Paul Barrineau

M. Paul Barrineau, 65, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at his residence in Indianapolis. He was born on September 30, 1954, in Sarasota, Florida to Mose and Shirley Barrineau, who preceded him in death. Paul joined the Army in 1972, which led to a career in the Indiana Army National Guard. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2004. Paul graduated with Masters in Business from Oakland City University in 2001. Paul was a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Avon. Paul married Jill Hassel on June 3, 1977. She survives in Indianapolis. Paul is also survived by a daughter, Valerie (Michael) Runyon of Bluffton, Indiana, and a sister, Holly (Mike Mootz) Barrineau, in Sheridan, Indiana. Paul had a myriad of interests, including Formula One racing, attending air shows, and reading. Paul was a history buff and known for his infectious laugh. Paul could often be found playing with the neighborhood dogs. He was a regular at various Indiana gun shows, where he sold patriotic bumper stickers. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9201 E County Road 100 N, Avon, IN 46123 at 10:00 am with one hour of visitation prior to the service. There will be one hour for friends and family to gather at Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St Rd 331, Bremen. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Bremen Cemetery with full military honors. Pastor Roger Rohde will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the D.A.V. at www.dav.org