Dr. Paul Vernon Serenius, Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.)  Centerville, Ohio Obituary

Dr. Paul Vernon Serenius, Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.)

SERENIUS, Dr. Paul Vernon, Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.), age 83, of Centerville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Paul was born on June 14, 1938 in Warren, PA to the late Vernon A. and Evelyn V. (Hanke) Serenius. He graduated from Omaha High School in Nebraska, earned his Chemistry Degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota and was a graduate of the University of Minnesota in Dentistry. Paul was a devote Christian and longtime member of Centerville Community Church. He opened his first private practice in Le Sueur, Minnesota before he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Later opened his second private practice in Anoka Minnesota. He then moved to Dayton Ohio where he practiced at the Dayton VA Hospital and chaired the Resident Dental Program, maintaining his status in the Army Reserve. Paul was a generous, kind, and forgiving man who will be missed greatly. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Kathryn; children, Linda (David) Taylor, Mark (Jennifer) Serenius, Eric (Deborah) Serenius; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and sister, Lois (Dave) Sweney. Family will greet friends from 4-7PM on Thursday, September 16 at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 81 N MAIN ST, CENTERVILLE. Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Friday, September 17 at Centerville Community Church, 10688 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Dayton. Burial in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Salvation Army, 1000 N Keowee St, Dayton, OH 45404.
June 14, 1938 - September 4, 202106/14/193809/04/2021
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Tony Breslin
September 18, 2021
So sorry to hear about your dad. Sending you all love & comforting hugs, thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏🏼
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Frank Titus
September 16, 2021
RIP Paul.
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Frank Titus
September 16, 2021
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Barbara Baker
September 12, 2021
I was sad to hear of Dr. Serenius's passing. He was the kindest, most compassionate and considerate dentist who cared very much for his patients. I was the secretary for Dental Service at the VA Medical Center for many years and Dr. Serenius was one of my supervisors. M... Continue Reading
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Wendi Pesek
September 12, 2021
May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. Peace, prayers and blessings. Love, Steve, Wendi, Ben & Jacob Pesek
A candle was posted for Dr. Paul Vernon Serenius, Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.).
A candle was posted for Dr. Paul Vernon Serenius, Lt. Col. U.S. Army (Ret.).
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Susan Hogan
September 11, 2021
I have fond memories of Uncle Paul shuttling Mark, Eric, and I around up at Rocky Point. More recently, I recall how Paul chuckled, driving Kay and myself around for Aunt Doreen's memorial service, when Kay and I pointed out how Paul had three women giving him advice on ... Continue Reading