Paul Deal

Paul William Deal of Northwood, OH, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and distinguished military veteran, passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 81. Paul was born in Walbridge, OH, on Nov. 17, 1943, to Albert W. Deal and Verna Marie (Fahle) Deal, along with 13 brothers and sisters, all to whom he remained very close.

In 2010, Paul retired from the Myers & Watters Co., where he rose to become president and owner. He was an active member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America. Paul graduated from Lake High School in 1962 where he played varsity football. Paul is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as sergeant during the Vietnam War, returning to Toledo on Jun. 27, 1969, to crowds of well-wishers and family. Paul is known by most for his enormous heart and constant giving of his time to others; his love of dancing and classic cars; his love and adoration of his family; and his ever-present sense of humor.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy (Eggleston-Ratliff) Deal, and his two children, Ryan (Ryan Lepicier) Deal and Renae (Alan) Davies; step-daughter, Penny Krueger; sisters Sandy Konieczny and Doris Lafferty; and brothers Gerald, Richard, Donald, and Robert (Sue). Surviving grandchildren are Aidan, Greyson and Ella Davies; and step-grandchildren Dominique (Brian) Zeman, Corey (Angela) Ratliff, Theo Krueger, and Donovan Murphy. He was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Kusian, Pauline Spencer, Ruth Jabs, Beverly Hicks, and Carol Fry; brothers Theodore and James; stepson, Robert Ratliff; and step-grandson Kevin Ratliff.

Friends will be received at The Robert Shank, Sr. Chapel at Sunrise Life Celebrations, Walbridge on Friday January 24, 2025 from Noon until the time of Services at 3 P.M.

In memory of Paul, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at https://www.dav.org/