Paul Jay Ironmonger

Paul J. Ironmonger passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 21, 2020 in Baton Rouge Louisiana at the age of 72. Paul was a native of Cincinnati, OH, although he lived in Baton Rouge for 50 years. He graduated from Purcell High School and the University of Cincinnati and earned an advanced degree from LSU in Marketing. Paul was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was an ardent Redlegs baseball fan and an LSU fan. He worked for WJBO Radio in the days of "Loose Radio". Paul was a successful Baton Rouge business man and entrepreneur. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his son, Alex Ironmonger, Alex's wife, Sarah Elspeth Ironmonger, and their children Eli and Kaitlyn. He is also survived by his sister, Karen (Gary) Diekmeyer, a niece, Kari (Jacob) Williams, and two great -nephews, Xavier and Gavin, as well as by his partner in life, Rena Zaffini, whom he greatly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond C. and Katherine Schmiesing Ironmonger. Visitation will be held Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Evans Funeral Home, 741 Center St., Milford, OH from 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Saturday February 8th at St Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Milford, OH. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Guardian Angels Cemetery, Salem Rd. and Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH.