With grace and dignity, Paul L. Siebenaller, 79, of New Riegel, soared into heaven on the wings of an angel, Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008, after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer's disease, at Birchaven Retirement Village in Findlay.

On April 23, 1928, he was born in Seneca County to Milton and Helen (Sendelbach) Siebenaller. On June 30, 1984, he married Sandra Thomas.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy, of New Riegel, three sons, Steven (Mary) Siebenaller of OK, Joel (Susie) Siebenaller of Fostoria, Guy Keller of Fostoria, four daughters, Paula (Jim) Walters of Fostoria, Robin Walther of Dundee, MI, Wendy Keller of Sheffield Lake, Valerie (Tom) Nagel, New Riegel, fourteen grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a sister, Mary (Don) Kline of New Riegel.

Preceding him in death along with his parents is a brother, Francis Siebenaller.

Paul was a member of All Saints Parish, New Riegel and a 1947 graduate of Hopewell Loudon High School. He was plant manager of Ex-Cell-O Textron Corporation for 36 years. He was active in Future Farmers of America, a Four H Club Advisor for 2 years and former president of Lakota School Board. Paul enjoyed his farm, John Deere Tractors and cutting wood. Paul and Sandy owned Sandy's Sawdust and Stitches Gift and Craft Shop in New Riegel. To all those who met Paul, their lives will forever be enriched by his graciousness, compassion, kindness and wit.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 26, 2008, at All Saints Parish, New Riegel with Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 15 minutes prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, New Riegel.

Friends may visit with the family at 5-8 PM, Friday, April 25, 2008, Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH, 44883, 419-447-2424.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Birchaven Village Alzheimer Neighborhood.