Paul G. Billig, Sr.

Paul G. Billig, Sr., 91, of New Tripoli, PA passed away on February 27, 2019 in Kutztown Manor, Kutztown, PA. He was the husband of the late Doris J. “Dolly” (Correll) Billig, who passed away March 2, 2017.  He was born in Lynn Township, PA., a son to the late Gorman R. and Regina M. (Eschbach) Billig, Sr. After graduating from Slatington High School, Paul served as a Special Medical Aid for the United States Army during the Korean War. Paul was also the owner of the former Billig Contracting and Heating Company in New Tripoli, PA. until retiring in 2007.  He was a member of the Lutheran Congregation of the Jerusalem Red Church in Kempton, PA.  He was also a member of the Lynnport Fire Company in New Tripoli.  Paul is survived by two daughters, Judy S. wife of Thomas Lichtenwalner of Kempton, PA., and Cindy L. wife of Darryl J. Feinour of New Tripoli, PA., with whom he last resided; two grandchildren, Brandon Billig and Kayla Feinour; two brothers, Allen J. Billig of Hamburg, PA., and Carl A. Billig of Kutztown, PA.; three sisters, Anna M. Leslie and Eleanor M. wife of Stanley Wessner both of Kutztown, PA., and Annabelle R. Hosler of New Tripoli, PA. He was predeceased by his son, Paul G. Billig, Jr; siblings, Gorman R. Billig, Jr. and Edna M. Rehrig.   Paul’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM. in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA 18066, with a calling hour to begin at 10:00 AM.  Robert J. Billig, Jr. will officiate.  Interment will be at a later date at the convenience of the family in the New Jerusalem Cemetery, Kempton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to defray Paul’s final expenses.  

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