Name: Visitation for Paul Anthony Haeuptle
Start: 2025-06-10T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-10T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory Milan Chapel

Paul A. Haeuptle

Dec 3, 1948 - Jun 5, 2025

Milan

Paul Anthony Haeuptle, 76, residing in Milan, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.

Paul was born December 3, 1948, in Oakland, California, to the late Robert J. and Mary Ellen (Nulk) Haeuptle.

Paul was a graduate of Milan High School in 1967 and received his master's degree in education from Bowling Green State University. He taught and coached wrestling and football at Edison High School and furthered his career as a vice principal and principal at Firelands High School. Eventually, he retired from education after 35 years of service. Paul was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and Sandusky Ski Club. Paul enjoyed skiing, riding his Harley, traveling, and working out. He was a devout Catholic, a man of faith with a strong work ethic, selfless, humble, and always put his family first.

Paul is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Good) Haeuptle, whom he married in 1998. He is also survived by his two sons, Erik (Hazel) Haeuptle of North Carolina, and John (Feny) Haeuptle of Arizona; grandchildren, Emalyn, Audrey, Alekzander, and Avaleigh; three stepchildren, John, Brian, and Lisa Reiter; six stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; six brothers, Joe (Carla) Haeuptle, James (Shirley) Haeuptle, Patrick (Mary Jo) Haeuptle, Andrew (Connie) Haeuptle, Gregory Haeuptle, Charles (Nicole) Haeuptle; four sisters, Margaret Porter, Hildrgard (Mark) Chanter, Rosemary Nowell, and Julie (Tom) Wiseman; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brother, John Haeuptle.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes - Milan Chapel, 1 South Main Street, Milan. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 145 S Center St, Milan. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery.

Those wishing to contribute to Paul's memory may do so to USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677; Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, OH 44870; or Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Norwalk Reflector on Jun. 7, 2025.

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Beth (Swiger) McGuire

June 12, 2025

Mr. Haeuptle was one of my favorite teachers. He made science fun and interesting and really cared about every student. His controlled smirk meant job well done. Playing basketball all 4 years of high school, he was always up coaching wrestling looking down occasionally to the gym, apparently noticing how many lay ups I missed and letting me know with his consistent smirk and sarcastic funny tone the next day in class. He would say maybe if you just slowed down a little bit one would go in. In my adult life, I played many sports at the rec center and had the privilege of meeting his wonderful wife, Kathleen, while they would walk the track routinely. They were always so health conscious and fit doing it with a smile. He was still looking down and would jokingly comment with that smirk and the tone about a missed serve or basket. It was such an honor to see them there weekly and it always put a smile on my face. Today I am sure he is looking down and smirking with something funny to say to all those that he loved and cared about so deeply. Thank you Mr. Haeuptle for making the world a better place with your kind caring heart. Much sympathy and love to all of his family and to his beautiful wife, Kathleen. He was very admired and loved by so many. He will be very missed and always remembered fondly. He was a good man.