Richard G.

"Dick" Paulus

Richard G. "Dick" Paulus, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Vancrest of Payne.

Dick was born on March 11, 1932 in Paulding, OH to the late Gordon and Ruth (Hart) Paulus. On November 8, 1959 he married the love of his life, Susan Gillett, who survives. For 34 years, Dick worked at LaFarge in the supply/store room until his retirement in 1994. Dick was a 50 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Paulding where he served as an elder and sang in the choir. He delivered meals for the Paulding County Senior Center and received the volunteer of the year award from the United Way. Dick enjoyed his grandchildren and loved their events and celebrated each of their accomplishments.

Along with his loving wife, Dick is survived by his daughters: Carol (Art) Razo, Paulding, OH; Dianna (Dan) Karlstadt, Paulding, OH; Pam Leever, Paulding, OH; sister, Shaaron (Larry) Whitman, Payne, OH; grandchildren: Tiffany, Rachel, and Kristen Razo; Kacie, Anna, and Erin Karlstadt; Danielle (Ryan) Morrison, Nathan (Diana) Martinez, Adam Leever; great grandchildren: Kyson, Quinn, Everett, Mason, and Chloe.

Dick is also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Miller.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. Ian Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dick's memory to the Paulding County Senior Center Home Delivered Meals Fund, 401 E. Jackson St., Paulding, OH 45879 or the First Presbyterian Church Agape Fund, 114 W Caroline St., Paulding, OH 45879.