Paul "Gene" Diller

Columbus Grove, Ohio

Paul E. “Gene” Diller, 92, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at The Springs of Lima.  He was born on September 25, 1929, in Jackson Township, Allen County, Ohio to Waldo and Mary Ann (Zimmerman) Diller.

On August 12, 1950, he married Marilyn Myers who survives near Columbus Grove, Ohio.

Paul is also survived by two sons, Richard E. (Joyce) Diller of Elida and Mark D. (Lora) Diller of Van Wert; one daughter, Elizabeth (Darrel) Kistler of Lima; and one brother, Erold of Indianapolis, Indiana. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Amanda (Matt) Pitson, Joshua Kistler, Gregory (Taylor) Diller, David Diller, Holly (Robert) Hatchett, Nathan Diller, Andrew Diller, and Nicholas Mattevi along with eleven great-grandchildren.  Paul was preceded in death by his brother Emerson Diller of Pandora, Ohio.

Paul retired from Philips Display Components Company after 45 years.  He was an Army veteran.  Paul enjoyed and loved his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much and going to their activities.  He was a member of Bluelick Bible Church. 

Visitation will be on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Bluelick Bible Church from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm.  Friends may also call one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.  Service will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Bluelick Bible Church with Pastor Jim Neighors presiding.  Burial will follow in the Vaughnsville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bluelick Bible Church Missions fund.

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