Paul B. Kline

Paul Blaine Kline, 90, of Herndon, Virginia, and formerly of Clearfield, passed away at the US Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

Born August 22, 1924 in Clearfield, Paul was the son of Walter and Lois (Graffius) Kline.

Paul is survived by his wife, Margaret (Wisor) Kline, whom he married July 24, 1946, in Clearfield. Also surviving are two children, Paul Kline and his wife, Linda, of State College, PA, and Peggy Sorbera and her husband, Joseph, of Broadlands, VA; four granddaughters, Anne Hanover, Elizabeth Joseph, Lori Kline-Gil and Tracy Kline Gonzalez; and six great grandchildren; Ethan and Travis Hanover, Jenna, Brooke and Leah Joseph, and Zachary Gonzalez. Also surviving is a twin sister, Pauline Blake, of San Diego. Mr. Kline was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Rex, and a great grandson, Ryan Hanover.

Born and raised in Clearfield, Paul joined the Army after graduating from Clearfield High School in 1943. A World War II Veteran, Paul served with the 283rd Field Artillery Battalion in the European Theatre from June 19, 1943 through April 6, 1946. He landed on Utah Beach August 9, 1944 as part of the liberation of France and was awarded a French Legion of Honor medal for service to France. Paul participated in the battles of Mortain, Colmar and Desseinheim in France as well as the battles of Cologne, Nuremberg and Munich in Germany and was present at the liberation of Dachau concentration camp. He was awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel injuries received February 25, 1945.

Upon returning to Pennsylvania after the war, Paul was employed by Harbison-Walker Construction. In retirement, Paul loved spending time with family, traveling with his wife and visiting his boyhood home in Shiloh where he enjoyed hunting. He devoted countless hours volunteering with various civic organizations. Paul was a member of Mt. Joy United Methodist church where he sang in the choir. A gifted singer, he performed gospel music at several local churches throughout the years

Mr. Kline was participated various civic organizations; the Lions Club, Pennsylvania State Grange, Mosquito Creek Sportsmen Association, Clearfield Volunteer Firemen Association where he was a life member and the Clearfield County Area on Aging having served of the board and delivered meals.

He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans and the American Society of the French Legion of Honor.

Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday, January 30, at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the hour of services. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 am with Pastor Kenneth Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at Crown Crest Memorial Park. Military Honor will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, RR 2, Clearfield, PA 16830.

To send online tributes go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield, PA.