Paul H. Sheets 94 years old passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at home in Granger, Indiana. Paul was born on June 27, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Benjamin C. Sheets and Reland (Conley) Sheets. On September 24, 1950, Paul and Patricia R. Hoover were married in Ossian, Indiana. They resided in Fort Wayne until 2018 when they relocated to Granger to be near family.
Along with his wife Patricia, Paul is survived by sons Steve Sheets of Kissimmee, Florida and Ben (Nancy) Sheets of Granger, Indiana; grandchildren, Tim Griffin, Travis (Jessica) Sheets, Andy (Julie Morrison) Sheets, Mackenzie (Chris) Meyer, Marshall Sheets, Stephanie Sheets, Allison (Chris) DeBlock, Eric Sheets and seven great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers Gayl Sheets and Lowell Sheets; daughter Kathleen Sheets and son Richard Sheets.
Paul graduated from Ossian High School in 1947. He served his country in the National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1950. For most of his working career he was a computer programmer, first at International Harvester, then at Fort Wayne National Bank. He retired in 1994.
Paul was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne for nearly 50 years and served on many committees and posts while there. He enjoyed camping, canoeing and bicycling and rode on several long distance bike trips in his younger years. After retirement, Paul and Patricia enjoyed traveling to many countries around the world. They also participated in weekly dinners and euchre games with friends.
A graveside service will be on April 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Oaklawn Cemetery, 701 South Jefferson Street, Ossian, IN 46777. A celebration of Life will be following the graveside service at Lighted Gardens, 10794 N IN-1, Ossian, IN 46777.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Paul H. Sheets may be donated to the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne or to the American Cancer Society.
