Paul Dean Kersh, 57, of Pandora died March 26, 2015, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 27, 1957, in Columbus to Robert and Eleanor Pingle Kersh.

He worked for the Benton Ridge Telephone Company since 1983. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting and was a member of the Leipsic Fishing & Hunting Assoc. He was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School.

He is survived by a daughter, Emily (Neil) Lucke of Pinedale, Wy., two sons, Brent (Britney) Kersh of Newburgh, Ind., Justin Kersh of Lima, a special friend, Lesa Kemp of Bluffton, the mother of his children, Patty Amstutz of Delphos.

A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Gilboa United Methodist Church. Pastor Tom Graves will officiate. Memorial contribution may be made to the Leipsic Fishing & Hunting Association or the charity of your choice.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton.