Submitted by: Dan Rich

Paul Zeltinger

Jan. 5, 1916 - Oct. 18, 2007

South Bend Tribune 10/21/2007
MISHAWAKA - Paul Zeltinger, 91, Bradenton, FL, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away after an illness on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, in his home. Paul was born on Jan. 5, 1916, in Elkhart, IN, as the son of Peter and Ada (Rentfrow) Zeltinger. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

On June 20, 1936, in Mishawaka, he married the former Marguerite Bert, who preceded him in death on July 24, 1996. On June 28, 2001, in Elkhart, IN, he married Maisie Ball, who preceded him in death on September 23, 2001. Surviving Paul are his companion, Frances Ableman of Bradenton, FL, and Wisconsin Dells, WI; two sisters-in-law, Edwina Bert of Mishawaka, IN, and Bertha August of Elkhart, IN; a niece, Lorraine (Bob) Hull of Granger; and four nephews, Todd (Krista) Bert of Mishawaka, Lance Bert of Ypsanti, MI, Carey (Lillian) Bert of Elkhart and Scott Bert of Osceola. Paul was employed by Con-Edison in Chicago as a plant engineer for 38 years before his retirement in 1975. He was an avid gardener. He loved to visit friends and share stories. Paul was a member of the Moose Lodge Mishawaka and Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mishawaka, where friends may call one hour prior in the church, with Rev. Dan Scheidt officiating. Hahn Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. Entombment will follow at Riverview Cemetery Mausoleum, South Bend.