Paul L. Eis, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his residence.  
  
He was born on May 10, 1929 to Lester and Mildred (McFetters) Eis in Defiance, Ohio. On June 11, 1949 he married Alverna (Schaffer) Eis, who resides in Defiance.
  
Paul was a member of Restoration Tabernacle Church in Defiance. He worked at S & K Tool in Defiance for 49 years.  Paul loved his church, his Ford, the Cleveland Indians, and all his coats and hats. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, knives and guns, dog trading, flea markets, and playing euchre.
  
Paul will be sadly missed by his family; wife Alverna Eis of Defiance, children Dennis (Rose) Eis of Defiance, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastor Janet (Pastor Herb) Strickland of Bryan, Rock (Julie) Eis of Defiance, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and sister, Marie (Rev. Burnell) Hammons of Defiance.
  
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Lester Eis, daughters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Lynn Souza, and brothers, Don and Robert Eis.
  
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Restoration Tabernacle Church in Defiance, with Rev. H. G. Strickland officiating.  Burial will follow at Evansport Cemetery.
  
Memorials are suggested to the church.