Paul Franklin Telthorster, age 81, of Navasota TX/Galloway OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 27, 2007 surrounded by family in Navasota TX.

Born January 28, 1926 in Ferndale MI. Preceded in death by his parents Paul Wilhelm and Gesina "Sena" J. Telthorster, a Minonk native, and sister Pearl A. Rupright.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Jean Schalip Telthorster; son, Paul Alan (Mary) Telthorster of Columbus OH; son, Mark A (Camille) Telthorster of Navasota TX; daughter, Janet A (Larry) McGinnis of Galloway OH; grandchildren, Michele (Jason), Heidi (James), Tara, Monica (Tommy), Lana (Gabriel), Alison, Paul Wilhelm, Christie, and Jenna; great grandchildren, Gavin, Gabriella, Elora and Piper; and many nieces and nephews.

He was a Boy Scout, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated from Marysville HS where he played in the band and orchestra. He faithfully served in the US Air Force for 22 yrs and retired a CMSgt with many decorations including a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. He then graduated from OSU and taught history at Hilliard HS, and later worked for Scotts in Marysville. He was a member of UA Lutheran Church for many years where he sang in the senior choir.

After his retirement he enjoyed refurbishing old houses, refinishing antiques, reading, working outdoors, researching family history and spending time with his family. He was truly a humble, giving and deferential man and he will be greatly missed.

A private family memorial will be held in Navasota, TX. Plans are still pending for a memorial service and burial in Marysville, OH and friends and family will be notified.

In lieu of flowers, Paul's generous nature would have preferred donations made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at http://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/donate.htm -- 1332 North Halsted Street Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60622 or donate to http://www.honorflight.org/donations.htm -- Honor Flight Inc, Attn Margaret Morse, 300 East Auburn Ave, Springfield, OH 45505 "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/1/2007.