Paul D. Jones, 65, 7566 state Route 705, New Weston, died at 10:30 a.m. July 11, 2006, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. Cause of death was natural.

He was born April 1, 1941, in New Weston, to Helen Jones. On May 5, 1962, he married Irene A. Nieport, who survives.

Also surviving are four sons, Gary (Staci), New Bremen, Dean (Cheryl), Forrest, David (Krista), Versailles, and Ted (Jenny), of Troy; two daughters, Diana (Jay) Heitkamp, Minster, and Rosanne (Mike) Ridinger, Columbus Grove; and 19 grandchildren.

Deceased are infant twin daughters.

He was a farmer and worked construction. He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, and American Legion Post 174, North Star.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church the Rev. David Zink officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, and 9-10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the Center for Neurological Development.