Philip J.

Hull

Philip John Hull, age 73, of Cecil, Ohio lost his long battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Homestead Memory Center in Van Wert, Ohio. Phil was born on September 18, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul and Gladys (Berger) Hull. Phil married the love of his life, Vicky Sue Mapes on June 24, 1972, and together they raised 5 children. Phil was a graduate of the class of 1969 at Paulding High School and later went on to be a successful businessman in Paulding County for over 50 years, serving as Plant Manager for Pawnee Plastics, Baughman Tile and H.E. Orr. He was also President of Innovative Assembly Services, his local, family-owned small business for over 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren at their family farm sharing the stories of the family's almost 200 year history on the land. He loved to travel and see the country and its natural wonders. Phil was a devout Christian and served the Lord most recently at the First Baptist Church in Antwerp, Ohio.

Phil will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Vicky; children: Shawn (Renee) Hull, Cecil, OH; Christina (Jason) Padrutt, Marengo, OH; Matthew (Teresa Osborn) Hull, Paulding OH; and Suzanne (Jonathon) Villareal, Sherwood, OH. He was also a loving grandfather to 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: Madison Hull, Sebastian Padrutt, Danielle Padrutt, Zachary Hull, Paige Hull, Matthew Hull, Alana Villarreal, Elijah Villarreal, and Grayson Hull. He is also survived by his siblings: Pricilla (Chuck) Merriman, Edgerton, OH; Patricia Hull, Hicksville, OH; Perry (Julie) Hull, Florida; Philbert Hull, Cecil, OH; Karl (Deb) Hull, Antwerp, OH.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Gladys Hull; brother, Paul Hull, Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Mary Mapes; son, Jeffrey Hull; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Hull.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Antwerp with Pastors Todd Murray and Paul Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, Crane Township.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Phil's memory to the American Alzheimer's Foundation or First Baptist Church, Antwerp.