Obituary of Paul F. Zehner

Paul Fritz Zehner Paul Fritz Zehner, lifelong resident of Sidney, NY and most recently Murrells Inlet, SC better known to his family as "Opa" entered into rest Tuesday October 9, 2018. He was 94. He was the son of Herman Zehner and Luzia Weiss Zehner, Paul was born April 1, 1924 in Suhl, Thuringen, Germany. He was married to his late wife Maria Magdalene Link Zehner, who predeceased him on November 15, 1990, who was born in East Prussia. Together they arrived in the United States in 1958 and went on to settle in Sidney, NY. Paul was a Tool and Die Machinist at Scintilla which became Bendix and ultimately Amphenol. He was an avid Golfer at Sidney Country Club and loved his Wednesday morning league for many years. He enjoyed fishing trips with his son and grandchildren to Canada and always enjoyed the weekend visits from the kids as they grew up. He was a gentleman and an incredible father and grandfather who loved his family dearly. Paul is survived by: his son, Steven P. Zehner and daughter-in-law, Diane Zehner in Murrells Inlet, SC and son, Paul Zehner residing in Suhl, Germany. Paul is also survived by his grandchildren: Gretchen Zehner-Berry in Pittsburgh PA, Steven P. Zehner Jr. in Houston TX and Thomas J. Zehner in Beacon NY and step-grandchildren, Jaeger Zuck and Nikolaus Zuck residing in Memphis TN. Paul and his wife Maria came to this country in 1958 as many did, seeking freedom and through the connection with relatives in Sidney NY, decided to settle there. Our small family took root there and grew in that wonderful small town we now all call home. Son Steven and Grandchildren together will lay dear Paul "Opa" to rest next to his loving wife Maria in the spring of 2019. Paul and Maria "Opa and Oma" will live in our family's hearts forever. Share condolences with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Local arrangements will be under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.