A family service for Paul Heringer, 90, Sidney, was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel.

Visitation took place on Sunday, Jan. 24, from noon until 6 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Jan. 25, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. A private family interment was in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors by V.F.W. Post #4099.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Christian Missionary Church in Lambert at a later date. The family has requested memorials to go to CAMA Services, Haiti Relief, PO Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Paul M. Heringer was born Jan. 12, 1920, to Paul and Martha (Klempel) Heringer at the family home eight miles south of Lambert in Dawson County. He attended school first at Round Butte School and later at Lambert Public School.

Paul enlisted in the U. S. Navy on Aug. 3, 1942, and served on the U.S.S. South Dakota until his discharge from the Navy on Oct. 18, 1945. While in the service, he earned Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon-2 Stars, European-African Middle Eastern Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Ribbon and 13 Bronze Stars.

Paul married his sweetheart, Helen Knopp, on Nov. 23, 1945, at Wibaux. The couple took up farming south of Crane and ranching later at the Dunc Narum ranch east of Lambert.

On Oct. 1, 1953, Paul purchased the Liudahl General Merchandise store in Lambert; which after remodeling became their home and post office quarters. In 1959, he purchased the Lambert Co-op store and began custom butchering and making a very popular smoked sausage.  

Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and dear friend. Paul enjoyed playing checkers by mail and in person with anyone who dared to challenge him. He liked hunting, fishing and hiking in the mountains. He was also a dedicated Lambert Lion sports fan.

On July 4, 2005, Paul and Helen moved to Sidney. In the months prior to his death at home, he was lovingly cared for by his granddaughter Sarah Heringer and his wife. Sarah’s capable, joyful and loving care found a very special place in her grandpa’s heart. During this difficult time, he often spoke with gratitude for the blessings God gave him and for the faithfulness of the Lord to him all through his life. 

Paul went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.

Paul is survived by: his wife, Helen Heringer, Sidney; daughter, Rennie (Mike) Sharp, New London, Minn.; sons, Ron (Sandra) Heringer, Glasgow, Sheldon (Anita) Heringer, Lambert, daughter, Sunetta (Tim) Ellwein, Billings; son, Scott (Christy) Heringer, Costa Rica; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; his sister, Sarah Walker, Hale, Mo.; numerous nephews and nieces.