Paul D. Shade

Paul D. Shade, 84,formerly of Shartlesville passed away in Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation, Thursday, February 11th, 2021 after many years battling the effects of Dementia.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan E. (Feick) Shade, to whom he married February 20, 1960.

Born in Windsor Township, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Lorena (Sousley) Shade.

Paul was a 1956 graduate of Hamburg High School.

He was a member of Friedens Church, Shartlesville, where he was a former consistory member and janitor for many years.

Paul was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard Reserve.

Paul was employed as an utility worker at Met-Ed for 30 years. His first job was at the former Degler Chevrolet where he developed his passion for cars. Paul could be found tinkering with many antique cars in his free time and during his retirement enjoyed displaying his antique cars at carshows.

He also had been employed at Lesher Appliance's, Lenhartsville and Post, Inc., Strausstown during his retirement.

He was a member of: Blue Mountain Senior Citizens, Ontelaunee Region Car Club, A.A.C.A., Shartlesville Lions Club, Life Member of Shartlesville Fire Company, and Berks County Fersommling Committee.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by two children: LuAnn K. (Shade), wife of Terry L. Endy, Lenhartsville; and a son, Lyndon P. Shade, Shartlesville. A brother in law, John L., husband of Rochelle Feick, Northampton, also survive him.

A memorial service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul's memory to Friedens Church, PO Box 366 Shartlesville PA 19554.

Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com.