Paul J. Zuber, age 73

September 17, 1948 – March 21, 2022

Paul J. Zuber, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:08 AM – Monday, March 21, 2022, Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Funeral services celebrating Paul's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Mike Knepper officiating.  Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery west of Latona, Illinois, with full military rites by the Sainte Marie American Legion Post #932.  Visitation will be held 4:00-6:00 PM – Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the funeral home.  In loving memory of Paul, memorials may be made to the Jasper County Cancer Fund PO Box 333 Newton, Illinois 62448.   The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Paul was born on September 17, 1948, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Leatha (Burgener) Zuber.  He married Linda Marshall on October 27, 1973, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois.

Paul graduated from Newton Community High School in 1966.  He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from March 4, 1968, until his honorable discharge on February 24, 1970.

Paul was a lifelong farmer and had worked at United Technologies and GSI for many years.  He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie and a 50 year member the Sainte Marie American Legion Post #932.

Paul enjoyed hunting, collecting antiques and spending time with his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren.

Paul is survived by:

Wife of 48 years – Linda Zuber of Newton, Illinois

Children – Rebecca (David) Stigler of Oblong, Illinois; Gregory Zuber (fiancé Traci Miller) of Newton, Illinois; Christina (Jared) Rhodes of Gold Beach, Oregon; Bradley (Lindsay) Zuber of Sainte Marie, Illinois; and Kendall (Jamie) Zuber of St. Charles, Missouri

Siblings – Cathy (Dave) Sullens of Gladewater, Texas; Ginny (Rich) Jones of Ore City, Texas; Ruth Lindley of Newton, Illinois; Mary Pool of Olney, Illinois; Dave (Terri) Zuber of Newton, Illinois; John (Debbie) Zuber of Newton, Illinois; and Jim (Carol) Zuber of Newton, Illinois

14 Grandchildren

11 Great Grandchildren and 1 due next month

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Rose Compton and Joanne Will and father-in-law and mother-in-law Roy and Patsy Marshall.