Paul R. Fisher

Paul R. Fisher, Jr., 82, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Sharing a marriage of 46 years, he was the loving husband of Judith A. (Sheehan) Fisher.

The only child of the late Paul and Jane (Wagner) Fisher, Paul was born in West Reading. He graduated from Reading High School '58 before enlisting in the United States Army where he served until '64. Following his honorable discharge, he graduated from the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute '67 and went on to attend classes at Drexel University.

Paul worked at Carpenter Technologies for forty-one (41) years in various roles and assisted in numerous domestic and international efforts. As a Metallurgist he played a vital role in the development and manufacturing of the stainless steel rebar product line. Although he "officially retired" in 2002, he continued to consult for CarTech many years thereafter.

A loyal, hardworking, and dedicated man, Paul was proud to have served his country during the Vietnam War. He remained charitable throughout his life, a value he passed on to his family. As a proud family man, Paul spent time golfing and traveling with his wife and children. He enjoyed coaching youth sports and was an avid follower of both the Philadelphia Phillies and the local Reading Phillies.

In addition to his wife (Judy), Paul is survived by: daughter Nancy (Douglas) Briedenstein of Lower Heidelberg; son Robert A. Fisher of Ephrata; and son David S. (Mia) Fisher of Los Angeles, CA; and three grandchildren - Shane and Shaun Briedenstein and Vanessa Fisher.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory may be offered to the Hope Rescue Mission, 645 North Sixth Street, Reading, PA 19601.

A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, 5153 Kutztown Rd, Temple PA 19560, with committal to follow at Bern Cemetery, Leesport. Friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.