COLUMBIA CITY: Paul E. Brower, 92, of Columbia City, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Born on March 2, 1929, in Noble County, Indiana, he was a son of the late William F. Brower and Ora Ethel (Bennett) Brower. He was an alumnus of Wolf Lake High School.

He retired as a Journeyman at International Association of Machinist after 47 years.

On November 17, 1951 he married the late Catherine C. Snellenberger.  They made their home at Big Lake for 35 years before moving to Columbia City.

Paul proudly served in the US Army from March 1946 to February 1949. He was a member of the ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio for over 50 years, a member of the Moose, Ex-Fire Chief of Big Lake, Wolf Lake Fire Department, N.R.A National Rifle Association, Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America and the American Legion in Albion, IN.

He was a professional caterer, enjoyed golfing and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren

He is survived by his sons, Steven (Wendy) Brower of Quincy, MI, Timothy (Ruby) Brower and Rex (Jody) Brower both of Columbia City; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and brother, Kenneth Brower of North Webster.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Brower, Gladys Brower, Edna Brower, Esther Brower, Merle Brower, Charles Brower, Mary Parker, and Richard Brower.

The funeral service is Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Smith and Sons Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior. Burial is at Thorn Cemetery. With the Korean War Veterans Honor guard presenting honors.

Memorials in Paul's honor to Heartland Hospice.