Paul W. Gail

Paul William “Bill” Gail, 75, of Perrysburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Bill was born October 12, 1949 in Athens, Ohio to Richard and Joan (McClelland) Gail. He graduated from Glouster High School where he was a standout basketball star and attended Ohio University.

He is survived by his son, Chris (Kasey) Gail, grandson, Liam; brothers, Bob (Robin), Dick (Marty), Curt (Sharon) and his nieces and nephews; and ex-wife Debra Gail. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Caroyl Gail.

Bill was a store manager for the Kroger Co. for over 40 years where he earned many awards and was an extremely dedicated employee. He then became a real estate agent for Remax Masters in Perrysburg. He spent his time focused on all his grandsons activities from hockey to football to Scouting. He spent most of his time enjoying Liam’s games, watching OSU football and basketball and going for ice cream trips with his grandson. Liam and Grandpa spent hours watching movies, gardening and discussing any number of topics while visiting the small towns of NW Ohio. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services will be private, and burial will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville, Ohio. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Condolences may be made to online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.