Paul Henry Minar, Sr., 106, of Bernardo, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2024 in Columbus, Texas. He was born on June 14, 1918 to Peter Paul Minar and Amelia (Henneke) Minar in Welcome, Texas. On December 25, 1942 he married Alice Mae Henneke. Paul worked as a residential carpenter for many years. He spent time in the Army and was a World War 2 veteran. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Paul enjoyed fishing but his true love was dancing. He would

go dancing with his friends every chance he got and would dance every song. Paul is survived by his daughter Judith A. Wendt and husband Randy; sons Paul H. Minar, Jr. and wife JoAnna and Billy R. Minar and wife Lenice; grandchildren Jason Minar and wife Tonya, Scott Minar and wife Brianne, Stephanie Minar, Janeen Castillo and husband Alfonso, Ellen Lokken and husband Karl, and Kayla Conrad and husband Peter; step-grandchild Lance Dobbins and wife Devra; great-grandchildren Felix Lokken, Jasper Lokken, Abigail Conrad, Rebecca Conrad, Samuel Conrad, Caden Castillo, Nolan Castillo, and Bryson Minar; step great-grandchildren Hunter Dobbins and wife Lexi and Brody Dobbins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Amelia Minar; wife Alice Minar; sister Celestina Kaiser; brothers-in-law Henry Kaiser and Roy Henneke.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus, Texas. Pastor Alan Kethan will be officiating. Visitation at church will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Burial will take place in Sealy City Cemetery in Sealy, Texas. Pallbearers are Jason Minar, Scott Minar, Alfonso Castillo, Caden Castillo, Karl Lokken, and Peter Conrad.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus, TX 78934. Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome.com. Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, Texas