This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Benchina Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.eeurope.slovenia.general/6601/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MANSFIELD: Paul J. Kordish, 98, passed away Friday afternoon, February 18, 2011 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Born December 13, 1912 in Loske Poltok, Slovenia, he was the son of the late Mary (Benchina) and Louis Kordish. He served during WWII under General George Patton in Algeria-French Morocco, Sicily, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. While serving his country he earned the Purple Heart, Gold Star, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 6 Bronze Stars and 1 Silver Star. Paul loved the outdoors and especially enjoying fishing-taking 65 trips to Pigeon Lake in Bob Cayjen, Ontario, Canada, to fish the pristine waters. A fun loving person, he was a life member of V.F.W. Post #9943 and the Sons of Herman. Paul was a very creative man holding several patents including the bowling pin setter machine and a bottle cap fishing lure. He is survived by a daughter, LaDonna (Rick) Gleisinger of Mansfield, Ohio; stepchildren, Leonard (Danita) Dixon of Enver Grove Heights, MN, Lester (Donna) Dixon of Mansfield, Loretta (Ben) Haubert of Lucas, Lorenzo (Linda) Dixon of Shoreview, MN; the mother of his daughter and step-children and special friend, Rosalee Paulson; five grandchildren, Jeremy (April) Gleisinger of Crystal Lake, IL, Christen Gleisinger of Lexington, Brian (Jolena) Porter of Galion, Gregory Porter of Mansfield and Courtney (Shawn) Bittinger of Mansfield; four great-grandchildren, Savea Gleisinger, Lillian Black, Titus Gleisinger and Seth Porter; eight step-grandchildren, Amanda Black, Matthew Dixon, Bobby Dixon, Lester Dixon, Jr., Andrew Dixon, Alaina Cross Dixon, Jason Dixon and Melissa Dixon; and nieces and nephew, Betty Jean (Jack), Bob (Connie) and Mary Ann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Louis Kordish and sister, Mary Kordish. Friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. Funeral services conducted by Rev. George Reece will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home with military honors by the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Squad. Burial will follow in Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice or the Ohio Veterans Home. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com Published in the News Journal on February 20, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.