Paul Frederick Gossard, 85, died May 24, 2020, at Mennnonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Paul was born Dec. 20, 1934 in Mt. Victory, Ohio, to the late Everet Merrel and Mildred Roxie (King) Gossard. On June 18, 1960, he married Linda Duncan Gossard, who preceded him in death on Nov. 27, 2010.
Paul retired from Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Findlay, after 30 years and drove vehicles for Nienberg Auto Sales and Magnum Trucking Equipment after retirement. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Scott) Calvelage of Bluffton; a son, Larry Gossard of Columbus Grove; six grandchildren, Tara Compton, Dylan Pletcher, Shaina (Cody) Wells, Andrea Gossard, Brandan Gossard and Tanna Gossard; 12 great-grandchildren, Carter, Vanessa, Maya, and Dallas Compton, Abigail, Jace, Serenity and Malcolm Wells, Jaime, Jesus, Juanito and Javi Garcia; and a brother, Carroll (Edna) Gossard of Findlay.
Paul was preceded in death by a son, Paul M. Gossard; two sisters, Donna Klingler, Margaret Gossard; and four brothers, Eugene Gossard, Lewis Gossard, Roger Gossard and Kenneth Gossard.
Private services will be held at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery following the service where military rites will be performed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
