Paul Burton Fox

Paul graduated from the University of Dubuque and taught instrumental music in the Dubuque public schools. He played French Horn in the Dubuque Symphony.

He completed a Master’s degree in Music Education in 1968 from Colorado State College (now UNC).

In 1976 Paul became the Orchestra Director at Natrona County High School in Casper, WY. For many years he planned and coordinated the annual Wyoming State Marching Band competition and was active with the award winning Casper Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.

Paul was a Boy Scout and his love of Scouting continued in his summer work as Waterfront Director and cook at a large Scout camp.

In his retirement he continued a love of travel and enjoyed Arizona, living in Sierra Vista, then in Mesa, where he was active in the choir of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Paul is survived by his sister, Lois Bartlett; nephew, Mark Bartlett (Rebecca); nieces, Karen Trevino (Daniel) and Sarah Schneider (Chad); cousins, Robert Schwaegler (Carol), Bruce Schwaegler (Sarah), and David Schwaegler; seven great nephews, three great nieces, and one great great nephew. Paul is preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Kent Bartlett; and cousin, Jerry Purvis.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 2:00pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 612 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, AZ. Private inurnment will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa.

Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care. Please visit www.MariposaGardens.com to leave a tribute to Paul.

Contributions can be made to the University of Dubuque Music Department, his church, or charity of your choice.