- Paul H. Gelling, 59, Kaukauna, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Appleton Medical Center. Paul was born in Kaukauna, on Oct. 30, 1949, son of the late Melvin and Hilaria (Bernard) Gelling. He attended Kaukauna area schools and was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, Class of 1968, where he was a member of the football team.
On May 24, 2008, he was united in marriage to Michelle Raleigh in Sturgeon Bay. Paul was also a coin collector and an antique collector and had been employed as a press operator at Outlook Labels in Neenah for the past ten years.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Joshua Zorn, Combined Locks; a stepson, Joshua Gaffaney, Green Bay; six brothers and sisters, Raymond (Beth), Clifford, Jean (John) Geiger, Joan (John) Doerning, Melvin (Sharon), and Elaine Abendroth. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, as well as several aunts and uncles.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at St. Mary Site, 119 West Seventh St. in Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors celebrating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Paul's name is being established.
The Boettcher Family Funeral Home in Kaukauna, is assisting the family with arrangements. (920-766-2099)
Paul H. Gelling 10/30/1949 10/17/2009 Post Crescent 10/19/2009 B 6
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1939 - 2009 (69 years)
Education - High School
