Paul D. Shoff, 73, of Macungie, died Feb. 16, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He and his wife, Cindy K. (Miller) Shoff, would have celebrated 50 years of marriage Oct. 28. Born in Cherryville, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Ruth A. (Debus) Shoff.

He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

He retired from the former Emmaus Auto Parts store, where he was a counter salesman for 30 years, retiring in 2011. Previously he was a cook for the former Barney’s Diner.

He built motors for race cars for more than 20 years with Carmen “Pop” Bauman and enjoyed working on the cars at Dorney Park and Mahoning Valley Speedway. He later shared his trade with his son Scott, who helped him build motors for several years.

He was a simple man, loved coffee, sweets and ice cream and would have done anything for anyone. One of his greatest joys in life was watching his grandson, Robert, compete in sporting events and later his great-nephew, Brody. He enjoyed quality time spent with family and friends, routing for his beloved Kansas City Chiefs and Dale Earnhardt.

He is survived by his wife; a son, Scott and his wife, Amy and their son, Robert; a daughter, Michelle and her husband, Matt Bauer and their son, Dakota; sisters, Naomi Mease and Eleanor Snyder; a brother, Barry. He was predeceased by a brother, Glenn; sisters, Lucille and Nancy.

Contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, Doylestown.

Services will be held 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. A viewing will be held 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 in the funeral home. For those attending, Paul wished for everyone to dress casual, as he would have.