FORT LORAMIE — The president of the biggest country music festival in the Miami Valley has died.
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Country Concert President Paul Barhorst died on Wednesday, Jan. 14. He was 56, according to his obituary posted by Hogenkamp Funeral Homes.
“He was President of Country Concert, where he loved his CC family, and he enjoyed going to different music concerts himself,” his obituary read.
Barhost was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie, where he served as an usher.
He was a graduate of Fort Loramie High School and a board member of the First National Bank.
“He loved to spend time with his family, kids, grandkids & friends,” his obituary read.
Barhorst is preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Mary Jo, and a brother, James “Jimmy” Barhorst.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly Langston, children, grandchildren, and other extended family.
It is with profound sadness that the Barhorst family and Country Concert announce the passing of Paul Barhorst, who passed away on January 14 at the age of 56.
He was President of Country Concert where he led with kindness, humility, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. He loved his Country Concert family, he enjoyed going to different music concerts himself. He loved lake life, from boating to sunsets over the water. He loved to spend time with his family, kids, grandkids and friends. While we mourn this significant loss, Country Concert remains dedicated to the principles established by our founders, Mike and Mary Jo Barhorst and will continue to be the summer celebration you will remember for a lifetime.
The Barhorst family asks for privacy as they grieve this immense loss.
— Country Concert family and staff
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie.
Friends and family may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Jan. 19 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Jan. 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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