Paul E. Beach, age 73, resident of Madison, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Cardinal Woods in Madison. He was born September 10, 1938 in Madison to Meda (Cameron) and Harold Beach.

Paul married Roxina Frost on February 14, 1986 in Madison.

Paul was a co-owner of Beach Brothers Excavating, worked for the Lake County Road Dept. as well as owning a farm in Ashtabula County for 22 years. Paul loved to work, was a kind and caring person and had a genuine love of animals. Being a social person, his greatest joy was spending time with family and friends in addition to enjoying a good barbeque.

He is survived by his wife, Roxina Beach of Madison; step-daughter, Diane Beach-Chubb of Madison; Grandson, Matt Chubb of Madison; sisters, Madeleine (George) Popp of Fairport; Marlea (Lee) Baker of Perry and Carol (Neal) Robertson of Perry; brother, Richard (Yvonne) Beach of Austinburg and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by His parents; brother, Roland; niece, Tracy Beach-McGill and brother-in-law, George Popp Jr.

Friends will be received from 5-8 pm. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. Madison, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the funeral home.

Burial will be at North Madison Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Lake County Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd. Building E, Mentor, Ohio 44060.