Paul Franklin Sharp
October 21, 1936 — September 19, 2023
Paul Franklin Sharp, son of Eldred and Marie (Bauer) Sharp, was born October 21, 1936 in Dow City, Iowa. He attended the Dunlap Community School in Dunlap, Iowa. As a youth Paul attended the Catholic church.
Paul served in the United States Marine Corp from May of 1955 to May of 1963. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he bought a Harley and spent time riding across the country. He also started working and founded the company Data Path, a computer cabling network.
Paul was a loving father to three children, Harold, Kathy, and Julie. He had been married many times over the years, when he finally found his soul mate Machiko Omae. His biggest love was his family including extended family members Timothy, Frank, Bob, Raymond, Joe, Eve, and Mark. Paul would do anything for his family.
Paul passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, attaining the age of 86 years, 10 months, and 29 days.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Machiko Omae, son Harold, and brother Delmar Weise.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Kathy (James) Robertson of Vail, IA; Julie (Bob) Holobaugh of Millersport, OH; 24 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Madonna Greco of Independence, MO and many other family and friends.
Paul served in the United States Marine Corp from May of 1955 to May of 1963. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he bought a Harley and spent time riding across the country. He also started working and founded the company Data Path, a computer cabling network.
Paul was a loving father to three children, Harold, Kathy, and Julie. He had been married many times over the years, when he finally found his soul mate Machiko Omae. His biggest love was his family including extended family members Timothy, Frank, Bob, Raymond, Joe, Eve, and Mark. Paul would do anything for his family.
Paul passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, attaining the age of 86 years, 10 months, and 29 days.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Machiko Omae, son Harold, and brother Delmar Weise.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Kathy (James) Robertson of Vail, IA; Julie (Bob) Holobaugh of Millersport, OH; 24 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister Madonna Greco of Independence, MO and many other family and friends.
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