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Paul Dehoney O'Sullivan, 83, of Findlay, passed away at home Friday, September 5, 2025. Paul was born August 26, 1942, in Riverside, Illinois, son of Elsie (Deller) and Dehoney O'Sullivan. He graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1960. He earned a bachelor's degree in business, with a specialization in traffic management, from Butler University. In 1962, he married Sarah "Sally" Moodey. They lived in Riverside, Illinoi,s and Elmhurst, Illinois, before moving to Klinger Lake in Sturgis, Michigan, in 1974. Paul had a long career in the fields of transportation and sales. He retired as the broker/owner of O'Sullivan Real Estate in 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah "Sally" Elstun Moodey O'Sullivan and granddaughter, Vivien Marie O'Sullivan.
In 2006, Paul met Nancy Whiting. They married in 2007 and established a home in Findlay, Ohio. In retirement, Paul enjoyed being on the board of the condominium association, volunteering at the Community Center with Nancy, working out at the gym, and volunteering at Hancock Christian Clearing House.
Surviving are four children: daughters, Sara O'Sullivan (Michael) Parker of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Julia Deller O'Sullivan of Indianapolis, Indiana; sons, Paul Gregory O'Sullivan of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Andrew Moodey (Bremelyn) O'Sullivan of Middlebury, Indiana; two granddaughters, Ashley Lauren Parker and Heather Michele Parker; one brother, Ralph George (Beth) O'Sullivan of Chillicothe, Illinois; two stepsons, Chris (Emily) Whiting of Columbus and Pat (Sandy) Whiting of Cincinnati; two stepgrandchildren, Connor Whiting and Morgan Whiting; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation for Paul will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Hanneman Funeral Home, 201 Osborn Avenue, Findlay, Ohio, 45840. An additional hour of visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 128 W Hardin Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.
Contributions in Paul's memory may be shared with Bridge Hospice and Christian Clearing House.
Online memories and condolences may be shared with Paul's family and friends at hanneman funeralhomes.com.
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Carla Reeg
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Condolences to the family. I met Paul when I moved into the condo across from him. Enjoyed many conversations with him about my trucking days and my dog business(he was always asking me questions about it). He was a very kind soul. May he RIP
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