Paul Lee Sechler, 80, formerly of St. Joe, IN entered in Heaven on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.  He was born in Hicksville, OH on April 5, 1943 to the late Wilmer "Brownie" & Marcella (Hollabaugh) Sechler.  He married Arla M. Stomberg on July 11, 1964 in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Surviving are his wife, Arla Sechler of Spencerville; children, Angela Sechler (Rob McManus) of St. Paul, MN and Brian (Risa) Sechler of St. Joe; step grandchildren, Brandy Kumfer, Esq. (Dr. Christopher) of Indianapolis and Meagon (David) Badger of Indianapolis; 5 step great grandchildren.

Paul was a farmer and also retired from B. F. Goodrich as a forklift operator.  He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in St. Joe, In and loved to hunt & fish.

Calling will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 12 noon - 2 pm with a service following at 2 pm at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, IN.  Burial in Riverside Cemetery, St. Joe, IN.

Memorials to DeKalb Humane Shelter - 5730 CR 11A Auburn, IN  46706 or the DeKalb County Council on Aging - 1800 E. 7th St. Auburn, IN  46706