Paul Kindle — UPDATED
Paul Kindle, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Warsaw to John and Susie (Brandenburg) Kindle.
He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from February 1952 to January 1954, as a Corporal (T4) in the 22nd Infantry. He was united in marriage to Helen Swoverland on Dec. 22, 1950, in Warsaw. She preceded him Sept. 9, 2017. He was a Warsaw resident until 1980 when he retired to Danbury, Wisc. and then returned to Warsaw in early 2018. He was employed from Jan. 1, 1960 to Sept. 11, 1976, with the Warsaw Fire Department retiring as Assistant Chief. In addition, he owned and operated Kindle Water Conditioning of Warsaw from 1962 to 1980. He was a Life Member (53 years) of the Warsaw Masonic Lodge and member of the Fort Wayne Valley Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine both of Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his sons, Jeff (Wendy) Kindle and Ken (Kelly) Kindle; grandchildren: Brent (Rebekah) Kindle, Acacia (Darrell) Vetor, Jill Kindle, Jaime (Dane) Bause, Ashley (Mike) Finney, and Cody Kindle, as well as Brianna, Karly, and Wes; and nine great-grandchildren. Furthermore, a brother Ray (Nancy) Kindle and a sister Kay Lingofelter both of Warsaw survive. A sister Mary Lou Steffe and brother Floyd Kindle preceded him.
Private services will be conducted at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriner’s Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707