Paul E. Smelser, 82, passed away at his home in Celina, on October 8, 2015 at 9:30 A.M.

He was born March 11, 1933 in Mercer County, to John and Mable (Rumple) Smelser, both preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son, Chris (Courtney) Smelser, Fort Wayne, IN; four daughters, Holly Smelser, Celina, Paulette Smelser, Celina, Kathy (Andy) Kruse, St. Marys, and Gaye (Glenn) Mills, Celina; a brother, Bob (Lassie) Smelser, Celina; nine grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by a brother, John Smelser, Jr.; and seven sisters, Maxine Swigart, Vera Steman, Marcille Mosler, Kate Borger, Lois Duffer, Hazel Carpenter, and Olive Spicer.

Paul served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era. He retired from Mersman Brothers and Vic Steinke Construction, both in Celina. He was a member of Celina VFW Post 5713.

Private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH 45828.

Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.