Paul Nelson Reichardt, age 87 of New Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his residence.
Paul was born on May 31, 1937 to the late Henry Franklin and Zadora Lucinda-Mae (Aldridge) Reichardt in Marion, Ohio. On May 5, 1957, he married Rosemary Elizabeth Dickinson-Hite in Marion, Ohio.
He was employed by Eaton Corporation in 1958 as a machinist. In 1998 the company changed hands to Dana Corporation and after 42 years of service, Paul then retired in 2001.
Paul enjoyed golfing with his 2 sons, bowling with his friends, and attending his kids and grandkids sporting events. He was a big fan of Ohio State football.
Paul was a member of the Kenton Moose Lodge 428 and a member of the Marion Harding Boosters. After retirement, he donated a lot of his time at Marion Harding High School sporting
events working in the concession stand and filling vending machines.
Paul always had a smile on his face and he loved to make everyone laugh. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Paula Benton and his four brothers: Lewis Reichardt, John Reichardt, Fred Reichardt and Forest Reichardt.
Those who will cherish his memories include his wife of 67 years, Rosemary Elizabeth Reichardt; his children: Tim (Wendi) Reichardt of Cape Coral, Florida, Randy E. (Carla) Reichardt of Marion, Ohio, Brenda Hitzeman of Indian Lake, Ohio and Tina (Mark) Hempy of Prospect, Ohio; his son-in-law, Terry Benton of Lumberton, North Carolina; his brother, Lloyd (Joyce) Reichardt of Marion, Ohio; his sister-in-law, Kathy Hawkins of Marion, Ohio; his twenty grandchildren; his several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may come to honor Paul’s life from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Boyd Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 starting at 1pm at the funeral home. A burial will follow the funeral service at Grand Prairie Cemetery.
Donations may be given in Paul’s memory to: Tranquility Hospice Memorial Fund, 1949 State Route 37 W., Delaware, Ohio 43015. The Boyd Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Reichardt family.