Paul Billan, Jr.

Age 79, of Coldwater,  passed away October 5, 2008.  Paul was born  May 14, 1929 in Delta, Ohio the son of Paul and Petrina (Kompara) Billan, Sr.  On November 16, 1968 he married Mary Ann Kukec in Toledo, Ohio.  She survives.  He was a graduate of Waite High School in Toledo.   Paul was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army serving four years during the Korean War.    After 31 years of service, Paul retired January 1, 1981 as Quality Control Supervisor for Libby Owens Ford. Rossford, OH.  Paul  was a member of the Toledo American Legion. 
 

Besides his wife, Mary Ann; Paul is survived by his children, Michael Kovacik of Toledo, OH,  Connie (Mark) Valiton of Oakland, Maryland, and Cynthia (Charles) Aschemeier of Onsted, MI; grandchildren, Jason (Katie) Sparks, Shannon (Scott) Glendon, Mark E. Valiton and Eric (April) Aschemeier and 5 great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Schulte and granddaughter, Melissa Valiton. 
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will take place at a later date. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Branch County Hospice Service, 300 E. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI 49036.  Arrangements by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI.  Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.