Paul Joseph Lingg (Joe or Paul) inherited the home promised to him by Jesus on February 27, 2018. He was born in Dayton, OH on December 27, 1934, the eldest of six children of Fabian and Mary (Palotas) Lingg. While proudly serving his country as a United States Marine, he wed Nancee Booher on September 1, 1956. Their adventures brought them to various homes across the United States in Quantico, VA; Tipp City and Cincinnati, OH; St. Paul, MN; Playa del Rey, CA; Richardson and Grand Saline, TX; Door County, WI; and Harlingen, TX. Their travels took them to over one hundred countries around the world, most frequently to Mexico and Hong Kong. Along the way they welcomed daughter Gayle (Glenn) Tarpley of Grand Saline, TX, followed by Michael (Jacqueline) Lingg of Appleton, WI, and Amee (Stephen) Pable of Neenah, WI. Joe was a proud Popo to nine grandchildren - Jeffrey Tarpley and Jennifer (Hubert) Dunlap; Daniel (Caitlin) Lingg, Catherine (Michael) Noffke, and Teresa Lingg (Kolby Knuth); and Ezra, Olivia, Nathaniel, & Mia Pable. His eight (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren gave him great joy, and endless opportunities to delight them with his Donald Duck voice. Joe is survived by Nancee, his wife of over 61 years, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, two sisters (Betty Ciani and Marilynn Von Mohr) and two brothers (Fabian "Skip" and Robert "Butch" Lingg). He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, sister Julie Ann Jones, and great-grandson, Grasyn Dunlap. Joe was a founding member of Knights of Columbus Council #5129 at St. John the Baptist in Tipp City, OH, and served as their first Grand Knight. As an international sales representative in the toy industry, Joe brightened holidays and birthdays for countless children throughout the Western Hemisphere. In over fifty years as an entrepreneur, he earned the friendship and respect of colleagues in the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and Asia. In the 1980's, he took on the ambitious "hobby" of raising Brangus cattle in Texas. The farm was the realization of a childhood dream, and it provided an incredible setting for recreation and hospitality for Joe and Nancee's family and friends. No one could tell a tale like Joe, and nearly every story ended with his contagious laughter, leaving listeners teary-eyed and gasping for breath. His generosity - to his family and to various causes - was a hallmark of his life. His commitment to faith, friends, and family will ensure Joe a treasured place in the hearts of all those who loved him. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for the benefit of veterans' charities. To honor Joe and save a life, please consider donating blood. Visitation will take place Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, OH. Visitation will continue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church from 9:30 am until the Mass of Resurrection commences at 10:30 on Saturday, March 3rd. Interment to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. The family wishes to express their profound gratitude to Dr. William Conkright and the caring and professional staff of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, and to the entire team of 7th Floor ThedaCare Appleton (Wisconsin).