PAUL M. ELLNER, 67, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 pm, Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. He was born to John and Josephine Mae (nee Brown) Ellner Sr., on June 9, 1945 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. He married Susie Ray on June 1, 1968 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois; she survives. He had worked as a supervisor for Western Union and AT&T for 35 years. After retiring from AT&T he worked part-time at the Ruma Convent as a security guard and worked in the maintenance department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Red Bud, Illinois and an Army Veteran. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed collecting model trains and going to train shows. He was a CB and HAM operator. He was also big into computers. His greatest love of all was for his dogs. Over the years, Paul had several bird hunting dogs and show dogs. His biggest accomplishment was winning the Southern Illinois Regional with his Brittany Spaniel "Kidd". Survivors: Mother Josephine Mae Brown Barbeau Red Bud, IL 1 Brother Mark (Lynette) Ellner Prairie du Rocher, IL 1 Sister Mary Davis Sparta, IL Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. Preceded in death by Father, 1 Brother - John Ellner, Jr., and Step-Father - Stephen W. Barbeau Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, November 10, 2012 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Bruce Conley Private Interment: Red Bud City Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Saturday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL In lieu of flowers and cards, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
