Paul Richard Ferch

January 2, 1928 - January 6, 2019

HAMLET- Paul Richard Ferch, 91, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton, IN. Paul was born in Hamlet, IN on January 2, 1928 to Richard C. and Flora (Hayes) Ferch and lived in the area all of his life. Paul was a farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Hamlet, where he served as Sunday school superintendent and was the church treasurer for 20 years. Paul was also a member of the Hamlet American Legion Post # 356, a 4-H leader for many years and served as a member of the Starke County 4-H Fair Livestock Committee. On April 16, 1955 in Hamlet, IN, he was married to the former Zola Romine. Survivors include, his wife, Zola; three sons, Mark (Becky) Ferch of Hamlet, David (Terri) Ferch of Koontz Lake and Roger (Lucy) Ferch of Hamlet; six grandchildren, Emily (Justin) Cartier of Grovertown, Ashley (Josh) Glingle of Hamlet, Brandon (Heather) Ferch of Hamlet, Nathan (Stephanie) Ferch of Koontz Lake, Ian (Kaci) Ferch of Hamlet and Morgan (Dan) Slabaugh of Nappanee; 11 great-grandchildren, Makaila, Peyton, Logan, Raden, Colton, Elin, Ella, Lydia, Reese, Hayden and Moses; and one brother, Luther (Cheryle) Ferch of Hamlet. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. CST at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hamlet with Dr. Joseph Loftis officiating. Burial will follow at the Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or the Starke County Scholarship Fund.