Paul R. Harshman, 78, of Tiffin, died Saturday, January 24, 2009, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin.

On February 4, 1930 he was born in Tiffin to James R. and Bertha M. (Barrick) Harshman. On February 5, 1971, he married Clara Foos.

Survivors include his wife Clara, daughters Judith (Richard) Kisaberth of Republic, Theresa Walker of Tiffin, a son, James (Sharon) Alleman of Toledo, eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and eight special nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are both of his parents, two sons, David L. and Thomas P. Alleman, a son-in-law, Allan Walker, three brothers, Carl, Raymond and Jim Harshman, infant sister, Dorothy Harshman, sister Rita Leonard, one granddaughter, and one grandson.

Paul served in the United States Army from 1948 - 1952. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked at Basic Refractory for over 37 years, and later retired in 1992. He was a member of VFW Post # 2858. Paul was devout in his love for his family, country, nature and sports.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10am Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will be prayed 20 minutes prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Military Services will be conducted by the United Veterans Council.

Friends may visit with the family 2-4 and 6-8 Monday, January 26, 2009 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, 236 S. Washington St. Tiffin, OH 44883, (419) 447-2424. A wake service will be performed Monday, at the funeral home, at 3:45pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Catholic Schools, St. Joseph Catholic Church, or Community Hospice Care.

Letters of condolences may be sent and the guest book signed at hgmackfuneralhome.com.