Celebrating the life of
Paul William Hylbert
November 08, 1920 - May 12, 2008
Paul William Hylbert
SAVANNAH – Paul William Hylbert died Monday, May 12, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Paul was born in Burning Springs, WV, on November 8, 1920, to Christine and Clarence Hylbert. He attended Grade School and High School in Parkersburg, WV where he played Basketball and was a member of the Parkersburg High School Marching Band.
He attended Denison University in Granville, OH where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
In 1942 he was employed by the F.B.I. in Washington, D.C. where he obtained a B.A. in Accounting from South Eastern University in night school.
He joined the United States Army in 1944, and served in the European theater as a combat engineer. In 1946, after being discharged from the Army, he returned to Evanston, IL and was employed as an accountant with Culligan Water Conditioning. In 1985, after thirty-nine years of service with Culligan, he retired as Chief Executive Officer and moved to The Landings on Skidaway Island.
Paul is survived by his wife of almost sixty-six years, Charlotte, whom he met at Denison University. They were blessed with four children, son, Paul W. Hylbert, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Katharine, of Denver, CO, daughter, Christine, and son-in-law, Peter Dietze, of Boulder, CO, son, Anthony, of Madison, WI, and a son, Robin, who preceded him in death, and daughter-in-law, Nancy, of Bourbonnais, IL Char and Paul have eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his church and the Lord he served. His almost eighty-eight years of life were filled with joy, a great sense of humor, and a love of his many friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances be made to the Green House Project c/o Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd., Savannah, GA 31406.
Our deepest sympathy to you Char. Mr. Hylbert was a wonderful person and dedicated leader whom we all looked up to at Culligan in the 'good ole days'. He truly helped to make that company what it was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dave & PattyRatcliffe Sommerfeld
- Dave & Patty Ratcliffe Sommerfeld, Manchester, MO
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kimberly Good, Savannah, GA
To Char and family,our love and sympathy.
- Frank&Pat Martell, Savannah, GA
To Char and family,our love and sympathy.
- Frank&Pat Martell, Savannah, GA
Char, we send you our love and condolences. You and Lucky had a long, wonderful marriage, a true testament to your love for one another. May God bring you and your loved ones peace and comfort. Dick and Carol
- Dick and Carol Caldwell, Northbrook, IL
Char, we send you our love and condolences. You and Lucky had a long, wonderful marriage, a true testament to your love for one another. May God bring you and your loved ones peace and comfort. Dick and Carol
- Dick and Carol Caldwell, Northbrook, IL
Sending our love Char to you and your family. You and Lucky have been blessed with a long and happy marriage and we know in our next life blessings abound.
- Burt and Janet Anderson, Northbrook, IL
The family of Vin and Clem Meter, your Northbrook neighbors, remembers Lucky, sending sympathy to Char and the children.
- Ginny Meter Zdenahlik, Baileys Harbor, WI
My heart is with all of you very special people in my life. You have my love and prayers.
- Linda Murphy Becker, Glenview, IL
Sharing your sorrow and hoping it will comfort you to know that many hearts reach out to you in sympathy and love.
- Nancy & Rod Hartmann, Savannah, GA
In Northbrook, Il, Paul & Char were the best neighbors ever- We had great times together. He was a wonderful friend and will be missed by all.
- charles & Ruth Treptow, Milledgeville, GA
We extend our deepest sympathy to Char and family. Paul was a wonderful, loving and highly thought of person. We will always remember Paul. Lovingly, Wyn and Bronson Lyon
- Wyn and Bronson Lyon, Gainesville, GA, GA
Paul was a devoted christian and loving husband. We only got to see him at church every sunday, but we looked forward to it because it brightened our whole day. Believe me when I say that Paul will always be remembered with a big smile> Bill & Nancy Hughes
- Bill Hughes, Savannah,Ga, GA
Sharing your broken heart & sending lots of hugs. We love you.
- Dan & Sara, Edna, Micalyn & Joey, Parkersburg, WV
Paul has always been a sweet inspriration to us. He and Char are the epitome of Christians in everything they do. The Lord needs Paul now to work for Him and says welcome home Paul.
- Jack & Betty Heery, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to you Char. Mr. Hylbert was a wonderful person and dedicated leader whom we all looked up to at Culligan in the 'good ole days'. He truly helped to make that company what it was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dave & PattyRatcliffe Sommerfeld
- Dave & Patty Ratcliffe Sommerfeld, Manchester, MO
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kimberly Good, Savannah, GA
To Char and family,our love and sympathy.
- Frank&Pat Martell, Savannah, GA
To Char and family,our love and sympathy.
- Frank&Pat Martell, Savannah, GA
Char, we send you our love and condolences. You and Lucky had a long, wonderful marriage, a true testament to your love for one another. May God bring you and your loved ones peace and comfort. Dick and Carol
- Dick and Carol Caldwell, Northbrook, IL
Char, we send you our love and condolences. You and Lucky had a long, wonderful marriage, a true testament to your love for one another. May God bring you and your loved ones peace and comfort. Dick and Carol
- Dick and Carol Caldwell, Northbrook, IL
Sending our love Char to you and your family. You and Lucky have been blessed with a long and happy marriage and we know in our next life blessings abound.
- Burt and Janet Anderson, Northbrook, IL
The family of Vin and Clem Meter, your Northbrook neighbors, remembers Lucky, sending sympathy to Char and the children.
- Ginny Meter Zdenahlik, Baileys Harbor, WI
My heart is with all of you very special people in my life. You have my love and prayers.
- Linda Murphy Becker, Glenview, IL
Sharing your sorrow and hoping it will comfort you to know that many hearts reach out to you in sympathy and love.
- Nancy & Rod Hartmann, Savannah, GA
In Northbrook, Il, Paul & Char were the best neighbors ever- We had great times together. He was a wonderful friend and will be missed by all.
- charles & Ruth Treptow, Milledgeville, GA
We extend our deepest sympathy to Char and family. Paul was a wonderful, loving and highly thought of person. We will always remember Paul. Lovingly, Wyn and Bronson Lyon
- Wyn and Bronson Lyon, Gainesville, GA, GA
Paul was a devoted christian and loving husband. We only got to see him at church every sunday, but we looked forward to it because it brightened our whole day. Believe me when I say that Paul will always be remembered with a big smile> Bill & Nancy Hughes
- Bill Hughes, Savannah,Ga, GA
Sharing your broken heart & sending lots of hugs. We love you.
- Dan & Sara, Edna, Micalyn & Joey, Parkersburg, WV
Paul has always been a sweet inspriration to us. He and Char are the epitome of Christians in everything they do. The Lord needs Paul now to work for Him and says welcome home Paul.
- Jack & Betty Heery, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
