Paul A. Empie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul A. Empie, 85, passed away March 17, 2017, at his home. He was born September 22, 1931, to Glen and Bessie Empie, in Grand Rapids, MI. Paul attended grade school in Cedar Springs, MI and graduated from Scott High School in Toledo. He served honorably, in the Army, with the 167th Batallion Infantry – the Bayonettes, in the Korean War. Paul worked for Norfolk & Southern Railroad for a short time. He then worked for H.C. Albring Company, as a candy salesman. Paul later worked at Maumee Equipment as a purchasing agent and bartended at the same time, in the evenings and weekends, at Raceway Park in Toledo and D.C. Ranch. He was a member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Toledo. Paul is survived by his sons, David (Laura) Empie, Douglas (Jason) Empie and Robert (Melissa) Empie; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Patricia Empie, on January 29, 2016. Friends are invited to visit from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 2240 Castlewood Drive at Bellevue Road. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post #587, 2020 West Alexis Road, Toledo, OH 43613. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ansberg-west.com

Paul A. Empie

September 22, 1931 - March 17, 2017