Paul M. Crouch, 77, 904 Fleck Ave., Celina, died March 15, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born March 20, 1930, in Mercer County, to Arlie and Almaretta Cole Crouch. His father survives in Celina. On Aug. 26, 1951, he married Mildred Thees, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Daniel (Teresa), Mendon, and Larry (Becky) and Dave, all of Celina; a daughter, Linda (Robert) White, Celina; a brother, Melvin (Madonna), Celina; three sisters, Ruth, Betty and Evelyn, all of Celina; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He retired from New Idea in Coldwater and was a U.S Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Celina First Church of God, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713 and American Legion Post 210.

Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Bruce Strine officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.