Graveside service for Mr. Paul Nelson Wertman, Jr., age 81 of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Paul was born on December 1, 1939 in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Mr. & Mrs. Paul Wertman. He served in the US Navy and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, TN. Paul passed away on January 11, 2021 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Delphine Lynn Johnson Wertman; daughter, Diane (Tony) Reichard of Saylorsburg, PA; son, Steve Wertman of Easton, PA; two granddaughters, and one great-great-granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fayetteville Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 1718 Pulaski Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Paul Nelson Wertman, Jr.
Paul was my cousin and the phone chats were such a joy. My love goes out to Del, Steve and Diane at this time as they say their final goodbyes.
Paul, I am going to miss running into you when I run errands in town. Always so thoughtful to ask about our family. Thank you for your service . RIP, Paul Billy and Cordelia Tanner
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
“Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmate’s going Ashore…”
Thank you Paul for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy.
Mr. Paul was a wonderful man. Every time we dealt with him, he was friendly and always had a smile for us. Mrs. Del – our hearts are with you.
Love, Savannah and Christi
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