Paul's obituary
FT MYERS - Paul Clarence Bean Jr. born on
October 18, 1934, to the parents of the late Paul
Clarence Bean Sr. and Elmo Bean. Paul was the
older brother of the late Bob Bean and Carol Bean.
He departed this earthly life on Sunday, December
4th, 2022, at the age of 88. In Ft Myers, Florida.
He is survived by his wife Diana Bean his children:
Steve Bean (wife Sue, daughter Nicole and son
Casey), Debbie Wynia (husband Tim, son Tyler,
son Christopher and great granddaughter Lyla, son
Dillon and daughter Chelsey), Scott Bean (wife Mi?chelle, daughter Alexa & husband Andrew and great
grandson Jack and son Andy & wife Sarah), Susan
Bruss (son Ernie & wife Shaina, daughter Amelia and daughter
Eloise), Michael Bean (wife Laura, daughter Kayla,
husband Ryan and great granddaughter Emery
and son Austin, daughter Lily), the late Todd Bean
(Amy wife, Robbie son. Anna daughter and son
Jack) as well as his sister-in-law Karin Bean and
extended family.
He served in the US Air Force and after leaving
the Columbus Dispatch after working there for 28
years with his father he went on and built a very successful real estate career working for HER Relators
in Columbus, Ohio. He was the top million-dollar
producer and then managed HER Worthington
office to become HER number 1 producing office
of the company. He eventually became the Vice
President of the company and retired at the age of
63. Many agents had fond memories working for
Paul and he did whatever he could to make them
successful. After retirement he and Diana moved
to Fort Myers Florida.
He loved Florida and golf became his hobby
and sport there. He also enjoyed the outdoors and
traveling to Aruba and warm weather destinations.
He was quite the storyteller and jokester at many
get togethers. He loved to relax with a great scotch
and pipe while watching his favorite sports teams.
He was an incredibly gifted athlete playing as a
star basketball player and football player at Aqui?nas High School in Columbus, Ohio. He loved
fastpitch softball and was a top-level player in the
state of Ohio. Paul was a raving fan of the Ohio
State Buckeyes.
His incredible drive to succeed and his compet?itive nature led him to great successful career and
admired by all his competitive spirit on and off
the playing field.
Paul loved his community in Fort Myers and
Diana was the love of his life. He was a amazing
husband, manager and friend. He will truly be
missed and will never, ever be forgotten.
'We will always carry your memory in our hearts’.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later
date.