Paul E. Gerlach, 56, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Feb. 18, 2008, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes.

He was born Feb. 8, 1952, in Coldwater, to Norbert and Dorothy Overman Gerlach, who survive in St. Henry.

Other survivors are a son, Matt, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Beth and Megan, both of Columbus; four brothers, Ken (Joyce), Tom (Mary Beth) and Rick (Jody), all of St. Henry, and Jack (Ellen), Celina.

He retired as treasurer of Tecumseh Schools, New Carlisle, and was a member of the Elks Lodge, Greenville. He had served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Henry Catholic Church, the Rev. Tony Fortman officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry.