Paul J. Unruh

Paul J. Unruh, 83, of Telford, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Life Quest in Quakertown.

Born on February 15, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, he was a son of the late J. Paul E. and Eileen (Bennett) Unruh.

Following high school graduation, Paul joined the United States Marine Corps.

After returning to civilian life, Paul held employment with PennCast in Telford before becoming co-owner/operator, with his wife Bonnie, of Nanny’s Family Store in Tylersport.  He later worked for Landis Supermarket, Telford.

Outside of work Paul loved to travel throughout the United States, as well as playing golf.

He was a member of Zion Hill Lutheran Church, Springfield.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Bonnie L. Unruh, who passed away on July 21, 2023; and one brother: Bill Unruh.

Paul will be lovingly remembered by two step-daughters: Tina M. Swartley (Richard) and Cindy L. Whitehouse (Paul); one brother: Michael Unruh (Jan); two sisters: Judy Neely and Andrea Linde; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00am until the time of the memorial service, in the funeral home, at 11:00am.

Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Paul’s name, to LifeQuest Nursing Center, 2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown; Wreaths Across America (https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/finance); or The Sanctuary of Haafsville, PO Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

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