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Paul Horst
Wooster “ Paul Raymond Horst, 98, died January 9, 2016 at West View Healthy Living, Wooster. He was born December 26, 1917 in Orrville to the late Jonas and Ella Horst. He was a graduate of Orrville High School. On January 1, 1939 Paul married his beloved wife of 74 years, Helen Herman, and they resided in Orrville until 1961. Paul was drafted to Civilian Public Service serving from 1943 to1946 at Farnhurst, Delaware. Upon returning to Orrville the Horsts operated a floor covering business. They moved to Wooster in 1961 where Paul served as the first administrator of West View Manor for 21 years. Helen worked along with Paul in both of these careers. Upon retiring, gardening, woodworking and visits from family and friends filled their time. He was a member of Paradise Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are daughter Pat (Chet) Mohler, son Fred (Anne), daughter Carol (Bob) Brown; Grandchildren: Chad (Sarah) Mohler, Brian (Susan) Mohler, Mindy (Nate) Polaske, and Andrew (Allie) Horst. Great Grandchildren: Elijah, Benjamin, and Lilah Mohler and Grace Mohler.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife Helen in 2013, and also by sisters Clara Burkholder, Esther Kilmer and Ruth Singer, brothers LeRoy Horst, Vernon Horst and Willis Horst and parents.
A funeral service will be Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. West View Chapel, 1715 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster with Kirk Fairhurst officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service and immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West View Healthy Living, in memory of Paul, 1715 Mechanicsburg Rd, Wooster Ohio 44691-2640, or LifeCare Hospice of Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, OH. 44691. The family would like to thank the staff of West View Healthy Living and Hospice for the wonderful care and love to Paul and his family for the last five years.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions
West View Healthy Living, in memory of Paul, 1715 Mechanicsburg Rd, Wooster Ohio 44691-2640, or LifeCare Hospice of Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, OH. 44691

Service
Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. West View Chapel, 1715 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster

Visitation
Friends may call from 1 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service and immediately following on Thursday

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