Paul N. Whittern

Paul N. Whittern, 89, of Markle, Indiana, formerly of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on May 9, 1932 in Monroeville, Indiana to the late Charles Whittern and the late Blanche (Russell) Whittern. On June 26, 1954, he was united in marriage to Deloris M. Behrman at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest.

He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Monroeville, Indiana.

Paul was an Electrician for Rea Magnet Wire for 39 years.

He enjoyed farming and western square dancing.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris Whittern of Markle, Indiana; son, David (Carleen) Whittern of Libertyville, Illinois; two daughters, Jennifer Love of Hoagland, Indiana and Deborah Whittern of Markle, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jerry Love III, John Love, Michael Whittern and Nicole Whittern; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Kenneth Whittern; a grandson in infancy, Matthew Whittern; three brothers, Keith, Robert, and Luman Whittern; and two sisters, Martha Minnich and Helen Loveland.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, in Monroeville, Indiana with Rev. Dr. Kathleen Haller officiating. Burial will take place at Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 3-7 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, in Monroeville and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home in Monroeville.

Preferred memorials can be given to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

Arrangements are by the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville.