Paul Joseph Pete' Mandabach, age 76, of Washington, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at his residence. He was born May 24, 1934 in Washington to Henry J. and Catherine (Brewer) Mandabach. He was a 1954 graduate of Washington Catholic High School and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Washington Moose Lodge, Washington Conservation Club, Montgomery Ruritan Club, Daviess County Historical Society, and Huron Baptist Church. He was a Commissioner for the Washington Housing Authority and served on the Economical Development Commission for Daviess County. He owned and operated of Pete's Trading Post for 26 years, worked for the B &O Railroad as an electrician, and retired from North Slope Barrow Housing Department as a locksmith and safe man in Barrow, Alaska. He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Sebring) Mandabach, whom he married July 9, 1960; a daughter and son-in-law, Catherine Cathy' and James Kirkpatrick of Painesville, Ohio; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse JD' and Denise Mandabach of Vincennes, and Terry Lee and Kate Mandabach of Fairbanks, Alaska; one brother John David Mandabach of New York state; three grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Henrietta Mandabach. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:45 AM on Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. Ed Lee Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com .