Paul Revere Brandehoff

Paul Revere Brandehoff

   OAKWOOD- Paul Revere Brandehoff, 88, of Oakwood journeyed to his heavenly home at 9:29 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Kingsbury Place, Defiance. He was born on March 19, 1932 in Rimer, Ohio to LaVern and Gladys (Wreede) Brandehoff. On November 22, 1948, he married Mary Sanderson who preceded him in death on March 8, 2016.

   They had 5 children: Karen (Jerry) Mobley of Oakwood, Brenda (Mark) Rau of Defiance, Paul (Jan) Brandehoff of Defiance, Elaine (Robert) Bush of Kentucky, Brian Brandehoff who proceeded him in death on July 18, 1978 and 2 adopted daughters: Catrina (Michael) Schramm and Breonica Brandehoff of Defiance.  Also surviving are: 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. Brothers: Howard (Marilyn) Brandehoff of St. John's, Ohio, Robert (Annie) Brandehoff of Wapakoneta, Ohio, and Donald (Patty) Brandehoff of St. John's, Ohio.

   Proceeding him in death were: his parents LaVern and Gladys Brandehoff, brothers: John and Marvin Brandehoff, a sister Donna Jean Brandehoff, a grandson Craig Mobley, a great granddaughter Kayla Varner, and a great grandson Kyle Varner.

   Paul was a mining engineer and supervisor of The Auglaize Stone Company rural Oakwood, worked for Auglaize Township, was a mechanic, carpenter, and welder. He was a member of The Junction Bible Christian Church serving as trustee, on the deacon board, on the building maintenance board, and was a member of the men's visitation group.

   Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Reverend Pat Holt officiating. Interment will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Charloe.  Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  Due to restrictions regarding COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required upon entering the funeral home.

 Memorial contributions may be given to that of the donor's choice.