Paul A. Gordon

1931 - 2022

Paul A. Gordon obituary, 1931-2022, State College, PA

Paul A. Gordon

1931 - 2022

BORN

1931

DIED

2022

Paul Gordon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2022.
Paul A. Gordon
May 6, 1931 - April 6, 2022
State College, Pennsylvania - Paul A. Gordon, 90 years of age, State College, Pennsylvania, died April 6, 2022.
He was born on May 6, 1931 to Michael Gordon and Mary Blissak of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Paul graduated from Butler Senior High School in 1949 and continued on to join the United States Navy with whom he served during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he went on to graduate from Grove City College in 1959.
He married the former Wanda L. Hepler, daughter of Juliette and Edward Hepler of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Paul was employed by West Penn Power Company and retired after 30 years of service.
He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 321, American Legion Post 245, life member of Elks No. 1600, Knights of Columbus counsel number 4578.
During his retirement Paul loved to play golf and was a member of the Burning Tee League. He also found joy in exercising and running outdoors into his late 80's. After retirement Paul and Wanda travelled to Florida for the winter months for 20 years and enjoyed their "snow bird" friends.
Paul is survived by his wife Wanda and three children, Linda Gordon Stevens (David) of Lorton, Virginia; Gary Michael Gordon of Lowell, Arkansas; Marilee Haupt (Philip) of Port Matilda and four grandchildren, Michael Stevens of Reston Virginia, Jonathan Stevens of Reston, Virginia, Matthew Haupt (Kelsey) of Middleburg, Pennsylvania, Nichole Haupt, presently serving in the U.S. Navy in Guam, and his nephew Scott Gordon (Carol) of Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Gordon of Greensburg, PA.
A Mass will be held for Paul at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 with Father George Jakopac officiating. A private burial will be held at Pine Hall cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or on Facebook.

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Fran (Muto) Draper

April 13, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you !

Lou & Kathy Rubano

April 11, 2022

Wanda, Kathy and I are so sorry that we could not attend. We played golf with you and Paul in State College and Florida. We have some good memories. He was well liked by all the Burning Tee guys. Rest in peace Paul.

Marti Hendershot

April 11, 2022

Wanda, so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I'll always have such good memories of our talks at work and the fun at company events. I loved to watch you and Paul glide across the dance floor (it was magic). Prayer are with you!

Carl Krause

April 10, 2022

Wanda, I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Paul. I have fond memories of the two of you from when I worked at the VFW in the early 80's. You two always seemed to be so good together and a complementary pair. I can still remember Paul saying "Leave me have another" and then laughing. The two of you were always good to me and were a good example of what married life should look like.

Bobbi Rockey

April 10, 2022

His memory will live on forever! I love you all. Sorry for your loss of a great man. He always was so strong and active.

Anne Bruce

April 8, 2022

Dear Linda and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Paul. He was one of the truly sweet parents that was such a part of my growing up. He always had that smile and remembered me. I know that he will be missed by your whole family and the community.

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