Paul A. Peterson

Paul A. Peterson, 80 of Birmingham, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at his home. He was born December 20, 1929 in Duffield, Virginia and has been a Birmingham area resident since 1959. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.. Paul worked as a quality control inspector for the Ford Motor Company in Lorain for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Amvets Post #22, American Legion Post #397, VFW Post #7576, Past Commander of the VFW Post #4200, UAW #425, and Masons Stonington Lodge #503, Amherst. He enjoyed billiards, boating, fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening and was an avid Indians fan. Survivors include his daughter, Paula (John) Mullins of Amherst; sons, Eddie (Terri) Peterson of Lorain and Roger Peterson of Lorain; 6 grandchildren: Brandon, Christine, Joshua, Tanya, Christian and Isaac; 5 great-grandchildren: Julie, Krystal, Hailey, Allison and Matthew; his former wife and friend, Thelma Peterson, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Bertha (nee Bishop) Peterson; brothers: Ray, Billy and Eddie; and sisters: Rose Barlow, Evelyn Davis and Sybil Frey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday Feb. 20, 2010 at 12 Noon at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, with the Vermilion Veterans Council conducting military honors. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #397, 2713 State Rt. 60 North Vermilion, OH 44089 or VFW Post 7576, 7576 Poorman Rd. Vermilion, OH 44089. Online memorials may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com