Paul R. Weist, 89 years old, of Carthage, Missouri, a retired factory worker, departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2008, after a sudden illness. He was a wonderful husband and dad. He truly enjoyed serving the Lord and raising his family. Everyone that knew him loved him. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was born in Findlay, Ohio to the late Paul and Helen (Wyler) Weist on May 9, 1919. He attended school and graduated from Findlay High School. He worked for Cooper Tire in Findlay. He later moved to Columbus, Ohio where he worked for Lustro Ware Plastics. He married Coleen L. Young on October 11, 1941. Two children were born to that union. He later married Ollie M. Blythe on December 16, 1966. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2007. He moved to Missouri in 1988 from Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Carthage, Mo. He is survived by children Robert (Nancy) Weist of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Susan L. Myers of Wapakeneta, Ohio, Pat (John) Wade of WVa., Teresa (Albert) Hayes of Columbus, Ohio. Roger Weist and fiancé Debi Maggard of Joplin, Mo. Diana (Ron) Stever of Carthage, Mo. and David Weist of Carroll, Ohio. Additional survivors include two brothers, Omar (Erma) Weist of Findlay, Ohio and Harold (Judy) Weist of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., 29 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and one great- great grandchild, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The body will be taken for cremation. Memorial services are on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church at 13th and Fulton Street in Carthage, Mo. with Reverend Gene Needham officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Mo.