Paul C. Smith

August 27, 1945 - November 6, 2017

Paul C. Smith, 72, of rural Wapakoneta, died 12:05 a.m., Mon. Nov. 6, 2017, at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born Aug. 27, 1945, in Lima, the son of Cloice & Florence (Bowdle) Smith, who preceded him in death. On July 28, 1968, he married Judith Hoelscher from New Knoxville, and she survives at home. Other survivors include, 2 children, Michael Paul (Kathleen) Smith, New Knoxville, Denise Smith (Reginald) Green, South Euclid, OH, 3 grandchildren, Isaiah and Simon Smith, and Alessandra Green, a sister, Martha (Ruhl) Warden, Lima, and 3 nieces. Paul spent his life continuing the family tradition, going back to his great grandfather, of raising and milking registered Jersey cattle and raising grain. During his lifetime he received many production and milk quality awards. He was a 1963 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a 1967 dairy science graduate of The Ohio State University. While at OSU he met his wife, Judith. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wapakoneta, Farm Bureau, and other agricultural organizations. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. Nov. 10, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta, Rev. Josh Tissot officiating. Burial will follow in Pilger Rhue Cemetery, New Knoxville, OH. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m., Thur. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501), Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Fri. at the church. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.