Paul R. Ream

Paul Roland Ream September 8, 1924 February 6, 2016 Paul Roland Ream, age 91, of Aaronsburg, RD Centre Hall, and Riviera Beach, Fla., passed away at his Florida home on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Born September 8, 1924, in Aaronsburg, Ream was the son of Daniel P. and Tammie Haffley Ream, of Aaronsburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Rogers Ream, on July 18, 2015. Ream started his self-employed business opportunities on the family farm in Aaronsburg by first selling baby chicks. Then opening his first garage on the farm. Later he built his two story home next door on the east end of Aaronsburg living on the second floor and operating Ream's Farm, Home and Electric Supply; Ream's Garage; Ream's Excavating. In 1964, he bought old Dairy Queen equipment and opened Ream's Drive-In ice cream stand; then a laundromat and car wash. After selling the business in 1976, he became a part-owner of Woodward Gymnastic Camp. After retirement, he and his wife became snowbirds to Florida for 30 years, first in Lake Worth and then in Riviera Beach. Ream is survived by three children: Judy Hazel (Jim) and Gary (Becky) Ream, of Boalsburg and Kevin Ream, of Riviera Beach; five grandchildren, Darin and Justin Hazel, Lindsay Whitton, Kelsey Napolitan, and Cali Ream; and four great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by two beloved grandchildren, Stephanie Hazel and Brandon Ream. He was the last survivor of his four brothers and sisters. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.