Paul Detwiler Accident Plain City OH Death Obituary: The global dairy genetics community is mourning the devastating loss of Paul Detwiler, a pioneering agricultural leader, devoted family man, and beloved resident of Jerome Township, Ohio, who tragically passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 60 following a tractor rollover accident on his property.
Paul Detwiler was widely respected as the General Manager of the STgenetics Ohio Heifer Center and as one of the driving forces behind the advancement of modern embryo transfer and dairy genetics programs. During his influential career with Select Sires, ST Genetics, and other leading organizations, Paul helped transform the global cattle genetics industry, shaping the future of Holstein, Jersey, and beef-on-dairy breeding programs around the world.
Born on April 8, 1966, to Richard and Jean Detwiler, Paul grew up on a family dairy farm where his lifelong love for agriculture first began. A graduate of Cloverleaf High School and later Ohio State University with a degree in Dairy Science, Paul dedicated his life to innovation, mentorship, and excellence within the dairy industry.
Beyond his remarkable professional accomplishments, Paul was deeply cherished as a loving husband to Shelly, devoted father to Jake and Luke, and proud “Papa” to his six grandchildren. Friends and family remember him for his humor, storytelling, love of music, passion for farming, and unforgettable “Farmer Paul” personality at Mitchell’s Berries.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Northwest Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life service will follow on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Springfield Foundation scholarship fund honoring future dairy leaders.
Paul Detwiler’s legacy of innovation, mentorship, faith, and family will continue inspiring generations to come.