Widmer, Paul F. Jr.

Paul F. Widmer, Jr. "Coach" was born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania in 1937 to Anne and Paul Senior. He passed on October 9th, 2017. He has 3 younger brothers, James, Robert (Wife: Beth), Lawrence (Wife: Kay.). He has 3 sons: Steven, Troy, and Mark (Mother: Ellen {Deceased}). He has 2 stepchildren, Michael (Wife: Magali), and Tanya (Husband: Chris). He has 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and a surviving wife, Nancy. He had a scholarship to play football at ASU and was on the Sundevils 1st unbeaten nationally ranked team in 1957. He played under Dan Devine and Frank Kush. He coached for 8 years at Camelback and Tempe High. He was the head football Coach at M.C.C won 86 of the 108 games and two National Championships. Paul was selected N.J. C.A.A Coach of the Year on 5 occasions. He was inducted into 3 Sports Halls of Fame: Allegheny-Kisky in western Pennsylvania in 1981, Mesa City Sports Hall of Fame in 1998, and M.C.C Sports Hall of Fame. He was the Golf Coach for 15 years and took the team to the Nationals. He was extremely motivational, inspirational and an incredible role model for many youths. Education was where he belonged. He had a positive attitude and a fighting spirit, as well as being admired by all. We will all miss him dearly. Services for Paul’s funeral will be held on October 27th at 10:00 AM at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. - 1730 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa AZ 85202. Please give any donations to the Alzheimers Association at alz.org. Obituary online at Neptune Society website, www.neptunesociety.com