Paul Loesser Obituary

Paul E. Loesser

Paul E. Loesser, 91, of Tiffin, died peacefully in his sleep at 5:26 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin.

He was born Oct. 9, 1931, in Carey, to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser. He married Lois Ann Welly on April 23, 1953, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Riegel. She died Oct. 27, 2017.

Paul's survivors include a son, Chad (Margaret) Loesser of Tiffin; three daughters, Bev (Greg) Herig of Maumee, Michelle (Shel) Loesser of Tiffin, and Sandi (Robert) Gambescia of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Elchert of Marysville, Dave (Anna) Loesser of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Tom (Rita) Loesser of Port Clinton, and Bill (Chris) Loesser of Charlotte, North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Ann Kummerer; three brothers, Art, Ed, and Jim Loesser; and granddaughter, Tiffanie Loesser.

Paul was a 1949 graduate of Calvert High School and served in U.S. Navy. He retired from National Machinery after 40 years as a welder and foreman. He was a member of Quarter Century Club, Knights of Columbus, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. He enjoyed golf, card Bingo, and traveling.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-3113.

Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, at the funeral home followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Scott Kramer. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The rosary will be recited 30 minutes prior to Mass at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital or charity of the donor's choice.

To send online condolences to the family, order out-of-town flowers, or to view the celebration of life video, go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com.