Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information

Eshbaugh, Paul R., age 77, of Bellbrook, passed away Tuesday, March 6th, 2018.

He was born on December 4th, 1940 to Louise (Seegmueller) and Ivan Eshbaugh, who preceded him in death. Paul was retired from Delco Products, Division of General Motors where he previously worked in management. After retirement, Paul taught tool & die at Sinclair Community College.

Paul is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose M. (Karafit) Eshbaugh, daughter, Lindie Miller (Curt) of West Chester; son, Aaron Eshbaugh (Jackie) of Caty, Texas; son, Jonathan Eshbaugh (Abby) of Lakewood, Ohio; grandchildren, Amanda and Thomas Miller, Noah and Kayla Eshbaugh, Zachary and one on the way Eshbaugh; brother, Bob Eshbaugh (Shirley) of Manhattan Beach, California; sisters, Judy Lutz of Beavercrek and Karen Koehl (Mike) of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Paul loved fishing trips with the guys, boating, bike and motorcycle riding, and roller blading. He valued his friendships and enjoyed bantering with them. After retiring, he relished cooking, traveling, and cruising.

You are welcome to experience and celebrate Paul's life by gathering with family and friends on Thursday, March 15th from 6-8 pm at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St., Bellbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Friday, March 16th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, MSC 512, Memphis, TN 38105-3678. You may send a condolence, light a candle and share a story or picture about Paul at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on his name.

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