Mary Ellen Paul

Mary Ellen Paul, 97, of Loveland passed away Sunday August 30, 2020 at the Lodge Retirement Center. Mary Ellen was born December 5, 1922 in Pomeroy Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Jessie (Peterson) Gaedke.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Aldrich Paul. She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Cathy) and Jeffrey (Ceri) Paul along with five grandchildren; Amy (Jeff) Hill, Katie, Erick, Arthur (Julia) and Harry (Emily) Paul, 11 great-grandchildren and her brother, Jon (Brenda) Gaedke.

Mary Ellen enjoyed an active social life and enjoyed spending time with friends. She was involved with multiple bridge groups, book clubs, the Montgomery Women’s Club, North East Welcomers of Cincinnati and PEO. She loved to travel and was an avid golfer well into her 80’s. Most of all she treasured spending time with her family. Al and Mary Ellen both loved to entertain and she was a wonderful cook. She was the perfect hostess, even when Al would call at the last minute to announce they were hosting a happy hour for colleagues. Many happy years were spent entertaining friends and family at Twin Lakes Iowa in a cottage her father built.

Mary Ellen was very proud of her Swedish heritage and passed down many Swedish traditions, especially Swedish dinner every Christmas Eve with her family. Her family has great memories of lutefisk, Swedish glogg, Lingonberries, Swedish brown beans, ostakaka, fruit soupa, riced potatoes and potatis korf.

A private interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Queen City Hospice, 4605 Duke Dr., Suite 220, Mason OH 45040