Paul Eugene Barndt, Jr., age 76, a resident of Oliver Springs passed away, Tuesday, February 17, at Methodist Medical Center.
Mr. Barndt was born October 15, 1938, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul Eugene Barndt, Sr., and Kathryn Watson Barndt Williams.
At the age of 12, Paul and his family moved to Smethport, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Smethport High School in 1956. In 1959, Mr. Barndt entered the U.S. Army and served his country until 1962, when he was honorably discharged.
On June 10, 1967, he married his wife of 47 years, Roberta Smith Barndt.Â
Paul’s career as a geologist led the Bardnts to live in 14 different states and the country of Saudi Arabia. Mr. Barndt received a bachelor’s degree in geology, a master’s degree in geography, and a bachelor’s degree in economics during his career.
Paul moved to Oliver Springs in 1991 and continued his career at the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge until his retirement.
Paul loved to read and also working on his families genealogy with his relatives.
Paul is survived by his wife, Roberta Smith Barndt, and by step-brothers, John Williams of Missouri, Joseph Williams of Virginia, and James Strunk of Pennsylvania.
The family will receive friends, Monday, February 23, between 1 and 2 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Slater officiating. Burial will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Sharp Funeral Home is serving the Barndt family, and we invite you to share your messages and or condolences at www.sharpfh.com.
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