Paul F. Weidner, age 84, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday afternoon, November 13, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora, surrounded by his family.

      He was born February 13, 1942, in Flora, the son of Milton F. and Marie (Patridge) Weidner. He married Rosalie Feldhake on November 16, 1974, and they shared a marriage of more than 51 years.

      Paul was a graduate of Clay City High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He worked at AMF/Roadmaster in Olney before joining Clay City Schools, where he worked in custodial and maintenance roles until his retirement. He also pumped oil wells throughout his working life. Paul served on the Clay City Fire Department for 49 years and was a member of Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post 230.

      Paul was always working and always ready to lend a hand. The neighborhood knew it was time to mow when Paul started on the yards, and he could often be found cutting wood, washing his truck, collecting pecans, or visiting at Dusty’s Tire Shop. When he did relax, it was in his recliner with his dog, Sue, scratching her back.

      He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Weidner of Clay City; daughters: Krista Weidner and Rosanna Weidner, both of Clay City; siblings: Beverly Dunahee of Clay City, Rose Heathcock of Alabama, Kenneth (Pat) Weidner of Clay City, Robert (Janice) Weidner of Clay City, Don (Kathy) Weidner of Clay City, and Carolyn Weidner (Steve Hargis) of Newton; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Betty Feldhake of Louisville, Steve Feldhake of Watson, Marilyn Feldhake and Wayne Deaton of Xenia, Max Feldhake of Louisville, Roy and Vicki Feldhake of Louisville, Linda Feldhake of Chrisman, Jayne Feldhake of Louisville, Kathy and Jerry Price of Rinard, and Pat and Tom Greenwood of Xenia; an aunt, Doris Carder of Flora; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his dog, Sue.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Marie Weidner; a brother-in-law, J.R. Dunahee; a nephew, Tod Weidner; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert A. and Agnes Feldhake; a brother-in-law, Robert J. Feldhake; and two sisters-in-law, Diana Greuel-Russell and Susan Feldhake.

      A graveside ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at St. Stephen Cemetery in Flora with presentation of Military Funeral Honors. Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Clay City Fire Department, St. Stephen Cemetery, or Jim Beam’s Corner Cattery in Effingham, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com