Love, Marianna Neville (Kenny), brother George Schlicher, and son Marc Schlicher. He married the love of his life, Nancy Catherine Lewis, on September 25, 1948. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. He is survived by his twin sister Pauline Stauch, brother Martin, a sister-in-law, Anna, son, Matthews (Mac) Schlicher, grandchildren Brian (Marnelli) & Matthew, David (Yvonne) & Kylie, Emma, Abby, Matthew (Alyssa) & Coraline, Lyra; daughter-in-law Donna (Marc), Sarah (Sam) Hershberger & Ethan, Logan, Jesse (Ivy), Jared (Ariel) & Nolan, Kailyn, son Paul (PM) (Janet), Jerry (Dawn) & Josiah, Skyler, Zach, Samantha, Michelle (Chris) Brinkman & Courtney, EJ, Danyail Schlicher, Son John (Michelle), Jason, Jami (Chris) Cavanagh, & Kaylee, Khloe, Aaron (Amber) Kyle & Caiden, and numerous beloved nephews and nieces. Paul served in the United States Navy after which he went to work with the New York Central Railroad and worked as a member of a Bridge Gang. He later entered into service with the United States Air Force where he served 34 years of dedicated Federal service with the AF Logistics Command, retiring on June 3, 1983. Paul began his faith journey at the St. John Lutheran church where he went through catechism. He was a long time member of the Enon United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous positions, notably as the Sunday School Superintendent for 20 years, and with his wife as Youth Coordinators for 25 years. In the past six years he has been active at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church where his son, John, serves as pastor. He was a founding member of the Greater Springfield Emmaus Community serving on its Board for several years and was a member of numerous teams. Paul had a passion for athletics, coaching the church softball team for many years. Additionally, he served as the President of the Springfield Church Athletic League for ten years. Paul, along with his wife, served as District Youth Coordinators for the former Springfield District of the United Methodist Church. Especially dear to his heart was the Native American Ministries at the 4 Corners Navajo Indian Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico. He and his wife led ten youth mission trips to the reservation over their years of service. Paul was a voting member as Lay Delegate to the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church for 38 years. Paul and Nancy together served as Youth Coordinators for the West Ohio Annual Conference for 8 years. Paul loved to garden. He always produced a bountiful harvest consisting of tomatoes, peppers, corn, beans, fruit trees, and grapes. Paul freely shared the harvest with neighbors and friends each year until the end of the season. He had already been reviewing the seed catalogues, planning his garden and getting ready to place his order. Paul loved his family, as his beloved sons grew up he was always there with Nancy to cheer them on. He served as a Lineman at the Greenon High School football games, and was present at every game, activity or event that they participated in. He was blessed and so very proud of his 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. It was December 25th, his birthday, when surrounded by his family he unexpectedly "went home" for the final time to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We know that upon his arrival in heaven, he was greeted, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" Paul's family would like to express their thanks to the Emergency Responders and Medical Staff at the Springfield Regional Medical Center for their compassion and care. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 2 pm to 5 pm in the Enon United Methodist Church, 85 Broadway Road, Enon, Ohio. The Service of Celebration for His Life will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11 am in the church with Rev. Jeff Moore & Rev. John Schlicher will be officiating, the committal service will follow at the Enon Cemetery with military honors being performed by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Enon United Methodist Church and St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Beavercreek. Arrangements are being handled by the Adkins Funeral Home in Enon, Ohio, www.adkinsfunerals.com

Paul Schlicher

December 25, 1927 - December 25, 2013