Paul L. "Butch" Ebaugh III

Paul Lanius Ebaugh III (Butch), 71, of Cape Girardeau, passed away early on Tuesday, January 19, at his home. He was born August 2nd, 1944, in Riverside, California, son of the late Paul and Gayle Ebaugh. Paul married Jeanne Ebaugh on Dec. 4, 1971 in Parma, Missouri. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Kara Askar (Ron) of Denver, and Megan Ebaugh Faris (Stu) of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Kailey and Brennan Askar and Delia and Grady Faris; two sisters, Jackie Masters (the late Dr. Edwin Masters) and Debbie Darby (Charles); a brother, Rick Ebaugh (Debbie), and many nieces and nephews. Paul had a passion for and excelled in sports. He was an honored athlete in both high school and college. He received the Lou Muegge award in his senior year of high school and was inducted into the Cape Central Hall of Fame in 2011. In college, he played football and was a member of the track team, setting and holding records in the discus. Upon graduating from college in 1967, Paul was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He received the Navy Commendation Medal, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam (1968-69). He was honorably discharged in 1970 as a Captain. Paul worked at Delta Asphalt from 1974-77. In 1977, he opened Ebaugh Refrigeration with his brother, Rick. In 1987, he returned to Delta Companies where he retired as Vice President of the Manufacturing Division in 2006. Paul was a charter member at LaCroix United Methodist Church, where he remained an active member. Paul had an amazing knack for dry wit and storytelling. He was the epitome of a devoted and loving husband, and as “commanding” as he was, he always had a soft spot for his girls. He was larger than life and will be missed beyond words. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at LaCroix United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Burial with full military rites will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri or a charity of your choice.

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Paul L. "Butch" Ebaugh III

August 2, 1944 - January 19, 2016