Paul Alden Markell
January 20, 1927 - March 9, 2022
Paul Alden Markell passed away March 9, 2022 at the ripe old age of 95. He was born January 20, 1927 in Mentor. Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and friend to many. He was a 1945 graduate of Mentor High, a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran, and a longtime member of Mentor United Methodist Church. Paul retired from Lubrizol in 1985 and spent many years thereafter enjoying time on his tractor or combine — and building a sturdy treehouse for his grandkids--on his family farm in Kirtland Hills. Paul is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nancy (Ellenberger); sons, Greg (Sue) Markell and Tom (Mona) Markell; grandchildren, Ryan (Laura) Markell, Alyssa Markell, Tiffany (Justin) Smith and Paul Markell; great-grandchildren, Julia, Gianna, Max and Cody Markell and Ava and Vivian Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Iola (Harriger) Markell. A private graveside service will be held in Mentor Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
Paul Alden Markell passed away March 9, 2022 at the ripe old age of 95. He was born January 20, 1927 in Mentor. Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and friend to many. He was a 1945 graduate of Mentor High, a U.S.... View Obituary & Service Information