Mahr, Paul Archer

Paul Archer Mahr, 72, of Swansea, Illinois, passed away on October 11, 2017 after a yearlong battle with cancer

He was born in Canton, Illinois on November 8, 1944. Paul earned his plumbing license in 1967.

Paul enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his friends and family.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Avalon Mahr, and his brother David Leroy Mahr

He is survived by his partner Brenda DeVore; his children David (Catina) Mahr, Daniel (Naydeen) Mahr; and his stepchildren Terry DeVore Jr, Tarah Shields and Adam DeVore. Grandchildren Jeremy Mahr, Walker Snapp, Iris Snapp, Braxton Mahr, Calen Mahr, Cayden Mahr, Aeryn Mahr, Jadyn DeVore, Elijah DeVore, Bentley DeVore and Karson Shields. His siblings Carolyn (Larry) Johnson, Robert (Janie) Mahr, Marilyn (Jack) Groves, Jarilyn (Robert) Tuttle, Darilyn (Jim) Waterson and Sharilyn (Robert) Cook. Paul is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul was cremated as per his wishes. There will be a celebration of Paul’s life in Swansea, Illinois on a date to be determined. There will also be a graveside service in Biggsville, Illinois in November. Dates will be communicated as they are set.

Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center Cancer Care Clinic, CB 1204, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105 whose exceptional care of Paul will forever be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at stlouiscremation.com

2 Comments

  1. Sandy Kehl on October 16, 2017 at 5:01 am

    Paul was a wonderful and caring man, and we will all miss him. He was the best “PaPa”, that Jeremy could have ever had. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family and freinds.

    Sandy and Tony Kehl



  2. Alberta Williams on October 22, 2017 at 8:21 am

    To Paul’s love ones
    Even though I know of no words, to rid you of your pain. May our prayers strengthen us and our memories comfort us. At Isaiah 25:8; 26:19 we look forward to seeing our love ones again as Almighty God, lovingly promises.



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