Paul Joseph Bushelman, age 68, passed away on May 30th, 2025, at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born to George and Rita (nee Beebe) Bushelman, on November 2nd, 1956, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Paul married Michelle Marie Kunkel on April 18, 1998, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg, Indiana.
Paul loved spending time with his family, extended relatives and close friends, including entertaining them all with his memorable storytelling. He was a lover of all things outdoors and could often be found fishing, camping, and maintaining his farm. He also enjoyed projects in his backyard shop, managing and maintaining his investment portfolios, and being a faithful member of his church congregation. He spent many years coaching and rooting for his three sons through their various athletic accomplishments. He was a simple man who enjoyed the comfort of his family’s homemade sweets and was affectionately known to his family as, “the cookie monster.”
Paul is survived by his wife Michelle Bushelman of Moores Hill, IN; sons Michael Bushelman of Moores Hill, IN, William (Mady) Bushelman of Beavercreek, OH, and Thomas Bushelman of Bright, IN; sisters Margie Warnecke of Maineville, OH, Kate (Chuck) Roelker of Loveland, OH, Sue (Jim) Beckett of St. Mary’s, OH, and Nancy (Jeff) Berling of Cincinnati, OH; brothers George (Joyce) Bushelman of Stout, OH, Mark Bushelman of Manchester, OH, and Bobo (Dee) Bushelman of Cincinnati, OH; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paul was preceded in death by both of his parents, brother-in-law Bob Warnecke, and nephew George “Hammer” Bushelman.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 4th, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m., at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Sunman, Indiana, with Fr Shaun Whittington officiating. Memorial contributions may be made out in Paul’s name to the St. Nicholas Church Heritage Project. For online condolences please visit www.weigelfh.com.