He was born June 22, 1933 in Alliance, Ohio. Paul was U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Karen. He is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Diana Burton; sons, Dennis, Dean, David, and Doug (Trish) Burton; stepchildren, Debbie L. Wilson, Jan Humpolick, and Tim Trump.
A private burial is planned at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements under the direction of Karlo-Libby Funeral Home.