06/03/07

Born in Canada, Paul Marner moved to Holmes County in 1972, leaving his Canadian home at the age of seventeen. Three years later, he met Kathy when they were briefly employed by the same company. Soon after they met, Kathy moved to Cleveland. In 1976, at the age of eighteen, Kathy returned to Holmes County to stay when she and Paul were married. Within three years, their son Erik was born, and two years later their daughter Jaimee’ joined the family.

Since the late 70's, Paul has been an in demand building contractor. His lifetime of experience helped him fulfill the family's dream of building the cabins that are now Ferngully Creek. In 2004, Kathy retired from nursing to devote herself to the business and, more importantly, to Kara, the World’s Greatest Grandchild, who arrived that same year. Keeping Ferngully Creek a true family business, daughter Jaimee’ has recently taken over many of the day to day responsibilities of the business.

The family’s many interests include church activities, music, books, motorcycling, vacationing at the Outer Banks, snowmobiling in Michigan, and enjoying quality time with friends right here in Holmes County. 
 

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