Paul E. Deitz

Paul E. Deitz, age 79 of Seymour, passed away at 6:35am Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Schneck Medical Center. Born October 19, 1935 in Taylorsville, Indiana, he was the son of Robert and Pauline (Malson) Deitz. On September 8, 1956 in Freetown, he married Geneva Ryan who survives. Retired, Paul traveled for Cummins Engine Company testing and calibrating fuel systems. He had worked for Cummins for 36 years. Paul formerly attended Spraytown Free Methodist Church and was a member of the Bassmasters Club. He loved to go fishing and watching NASCAR having been a Mark Martin fan. Paul also enjoyed reading, reading three newspapers every day. He also spent a lot of time on the phone talking with friends and catching up on the latest. Paul leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Geneva; daughter, Debby Abel and her husband George of Houston; grandson, J.P. Von Fange; great grandchildren, Jacob and Bethany Von Fange; Brother Joe Deitz and his wife Mary Ann of Alamogordo, NM; and Sister Sondra Roark and her husband Fuzz of Fountain, FL. Paul also leaves behind Casey Jo, his beloved dog, who will be tasked to look over Geneva. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gary Deitz who passed in January of 2000; three brothers, Robert Jr., Earl and Max; sisters, Sharon Price and Alice Schreyer. Pastor Jerry Van Kuiken will conduct funeral services at 11:00am on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Woodlawn Life Celebration Centre. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home and from 10:00am Friday until service time. Burial will follow services at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials can be made at the funeral home to the American Heart Association. Friends can sign the guest book or share a favorite memory at www.WoodlawnFamilyFuneral.com