PAULDING: Edwin R. Temple, age 69 died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio.
He was born in Paulding, Ohio, on June 19, 1944, the son of Raymond and Avanelle (Howell) Temple. On January 6, 1973 he married Carol Thomas, who survives. He was an US Air Force Veteran serving during the Viet Nam War and a Life Member of the Paulding Eagles #2405. He retired in 1999 as a truck driver for Kenosha Auto Transport.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Temple, Paulding; two sons, Matt Temple, of Van Wert, and Nathan Temple, Paulding; a brother, Robert “Bob” Temple of Paulding; a sister, Sharon (Charles) Dugan, of Paulding; two grandchildren, Brody and Caleb.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Edwin Temple; and a brother, Jack Temple.
Funeral services will be conducted 1PM Friday, September 6 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Rev. Ben Lowell officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Visitation will be 4-8PM Thursday, September 5 and 10 AM until time of services on Friday at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.
Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior’s Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
