Paul J. Dues, age 94 of Minster, Ohio, died at 1:33 AM on January 10, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio.

He was born on August 2, 1928 in Minster, Ohio to the late John G. & Katherine (Brandewie) Dues. Paul married Norma J. Simon on April 27, 1950 in St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio. She preceded him in death on August 25, 2005.

He is survived by children: Linda & Paul Keller, Sidney, John & Beth Dues, Minster, Dave & Lynda Dues, Minster, Lisa Dues, Durham, NC, Jim & Kathy Dues, Minster, Dan & Deb Dues, Minster, Lora & Jason Olberding, Minster, 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 on the way, sister-in-law Juanita Dues, Minster.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Diane Dues, brothers & sisters: Alvira & Vernon Gudorf, Georginia & Ross Farran, Geneva & William Kerber and her second husband Paul Kerber, Lorina & Arthur Mescher and her second husband Raliegh Geiger, John G. Dues and Irvin Dues.

Paul was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, veteran of the US Navy, Teamster Local #908, and worked for Sidney Truck & Storage. He loved hunting, bike riding, the outdoors and racing and was a part of Jim Dues Racing pit crew.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial with full military honors to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Friday, January 13 from 3 to 7 PM and from 8:30 to 9:00 AM on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Miami County.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.