Obituaries

July 8, 1940 to October 6, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Paul Messer, 84, of Medaryville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, at IU Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

He was born July 8, 1940 in Knott County, KY to the late Kellie and Bertha “Mam” [Shepherd] Messer. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After returning from the service, he married Amanda Mitchell. She passed away Nov. 8, 2018.

Paul Messer

He is survived by:
Rodney (Rebecca) Messer, Son
Jeffrey Messer, Son
Kimberly Whited, Daughter
12 Grandchildren: Halie, Lindsey, Elliot, Brittni, Breann, Jacob, Lexi, Bethany, Lukas, Grace, Alison, and Eric.
10 Great-Grandchildren
Haulie Messer, Brother
Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:
Jeremy Messer, Son
Brandon Messer, Grandson
Thurman “Wes” Messer, Brother
Rudolph Messer, Brother
Jasper Curtis “JC” Messer, Brother
Grover Messer, Brother
Silas Messer, Infant Twin Brother
Hershel Messer, Brother
Hazel Richie, Sister
Opal Wallace, Sister
Inez Hale, Sister
Mary Lane, Sister
Jewel Owens, Sister

Mr. Messer retired after working many years in construction with Laborers’ Local #81. He worked hard throughout his life, even after retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, music (gospel and bluegrass) and classic cars. He was a longtime member of Wheatfield Pentecostal Church of God and Medaryville American Legion. He always had a great sense of humor which he kept until his final moment on Earth. He loved his family (and pretty women). He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, with Pastor Elmer Conley officiating. The American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home. A potluck dinner will follow at Lakewood Pavilion in Monticello. Private burial will take place at Independence Cemetery in Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Kim Whited.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.