Paul M. Tisdale, 56, of Germansville, died May 29, 2019, in his home.

He was a son of Beverly and the late John R. Tisdale and the late Elizabeth Tisdale and Warren Place.

He was a 1980 Whitehall High School graduate and a 1982 graduate of Williamsport Area Community College, now the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

He was a general contractor and carpenter who founded his company Tools of the Trade in 1995.

In addition to a mother, he is survived by a sister, Deborah Tisdale Cozen (Bennett); a brother, Erik Strohl; two nieces, Yori and Karli Cozen; and a nephew, Matthew Cozen.

He was predeceased by a brother, Scott Strohl.

In accordance with his wishes, his body has been donated to science.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville, 18053; or to the Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, 18078.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.