Paul A. Tichler, age 55, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.

Paul was born on March 31, 1971, in Morrison, IL, the son of Larry and Consuelo (Castro) Tichler.  He was employed with Allied Locke Industries for several years.  Paul was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, IL.

Survivors include, his mother, Consuelo (Rey) Montiel of Sterling; father, Larry Tichler of Morrison; half-sister, Ashley (Daniel) Deuth of Foreston, IL.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Victoria Diaz.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, IL.

Graveside rites will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling, IL.

Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.