Paul W. Shear's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Portage, Indiana

Paul W. Shear

September 24, 1950 - July 27, 2025 (74 years old)

Portage, Indiana

Paul W. Shear's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Portage, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc

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Paul W. Shear

September 24, 1950 - July 27, 2025 (74 years old)

Portage, Indiana

Paul W. Shear Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paul W. Shear of Portage, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paul left this world on July 27, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Paul W. Shear or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Paul's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his father Peter Shear; and his sister Susan Schneider. He is survived by: his mother Leona Shear (Urbanek); his wife Vicki; his siblings, Peter Shear (Sue) of Mishawaka, Marsha Zajicek (Steve) of Valparaiso and Donna Croddy of Cape Coral, FL; and his brother-in-law Scott Eaton (Pat) of Valparaiso. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel (600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc



Thu

July 31

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel
600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

Thu

July 31

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel
600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

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