"Maribeth, David, Dane, Dan So sorry to read of your father's passing. I will always remember "Uncle Rabbit" for the rides in his Jeepster and on his scooter. Jaybird"
In loving memory of
Paul O. Ebler
July 25, 1925 - March 12, 2011
Paul O. Ebler, age 85, of Washington, passed away at 9:15 AM on Saturday at Golden Living Center in Petersburg. He was born on July 25 1925 in Washington to Gus and Birdie (Trowbridge) Ebler. He was a sergeant in the US Army and a veteran of World War II earning the bronze star. He was a long time member of the Washington Saddle Club, VFW and Moose Lodge. He worked at McDonalds Chevrolet for many years, the Light Plant in Washington and was a retired truck driver. He was the owner of several race horses and an avid horse lover. He is survived by one daughter, Maribeth (Tim) Donaldson of Evansville; three sons, David Ebler of Florida, Dane (Iva) Ebler of Washington, and Dan (Sabrina) Ebler of Seymour; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Ebler and Harold Ebler; seven sisters, Lillian Lewis, Pauline Hayes, Eva Ebler, Maude Mattingly, Esther Haag, Joyce Nash, and Virginia Dant. Funeral services will be on Friday at 11:00 AM at Ed Lee Mortuary with Mrs. Yvonne Evans officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"David, Dane, Maribeth, and Dan, We are very sorry to hear of your dads passing. We are thinking of you all during this sad time. Sincerely, Andrew and Diane Semple"
"Maribeth and your family, I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him well, especially the summers you and I spent riding horses, then going to the Arlington where he'd feed us burgers. Good memories. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Bridget"
"Maribeth, David, Dane, & Dan I just read of your Dad's passing. My prayers are with you. I will always remember "Uncle Rabbit" for taking us rides on his scooter and in his Jeepster. Those were good times 60 years ago. Jaybird (He never called me by my name)"
"Maribeth and family, I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him well, especially the summers we spent riding horses and "helping" him in the Arlington Hotel kitchen. He was always kind to me, and I'll keep your family in my prayers. Bridget"
"Maribeth and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. my own father has been gone over 8 years and I miss him still today, but I know they are both in a better place and will be watching over us and waiting for us to join them someday. Again, i am so sorry.. ANN"
"ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY"
"Dear Dan & Family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that your church family is thinking of you and praying for you. May God presence be your comfort as you grieve your loss. Sincerely, Lewis Wright"
"Maribeth and family, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with you."