March 10, 1949 – Nov. 4, 2024
Paul A. Sayger, 75, Tippecanoe and formerly of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 2:55 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 202, at North Wood Village, Kokomo.
Paul was born on March 10, 1949 in Rochester, the son of Walter and Nancy Lou (Baker) Sayger. After graduating from Rochester High School, he attended Purdue University and then proudly joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War.
Returning home, he worked for the Rochester Police Department before becoming a mailman for the U.S. Postal Service in Rochester. After retiring from the post office, he spent 20 years working at H&R Block.
Paul had attended Grace United Methodist Church and was a member of the Eagles Lodge and the VFW. He enjoyed gardening and was a talented bowler, having bowled a perfect game in tournaments.
Survivors include sons, Brandon (Mary) Sayger, Matthew Sayger, Mark Sayger, and Benjamin (Amber) Sayger, all of Kokomo; grandchildren, Charlie Sayger, Gabe Sayger, Adin Sayger, Liam Sayger, all of Kokomo; sisters, Linda Sayger, Rochester, Sarah Sayger, Monticello; nieces, Edna Becht, Des Moines, Iowa, and Savannah Jewell, West Lafayette; his sons' mother, Maria Townsend Sayger, Kokomo; and numerous cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Mark Sayger.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
