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Eugene Paul Semmens

1946 - 2024

Eugene Paul Semmens obituary, 1946-2024, Fort Payne, AL

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Eugene Semmens Obituary

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Eugene Paul Semmens
September 4, 1946
November 11, 2024

COL (Ret) Eugene Paul ("E. Paul") Semmens passed away on November 11, 2024, in Fort Payne, Alabama, at the age of 78. Born on September 4, 1946, in Long Beach, California, Paul's journey was marked by a distinguished military and civilian career as well as a profound commitment to his faith, family and nation.
He is survived by his wife, Christina, his sons, Robert, Michael, and Sean, and one grandson, Grant. He is also survived by his brother, Michael. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Paul and Mary Semmens.
Services are being held in Fort Payne, Alabama with burial to occur later Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC.
To see his full obituary, go to: https://www.wilsonfhinc.com/obituaries/E-Paul-Semmens/#!/Obituary

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 14, 2024.

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Jim Cowsert

January 5, 2025

I enjoyed Paul in the PI Kappa Alpha fraternity at CSU in the late 60s. I remember Paul as a wonderful, faithful, and fun loving person. My sincere condolences to his family.

Ryan C

November 20, 2024

Thank you Brother Paul for all your spiritual support and guidance over these last few years. I know you will keep interceding for me and you are surely missed. St. Francis, pray for us!

Bernadette Mayer

November 14, 2024

Christina and Family, so sad to hear about Paul's passing, but hope eternal for now he is born to eternal life. May God's love and peace carry you through this difficult time of loss. Praying for you! Your friends from St John's Madison Bernadette and Duane Mayer

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