Paul Zorn

Paul L. Zorn, age 64, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Paul was born on September 6, 1956, in Coldwater, Ohio, the son of Howard Zorn, Sr. and Bertha A. (Shappie) Zorn.  Paul was a lifelong farmer in Noble Township.  He was a member of Judan Judo since 1977 where he earned his blackbelt and competed earning many awards.  Paul enjoyed going to the Tri-State Gas Engine Show every year where he would show his tractors.

Survivors include:

2 sisters:  Viola Cline (husband Floyd) – rural Portland, Indiana

Delores Dull – Portland, Indiana

1 brother:  Howard C. Zorn, Jr. (Fiancé Debbie Liss) – rural Portland, Indiana

Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Zorn, Sr. and Bertha Zorn and his twin brother, Thomas L. Zorn.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Paul’s life will follow at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Pastor Mike Harris will officiate the service and burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Fort Recovery, Ohio.

Memorials may be directed towards Judan Judo Club.