Paul Joseph Houlihan, 82, Peru, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Hickory Creek in Peru. He was born to the late Paul and Phoebe (Millican) Houlihan on Dec. 31, 1933, in Fort Wayne.

Paul was a graduate of Chippewa High School. He married Sondra Cattin on August 10, 1957, she survives in Peru. Paul served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Dana Corporation in Marion.

Along with his wife: Sondra; he is survived by two sons: Gary (Nancy) Houlihan, Warsaw; Greg (Sally) Houlihan, Wabash; daughter: Colette Sidwell, Peru; brother: Thomas Edward (Marcella) Houlihan, Wabash; sister: Mary Kathrine Prickett, Wabash; two sister-in-laws; Barbara Sue Houlihan, Peru; Karen Houlihan, Andrews; seven grandchildren: Kyle; Taylor; Brett; Mathew; Jessica; Brandon; and Michael; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two sons: Mark and Curtis Houlihan; brothers: Jeffrey Alvin and James Patrick Houlihan; and sisters: Barbara Ann Stickley; and Sarah Jane Bertles.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Rev. Eric Catron officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. Visitation for family and friends will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.