Submitted by: Dan Rich

Paul E. Hertel

May 20, 1928 - April 4, 2008

South Bend Tribune 4/10/2008
SOUTH BEND - Paul E. Hertel, 79, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, in his residence. Paul was born on May 20, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Paul and Marguerite (Botus) Hertel. Paul married his wife, Judy, on April 4, 1980, in Niles, MI. She survives along with their children, Candace Young, Tammy (Jim) Pogotis, Laurie (Lee) Dodez, Elly Hertel, Melody (Greg) Berlin, Holly Hertel and Lawrence Hertel; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his former wife, Betty Hertel; and their children, Gina Piechocki of Elkhart, Madonna Walters of South Bend, Maria Hamilton of Mishawaka and Paul, John and Mark Hertel, all of South Bend; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He has one surviving sister, Phyllis Hertel of Mishawaka.

Paul served in World War II. He retired from the Bendix Corporation. He was a lifetime songwriter and publisher who owned and operated Tune and Talent Promotions during the 60s. He managed and recorded many local entertainers such as Danny Gates, The Delairs, The Accents, Redcoats, The Music Project (Rimfires), Gina Marie and the Scat Kats, The 4 Bermuda Triangle, Larry Coverdale and the Four Horsemen, the Accidentals, Survivors, and many more. He wrote a column for the Tri-County News with information on local entertainment. He lived in Nashville for 10 years where he wrote the articles for the National Entertainer out of Michigan called "Paul's tidbits around Nashville" and worked with local entertainers and bands. He also ran his own business as Paw Paw Painting, in which he was noted for painting homes in the Historical District of Nashville.

He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Family and friends may gather at noon on Friday, April 11, in Holy Cross Catholic Church. A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.