Chester Paul Poehlein 89, of Oakland City entered rest on Wednesday November 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City.

He was born on Feb. 20,1928 in Winslow, IN to George & Elizabeth (Hardin) Poehlein.

Paul was preceded in death by is his parents, siblings, Mary Regina Martin, Gerald George, Denzil, Eugene and Elden Wayne Poehlein and his wife Aline Poehlein on Sept.. 23, 2017.

Paul graduated from Winslow High School in 1946 and served in the United States Army and was member of the U.M.W.A. and retired from Peabody Coal Company.

He is survived by his daughter Sally J. (Jack). Hoeman of Kirkwood, MO.
Grandchildren Lt. Col. Ryan Workman of Seoul, South Korea and Leah Myers of Kirkwood, MO. Great Grandchildren Kara Workman, Isaiah and Evelyn Myers. Sister-in-Laws, Margaret Poehlein of Phoenix AZ and Virginia Poehlein of Camden, TN. 

Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M CDT. Saturday November 25,2017 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Winslow, IN. Rev. Alec Hensley will be officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 P.M. Friday at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel. Family and friends will gather at cemetery on Saturday for services.