Paul A. Drasutis
Paul A. Drasutis, age 48, of Defiance, Oh passed away suddenly Sunday, April 6th, 2014.
He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 12, 1965, he was the son of the late Harry and Paulette (Slusser) Drasutis who survives him of Pensacola, Florida.
Paul graduated from B.T. Washington High School in Pensacola, FL. He was also a graduate of Louisiana State University.
Paul was employed as a supervisor at General Motors serving several different plants including the Defiance Plant over his 15 year career. SFC. Drasutis was about to retire from a 30 year military career having served in the Marine Corps, Air Force reserve and the Army National Guard. He served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.
He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW Post #3360 and a life member of AMVETS Post #1991.
Paul was an avid hunter, passionate pilot and expert fisherman. His love for adventure and the outdoors was a tradition passed to him by his father, Harry. Paul hoped to instill that enthusiasm in his stepson, Andrew. His pride and joy was his bulldog, Benny, who he affectionately called "his boy."
On July 29, 2011 Paul married Francine Meyer.
He is survived by his wife Francine Meyer Drasutis of Defiance, OH.
mother, Paulette Drasutis of Pensacola, FL
daughter, Rachael (Rae) Meyer of Defiance
sons, Joshua Meyer of Defiance, Andrew Meyer of Defiance
sister: Robin Drasutis of Shreveport, Louisiana
brothers: David (Lisa) Drasutis of Pensacola, FL and Peter (Jodie) Drasutis of New Orleans, LA
sister in law, Suzanne Drasutis of Gainesville, Georgia
two grandchildren, Ariel and Bayne Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his father Harry, brother Harry, and father in law Eugene "Farmer" Meyer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 12, 2014 at St. John Catholic Church, with Father Todd Dominique officiating.
Friends are invited to call Friday 1-8 p.m. at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home.
with a 2:00 p.m. Vigil Service Friday. The AMVETS will be holding a service at 6:30 p.m.
Visitation will also be an hour before services 10 -11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery with military honors.
Suggested memorials are to the donor's choice.
Condolences to the family may be shared at www.lawson-roessner.com.
Visitation
APR
11.
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home
1753 S. Clinton St.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Service
APR
12.
11:00 AM (EDT)
St. John Catholic
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
Visitation
APR
12.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. John Catholic
510 Jackson Ave.
Defiance, OH, 43512
