Paul Eugene Rose, 78, of Covington and formerly of Troy, passed away at the Covington Care Center on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:45 a.m. He was born May 15, 1934 in Troy, Ohio to the late Laurel Dallas and Edith Marie (Austin) Rose. He was married to Sandra L. Doll, who passed away September 30, 2007.

Paul is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald E. and Rose M. Rose of Piqua; Dallas Rose of Ludlow Falls; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie  and David Shroyer of Piqua; Diane and Larry Stewart of Piqua; Dawn and Dennie Paul of New Vienna; one step-daughter, Kimberly Rose of Ludlow Falls; one step-son and daughter-in law, Patrick and Angie Rose of Casstown; and one brother, David Rose of Covington; twelve grandchildren, two step-granddaughters, one step-grandson and nine great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Stella Rose and one step-granddaughter, Elizabeth C. Slife.

Paul was a 1952 graduate of Newton High School.  He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the maintenance department at B.F. Goodrich.  Paul attended Good Shepherd Brethren Church in Tipp City and was a member of Troy Eagles Lodge #971 and the Miami County Antique Power Association.  He was also a member of former Piqua Moose Lodge #1067.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, 1124 West Main Street in Troy with Rev. Daniel Fullen officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at the funeral home. Interment will at Riverside Cemetery with a military service at the graveside by Tri-Village Color Guard of Pleasant Hill. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.