Paul Anthony Ohlin

Paul Anthony Ohlin of Battle Creek, MI

Paul, age 74, died Sunday morning, April 24, 2016 at Heartland Hospice Care of Three Rivers, MI due to complications following dementia.

Paul, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Emery) Ohlin, was born in New Castle, PA on January 31, 1942 and moved to the Battle Creek area in 1987. He served his country honorably and nobly in the United States Navy serving on the USS Luce. Paul had been a carpenter in the Youngstown area; was the former Owner and Operator of Shooters Family Billiard Center in Battle Creek and was well known in the community for being a Manager at Sunshine Toyota. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with friends at the American Legion Post. Paul was a very dedicated husband and father, and enjoyed boating on Lake Erie with his family. He was also a loving grandpa and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Paul was united in marriage to Beverly Ann (Thomas) in Youngstown, OH on September 3, 1966 who sadly preceded him in death on January 12, 1997. Surviving are his daughter, Kara L. (Greg) Black of Battle Creek; his son, Paul R. (Cristen) Ohlin of Louisville, KY; four precious grandchildren, Landon and Carter Black and Megan and Ashley Ohlin; his sister, Betsy (Donnie) Ratliff of Roanoke, VA and his brother, George (Nancy) Ohlin of Warren, OH. Paul was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Greta Gurgacz, and two brothers, Larry and Carl.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Paul's life will be held on Saturday, April 30 at 11am at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 114 E. Minges Road, Battle Creek, with Rev. Bradley Hubbard, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery next to his beloved wife, Bev, with the United States Navy Honor Guard bestowing military honors. Paul's family will greet friends on Friday, April 29 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul's honor may be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church or the American Legion Post # 298.