Friday, September 07, 2007

Funeral Arrangements for The Honorable Paul E. Gillmor

OHIO- Members of the public are advised that funeral services for United States Congressman Paul Gillmor (R-Tiffin) will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 and Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Both services are open to the public.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

The Ohio Statehouse

Columbus , Ohio 43215

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. : Congressman Gillmor lies in state in the Statehouse Rotunda

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. : Memorial Service in the Statehouse Atrium

* Guests are asked to be seated by 10:45 a.m.

Media Information

Video: Video of the funeral service will be provided by Ohio Government Television live via satellite. Satellite coordinates will be distributed Monday.

Photographs: All indoors photographs of the funeral service in the Statehouse will be provided through the Associated Press.

Print Reporters: All print reporters may receive credentials to cover the funeral service on Tuesday. Credentialing will begin at 8:00 a.m. in front of Governor Strickland’s office in the Statehouse. Please contact Amanda Wurst (614)... with any questions about media credentials.

Wednesday, September 12

Camden Falls

2460 South State Route 231

Tiffin , Ohio 44883

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. : Calling Hours

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. : Memorial Service followed by internment at the Old Fort Cemetery

Media Information

The funeral service at Camden Falls will be closed to the media however an area will be designated outside of the building from which media will be able to report. All funeral services at the Old Fort Cemetery will be closed to the media.

Condolences

Congressman Gillmor is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Linda and Julie, and sons Paul Michael, Adam and Connor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Congressman Gillmor to the following organizations:

Gillmor Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 88
Old Fort, Ohio 44861

Institutional Advancement Office*
Heidelberg College
310 East Market Street
Tiffin, Ohio 44883

Hayes Presidential Center*
Attn: Tom Culbertson
Spiegel Grove, Fremont , Ohio 43420

* Please note “Gillmor Memorial” in memo field on checks.

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We ask consideration in respecting the privacy of the Gillmor family and friends during this difficult time.