Paul J. Beck, 78, of Emmaus, died July 19, 2020, in Lehigh Center. He was the loving husband of the late Billie J. (DeLong) Beck to whom he was married for 53 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Emily (Gulla) and Paul J. Beck Jr.

He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps during Vietnam.

He worked for Superior Combustion and owned and operated Beck’s Topsoil with his family.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He is survived by a son, Joseph P. and his wife, Abby, of Goodyear, Ariz.; a daughter, Virginia E. and her partner, Jessica Mead, of Allentown; sisters, Virginia Yost, of Bellefonte and Rosanne Zgura, of Emmaus; grandchildren, Logan and McKenna; neighbor and beloved family friend, Hilda Stauffer. He was predeceased by a brother, Philip.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or make a donation in support of the charity of your choice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. July 31 in St. Ann Catholic Church, 415 S. Sixth St., Emmaus. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Interment with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.