Paul M. Kiffner

  Paul M. Kiffner, 78, of Chagrin Falls, died peacefully in the presence of family on May 24, 2025. Paul was born June 29, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Kiffner. Following a childhood relocation to his beloved Greeneville, TN, where he attended Greeneville High School, he settled back in Detroit after completing law school.  He joined Price Waterhouse while in law school, spending his entire 32-year career with the firm, 16 years of which as the managing partner for the Cleveland office’s tax practice.  He married his loving and devoted wife, the late Diane Bracken, on November 4, 1977, in Detroit MI, thereafter, settling in Chagrin Falls in 1980.  A devoted husband and father, Paul could usually be found on a field or court supporting one of the countless youth sports teams he coached in Chagrin.  He found immense joy in supporting his community in myriad ways, including as president of the school board and, following retirement, as a volunteer football coach at Chagrin Falls High School. He is survived by four children, Kent (Melanie), Kirk, Kyle (Jessica), and Courtney (Seth); six grandchildren, Carson, Quinn, Kellen, and Blakely Kiffner, and Daniella and Samson Willen; one brother, Leo (the late Thelma) Kiffner, and one sister, Agnes Hale.  He is preceded in death by his sister Mary (the late Eugene) Munn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Chagrin Falls, with viewing being made available starting at 9:00am. For anyone not able to attend, the service will be available through the live stream on the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church website (https://www.stjoanofarcchurch.org/mass/eucharist).

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rescue Village of Chagrin Falls, or to the Chagrin Falls Booster Club, both of which Paul passionately supported. Arrangements by Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home Chagrin Falls, OH. www.stroudlawrence.com

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