Paul R. Aldridge, 97, of Ft Wayne, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Parkview Hospital. He was born July 11, 1913 in Ft Wayne. He retired in 1978 after 35 years as a store manager at Grinnell Brothers Division American. He was a Air Force Veteran and recieved the Bronze Star. He was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, American Guild of Organist, American Legion Post 330, New Haven, Signal Corp O.C.S. and YWCA Aqua Swim Club. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie L. (Weibel), of Ft Wayne, sister, Dorothy Tomko, of Ft Wayne, seven nieces, three nephews and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Pauline (Spiegel) Aldridge and brother, Robert Aldridge. Funeral Service is 1:30pm Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W Wayne St. with calling 1 hr prior to service. Burial in St John Lutheran Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Trinity English Lutheran Church. www.klaehnfahlmelton.com