C. Paul Stocker

Age 74, of Minerva, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Aultman Hospital.  He was born July 1, 1943 in Canton to Clayton Ray and Reina (Kistner) Stocker. He retired from Minerva Local Schools after 36 years of teaching. He graduated from Malvern High School in 1961 and got his Bachelors of Education from Kent State University. He was a member of Augusta Lodge #504 F&AM and Ohio Education Association. He owned Ohio Hole-in-One where he made custom made golf clubs.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kristine (Knudsen) Stocker, whom he married December 31, 1973; a son, Ryan (Jennifer) Stocker of Dublin; a sister, Kathy (Bill) Williamson of Salem; 2 grandchildren, Lyra and Lucas Stocker; and a brother-in-law, Skeeter Richards. He is preceded in death by a sister, Marcia Richards.

The family has chosen to honor his request for cremation and no formal services.