Bessemer City - Mr. Paul Lausterer, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his residence.

Paul was born in Floyd County, Indiana a son of the late Rudolph Lausterer and Dorothy Pearl Davis Lausterer. He was retired from IPEK as an inventory manager and also worked with the Gaston County Board of Elections. Paul attended Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his son, Eric Paul Lausterer of Novoto, California; a brother Robert Lausterer of Lincolnton and a special friend Danny Pfeifer of Crouse.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions social distancing and masks will be required.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church, 318 W. Ballard Street, Cherryville, NC 28021.

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Lausterer.