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His passions included his family, his business, the Culver Academies, thoroughbred horse racing, and many extracurricular interests. Paul and Wini raised three sons, Frederick J. "Fritz" (Kareem George), of Franklin. MI, Hans. J. (Stefanie Montgomery), of Kansas City, MO, and Franz E. (Stacey), of Columbia City. He has five grandchildren, Turner, Anne, Chloe, Makenna, and Fredrik, and a great granddaughter, Eloise.

Paul had a lifelong devotion to Culver. He attended Culver’s summer Woodcraft Camp in the early 1940s and later provided the opportunity for his three sons and five grandchildren to attend the Culver Academies. His interest in horses began at an early age with the rescue of a former world champion Tennessee Walking horse named Mister Midnight. Paul purchased this unstable horse for $75 and patiently worked with his friend and trainer Floyd "Fergie" Ferguson to nurture the beautiful horse back to prime health. In 1968, Paul and his father purchased their first thoroughbred racehorse from the racing giant, Arthur B. (Bull) Hancock Jr., owner of Claiborne Farm. They successfully built a very competitive breeding and racing program. Until the end of his life, he closely followed the progress of the Morsches Stable horses on the track and in the barn. His many extracurricular hobbies included travelling the world and playing tennis and Contract bridge. For most of his life, his Wednesday afternoon routine included golf, gin rummy, and dinner with his many friends at Fort Wayne Country Club. He was such a good card player that his friends at the Club nicknamed him "Polar Paul," for his ice-in-his-veins card playing skills. He was also known for great wit, joke, and storytelling abilities. He was a die-hard Cubs fan.

In addition to the death of Wini, Paul was preceded in death by his parents, son William F. Morsches, and brother Richard R. Morsches.

A private family celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Paul may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.">

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