Paul J. Schweizer, age 71 of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord at 11:04 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Alliance Community Hospital.
He was born Aug. 11, 1934 in Canton, Ohio to August and Rose (Alleman) Schweizer and was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Schweizer attended Alliance High School and was employed as a heater at Transue and Williams Forging for 45 years until retiring in 1997.
He was a member of Marlboro Christian Church, and enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time outdoors.
Mr. Schweizer was a dedicated husband and father, and is survived by his wife, Martha (Goshorn) Schweizer, whom he married July 25, 1953; children, Debra (Nick) Tryforos of Alliance, Paul (Carol) Schweizer of Rootstown, Gina (Roger) Peate of Alliance, and Craig (Shellie) Schweizer of Gahanna, Ohio; twelve grandchildren, two great-grandsons, and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Schweizer was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Marlboro Christian Church with Pastor Ed Harnish officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Alliance City Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Marlboro Christian Church, 9383 Edison St. NE, Alliance, Ohio 44601.