Paul Howard Ball

Paul Howard Ball, 67, of Vermilion, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at Metro Health Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born August 30, 1948 in Logan, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years moving from West Virginia. Paul was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam. After serving his country in the Army, Paul began working in the construction industry. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from Shelly Corp. in 2014. He was a member of AMVETS Post #22, VFW Post #7576, and the Local Union #18. He enjoyed fishing, vacationing with his family, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters, Dana (Thomas ) Burger of Vermilion and Kristen (Andrew) Krause of Sheffield Lake; grandchildren: Taylor, Leanna, Kyleigh, and Gavin. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol (nee Hill) Ball in 2015, parents, Wilmer D. and Mildred P. (nee Browning) Ball; brothers, Arnold and Dan Ball; and sister, Sonia Flannery. Private services will be held with inurnment at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.