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Wilbur R. Paul III

1942 - 2022

Wilbur R. Paul III obituary, 1942-2022, Natrona Heights, PA

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Wilbur Paul Obituary

Wilbur R. Paul III, 80, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. He was born June 11, 1942, in Greenburg, a son of the late Wilbur and Alice (Powell) Paul II. Wilbur received his degree in secondary education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He taught science for 35 years, retiring in 2002 from the Highlands School District. Wilbur was a member of Christ Community Fellowship, Sarver. He enjoyed photography, astronomy and cycling. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 55 years, Mercedes (Wood) Paul; his son, Aaron (Shannon) Paul, of Chicago, Ill.; and by his brother, Duane Paul, of Meadville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, PA 15065, 724-224-8688, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Youell. Burial will be private. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Oct. 15, 2022.

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Yardley Bottles

April 19, 2024

Mr. Paul was a great teacher and human being. Class of 1975.

Deirdre

October 27, 2022

Just became aware of Wib´s passing, out deepest condolences He was such an intelligent and interested man. He will be missed.

Andrea Speedy

October 21, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Paul, he was one of my teachers, which even though I got into trouble a lot He always gave me respect and understanding. God Speed Mr. Paul I will always remember and being thankful for you. - Andrea (Proietti) Speedy

Cathy and Jack Schmitt

October 19, 2022

Sid,
Our condolences to you and Aaron. Memories will sustain your love. Thinking of you.

Terry Miller class of 1971

October 18, 2022

I also had Mr. Paul for science . He was a good guy and a excellent teacher !

Justin Bushman

October 17, 2022

My condolences to Mercedes and Aaron. I enjoyed Mr. Paul's Earth and Space Science class and his sense of humor. RIP!!!!

Debra Ann Gregoire

October 17, 2022

I was a student helper for Mr. Paul. He was my favorite teacher, so caring and enjoyed teaching. Debra Ann (Gregoire) Class of 79!

Jennifer

October 16, 2022

I was a former student of Mr. Paul´s. He was a very kind man who loved teaching science.

Robert Lynch Sylvia Lynch

October 16, 2022

To Sid Aaron and family. We offer our sincere sympathy and Wilbur will be in our prayers. Sylvia and Bob Lynch

Former Student

October 16, 2022

I´m sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Paul as a teacher in high school and absolutely enjoyed his class and him as a teacher. Sincerely an unforgettable teacher that influenced many. May the words of others who knew him and the memories you have bring you peace and joy.

Jeffrey Freude

October 16, 2022

God Be With You Mr. Paul. Rest In Peace..

Dr. Joseph A. Resnick

October 15, 2022

I am saddened to learn of Wib's passing. Of all my teachers, Mr. Paul encouraged me more that all others to 'pursue your dreams'...which I did and still do to this day. We, as students, were blessed to have had the benefit of Wib's extensive knowledge of the basic sciences (Physics, Math, Astronomy, Biology) and Wib made learning 'fun' as opposed to a belabored task. I owe much of my accomplishments (in the scientific world, working with NASA for +40 years) to Mr. Paul. Wib always had time for his students. I shall always be grateful to Wib for teaching me how to operate the celestial theater apparatus at Highlands HS...as many of the areas learned as a student carried-over into my work at NASA/USAF on STS Missions 41 and STS Mission 43...'first microspheres in space'.... God Bless You, Wib! Dr. Joe Resnick, Student

Jim Cummings

October 15, 2022

I always liked his Earth and Space Class....and him. HHS Class of 89

Martha

October 15, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. A great teacher I had in high school,. R.I.P. Mr. Paul

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1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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