Robert Eugene Paulhamus1,2

M, (25 April 1922 - 29 April 2002)
     Robert Eugene Paulhamus was born on 25 April 1922 at Cogan Station, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.3,2 He was the son of Lloyd Preston Paulhamus and Gertrude Ellen Ulmer.1,2 Robert Eugene Paulhamus married, at age 22, Letha Belle Beach, daughter of Boyd Beach and Samatha Pearl Metzger, on Saturday, 25 November 1944 at Balls Mills Evangelical Church, Balls Mills, Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, by the Reverend Alfred C. Paulhamus.2,4 Robert Eugene Paulhamus died on 29 April 2002 at home, 3066 Daughertys Run Road, Linden, Woodward Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 80 years and 4 days.3,2 He was buried on 1 May 2002. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Wayne L. Hepler.2
     Robert Eugene Paulhamus was employed by Raub Supply Company. As of 1982, Robert Eugene Paulhamus lived at Linden, Woodward Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1

     Robert Eugene was listed in the obituary for Lloyd Preston Paulhamus, on 24 August 1982 in the local paper, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, as his son.1 His obituary was published on 30 April 2002 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:

     Robert E. Paulhamus, 80, of 3066 Daughertys Run Road, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 29, 2002, after a brief illness. He and his wife, the former Letha B. Beach, celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary Nov. 25.

Bob retired from the former Raub Supply in 1986; he was a self-employed farmer and an agent for Millville Mutual Insurance Co. for over 40 years. He was an active lifelong member of State Road U. M. Church, Treasurer of the State Road Cemetery Association, a volunteer at the Williamsport Hospital and a driver for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed traveling and making stained glass.

Born April 25, 1922, in Cogan Station, a son of Lloyd P. and Gertrude E. Ulmer Paulhamus.

Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Richard E. of Glen Gardner, NJ; a daughter, Nancy P. Menne of State College; brothers Bernard L. and Glenn A., both of Cogan Station and Ernest C. of Williamsport; grandsons Ryan E. Paulhamus, Cason R. and Derek A. Knipe.

He was predeceased by a brother, Carl L., in 1969.

Funeral service, 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, Beautys Run and Daughertys Run Roads, with Rev. Dr. Wayne L. Hepler officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Knight-Confer's, 1914 Memorial Ave., and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions to the Susquehanna Hospice, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport or the State Road U. M. Church Memorial Fund, 2055 State Rt. 973 West, Cogan Station, PA 17728.2

Children of Robert Eugene Paulhamus and Letha Belle Beach

Last Edited=16 Oct 2004

Citations

  1. [S221] Lloyd P. Paulhamus obituary, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 24 August 1982. Even though the clipping is undated it states today, Tuesday, August 24, 1982. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  2. [S228] Robert E. Paulhamus obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 30 April 2002. Original obituary from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette 30 day obituary archive found at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S151] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at http://ssdi.rootsweb.com (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, January 2004 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. ROBERT E PAULHAMUS, birth listed as 25 Apr 1922, died listed as 29 Apr 2002 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Linden, Lycoming, PA, last benefit (none specified). Accessed 28 Apr 2004.
  4. [S492] Letha Beach marries Robert Paulhamus marriage announcement, undated clipping from an unidentified newspaper presumably from a local paper in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 1944. The original article was from a scrapbook of personal memorabilia compiled by Zella (Lovell) Stabler (1916- ). Viewed at her home, RD #3, Box 156 (now Jobs Run Road), Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania in October of 1992, by Kevin Sholder. Zella Elvira Lovell, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.