Paul Edward Verhoff

Paul Edward Verhoff age 82, of Elkhart, IN died Friday, May 7, 2021 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

His Legacy… He was born May 16, 1938 to Cletus and Rose (Schmitz) Verhoff in Continental.  He was a member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Elkhart.  Paul served our great country with the United States Navy.  He worked for the Stanley Elevator and also sold seed.  He retired from the Campbell Soup Company.  After retirement he owned the Holgate Dairy Bar for 4 years.

His Family… He is survived by his daughters: Karen (Mike) Raatz, Constantine, MI and Cynthia Starr, Defiance; grandchildren: Nick Nelson and Alyssa Johnston; a great grandson, Silas Cupp; and siblings: Madonna (Mel) Geithmann, Toledo, Robert (Phyllis) Verhoff, Holgate and Kathy Schwab, New Bavaria.

His Farewell Services… Friends will be received in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 9-11:00 am.  The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am with Father Nick Cunningham officiating.  Due to health concerns, a mask is required; social distancing will be enforced and the number of visitors will be regulated at any given time for admittance.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.