Paul Alan Hemmerling Jr., 68, of Coatesville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1958 in New Haven, Connecticut to Paul and Gertrude Hemmerling.

Paul worked at Putnamville State Farm Prison for 36 years, enjoyed collecting coins, reading and playing chess. He was a consummate caretaker for everyone around him. Paul is survived by his wife of almost 18 years Bonnie Hemmerling; children Paula (Pat) O’Brien, Brian (Tiffany) Hemmerling, Heather Masterman, and Kenneth Masterman; grandchildren Chyaunna Redman, Aidan O’Brien, Dominic Bennett, Dylan Hemmerling, Olivia Hemmerling, Paxton O’Brien, Jaime Hemmerling, and Gracie Masterman; and great-granddaughter Sage Hemmerling.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Hemmerling and Gertrude Hemmerling (Harrigan) and his sister Joyce Bowen.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm at Bousley Funeral Home in Coatesville, Indiana. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation. Pastor Patrick Pistelli will officiate.