Paul E. Klingman Sr., 82, of Emmaus, died at home, Oct. 23, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Reiss) Klingman. The couple would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on April 4, 2019. Born in Vera Cruz, he was the son of the late George and Edna (Fenstermaker) Klingman.

He was a member of Zionsville Lutheran Church.

He was a rubber molder for the former Rodale Manufacturing for 33 years, until the plant closed. He later worked for Rodale Press until his retirement in 1997.

He was an avid train collector, enjoyed old music and cowboy/western movies.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Paul E. Jr. and his wife Mary and Gary L.; brothers, George, Henry and William; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Adam, in 1994.

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38148.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.