PAUL E. PIERCE 91, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Saturday December 29, 2007.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio the son of the late Floyd & Bertha (Eberst) Pierce. He was a WWII veteran in the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Carlisle. He was the owner of Pierce’s Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, AMC Jeep, New Carlisle and a member of the Miami Valley Bridge Association attaining the rank of Life Master. He was a Kentucky Colonel.

He is survived by a daughter, Donna & Dennis Clark of Springfield, Ohio; a son, Phil Pierce and Jane Chaney of New Carlisle, Ohio; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helena Dare; and a brother, Harry Pierce.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday January 3, 2008 in the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 476 N. Scott St., New Carlisle, Ohio 45344.