Paul was an honored military veteran who took pride in his military career. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Alice Hooper Collette and his daughter, Terri Collette.
Paul is survived by his children, Barbara (Larry) Poole, Mitchi (Beth) Collette, Karen Collette, Kenneth (Anne) Collette, Allen Collette; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members.
Visitation will be 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, Ohio 45044. Burial with military honors will be at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or visit https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
