Paul D. Banish

Memorials may be made to Lance Armstrong Foundation. Paul Banish, of Florissant, Missouri, died on Monday, December 7, 2009 at the age of 66. Dearest husband of 42 years to Karen Banish (nee: Sales); dear son of the late Joseph and Ethel Banish; loving father of Julie (Chad) Johnson; cherished grandfather of Xander Johnson; dear brother of Shirley (Ray) Jawaski, Jim (Janet) Banish, Marie (Timothy) Kempel, John (Helen) Banish, Clarence (Eugenia) Banish, Robert (Carrie) Banish, Dana (Sandy) Banish and the late Sonia(Tony) Sperle; dear brother-in-law of Elizabeth (Alvin) Scott and David (Connie) Sales. Paul was a beloved uncle, cousin and friend to many. Paul was employed as an Auto Mechanic at J&W Automotive for 20 years. He attended St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending quality time with his grandson. Paul's hobby was making exquisite hand-crafted ink pens that were enjoyed by all.