Harry Joe Pauff age 91, of Lima passed away 8:05 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Lima Memorial. He was born April 18, 1930 in Allen County to the late Ruhlin Gus and Hazel Alfreda (Putnam) Pauff. He married Roberta June ‘Birdie’ Nungester Jan. 4, 1951 and she preceded him in death Nov. 22, 2019.
Harry was a longtime member of Southside Christian Church. He graduated from Lima South in 1948. He went on to serve in the Marines during the Korean War. He was a member of Lima VFW Post 1275, American Legion Post 96, the Korean War Veteran’s Association and Eagles Aerie 370. After a long career he retired from SOHIO/ BP Chemical. He was a fan of Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Browns. He loved his many pets over the years and loved watching TV with his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include children: April L. (Michael D.) Johns of Lima, Steven (Arleen) Pauff of Newnan, GA and Chris A. (Kelly) Pauff of Lima, 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by siblings Virginia Pauff and Ruhlin G. Pauff, Jr.
The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 1-3 p.m. with military rites at 3 and 4-6 p.m. at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The funeral service will begin at 6 with Rev. Todd Cosart officiating. A private celebration of life and burial will be at a later date and burial of cremated remains will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Southside Christian Church, the Korean War Association or V. F. W. Post 1275 Lima.
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
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311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH, 45806Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Address:
311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH, 45806Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Address:
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HARRY'S FAMILY LIVED A BLOCK SOUTH OF US ON MAIN ST IN LIMA, OHIO..SO KNEW HIM FOR A LONG TIME + BIRDIE + I WERE GOOD FRIENDS ALL THRU HIGH SCHOOL + BEYOUND. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I AM SURE HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WE WENT TO LINCLN SCHOOL + GRADUATED FROM SOUTH HI TOGETHER. DON'T KNOW ANY OF HIS CHILDREN OR THEIR FAMILIES BUT GOD BLESS YOU ALL + YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY. BIRDIE DIED THE SAME DAY MY HUSBAND DIED IN 2019... SHIRLEY SIFERD HART
In the mid 1950's, Uncle Harry was on the scene to run me to the hospital when I crashed into a tree stump, on our 6' sled, racing down the snowy "suicide hill" at Faurot Park. He was a life saver that day ... I think of him every time I see the scar on my chin. Gonna miss him for sure. He was the best uncle ever ...
The Staff of Putnam County Hospice sends our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep Harry and all his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
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