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Paul E. Ealing, 90, of Bluffton, passed away Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024, at Ossian Health Care.

Paul was born on February 2, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Earl and Goldie (Fulmer) Ealing. He worked at General Electric and retired from Magnavox in Fort Wayne after 20 years. Paul also owned and operated Paul Ealing Ford in Ossian from 1969 to 1979 and Paul Ealing Chrysler in Bluffton from 1975 to 1979. He was a longtime member of the Murray Missionary Church. Paul enjoyed hunting, was a talented painter, an avid IU Basketball fan, and always loved having his family together!

On March 29, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Paul and Barbara (Lepper) Ealing were married. They shared 67 years of marriage together before she preceded him in death on February 11, 2019.

Survivors include his children, Dennis (Angie) Ealing of Ossian, Denise (Steve) Gerber of Bluffton, Paula (Stan) Urbine of Fort Wayne and a daughter-in-law, Susan G. Ealing of Bluffton. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara; a son, Lynn A. Ealing on March 3, 2024; a grandson, Jason Paul Ealing in 2003; three sisters; and a brother.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton and one hour prior to the service.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton.

Memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to the Murray Missionary Church and directed to the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends may send online condolences to the Ealing family at www.thomarich.com.