Paul L. Conard, age 80, of Bloomsburg, died on Monday, June 3, 2013, at his home surrounded by his daughters and family.
Paul was born on January 31, 1933 in Turbotville, a son of the late George and Ellen (Brown) Conard. In 1950, Paul graduated from the North-Mont High School in Turbotville. Following his high school education, Paul enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on February 26, 1951 where he served his country faithfully during the Korean Conflict. On October13, 1956, Paul married his beloved wife Elizabeth "Ann" Menges.
In 1964, Paul graduated from the Bloomsburg State College with a degree in Business Administration. He was employed for over 27 years for Bloomsburg University until his retirement in 1991 as the Assistant Vice-President for Administration. He continued to enjoy and support the BU Huskies Athletic events. He was a faithful member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church where he served on the Council and as Council President for many years. He was also a Sunday School Teacher and a lay minister for the church. For over 50 years, Paul was a baseball umpire, and officiated for many of the Baseball Leagues throughout the Valley such as the North Branch Baseball League. He was a member of the Bloomsburg Elks #436 B.P.O.E., and served the community with the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Boy Scouts, American Heart Association, Bloomsburg Kiwanis, United Way of Columbia County, and the Bloomsburg YMCA. He also enjoyed spending time with friends over coffee at area restaurants.
Surviving in addition to his beloved wife of 57 years, are three daughters: Holly Dagney and husband, Thomas, of Vincennes, IN; Paula Faus and husband, Paul, of Bloomsburg and Molly Gottstein and husband, Wade, also of Bloomsburg; and three grandsons: Jason and Daniel Gottstein and Justin Faus. Also surviving is a niece who was raised as a sister: Eleanor Hemrick of Muncy. Paul was the last surviving member of his family of 11 siblings.
A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening, June 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg.
Funeral services will be held on Friday morning, June 7, at 10 a.m. from St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 N. Market St., Bloomsburg with Rev. Joel L. Zeiders, officiating. Graveside services with full Military Honors will be held in the Turbotville Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, the American Cancer Society 1948 East 3rd. St., Williamsport, PA 17701, or the Bloomsburg University Athletics Department, 400 E. Second St., Bloomsburg.