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Paul Heinz Rothbrust Sr.

SALEM — Paul Heinz Rothbrust Sr., 89, of Salem died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. He was born June 16, 1928 in Giesen, Germany, the son of the late Leonhard and Clara Gee (Lorenz) Rothbrust.

Paul retired in 1990 after 30 years as a grinder for the former Eljer Industries, Inc. He was a member of the Saxon Retirees.

Survivors include his wife, Anneliese (Simon) Rothbrust, whom he married July 30, 1949; five sons, Joe (LuAnn) Rothbrust of Chagrin Falls, Tony (Bunny) Rothbrust of Salem, Paul Rothbrust Jr. of Salem, John Rothbrust of Beloit and James (Kathy) Rothbrust of Meadville, PA; a daughter, Gisela (Bud) Hiltbrand of Salem; a sister, Inge Schmalkoke; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A son, Herman H. Rothbrust preceded him in 2001 and a sister, Erika Steffens also preceded him in death.

Services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home with his nephew, Richard Vogt officiating. Calling hours will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Alumni Association, 330 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460.

Paul’s obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.starkmemorial.com.

2/15/18

(Paid obituary)