| Castle,
Paul Ray |
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| November
10, 1938 - May 15, 2004 |
Moline,
IL.
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10:00 a.m. May 20, 2004 at New Hope Baptist Church, Coal
Valley,IL. |
| Visitation:
4:00-8:00 p.m. May 19, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd.
6601-38th Ave. Moline, IL. |
Paul
Ray Castle, 65 of Rock Island died Saturday, May 15, 2004 at
Trinity Medical Center, Moline. Funeral services will be 10:00
a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2004 at New Hope Baptist Church, Coal
Valley. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Esterdahl
Mortuary, Ltd. 6601 -38th Ave. Moline, IL. Burial will be at
Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the New Hope
Baptist Church, Coal Valley or the Popular Astronomy Club of
Rock Island. Paul was born November 10, 1938 in Moline ,IL. the
son of Ross Ray and Elsie Lavina Barger Castle. He married
Marrietta Walden on March 16, 1962 in East Moline, IL. Paul was
employed as a Technical Illustrator for Deere and Co. for 28
years, retiring on June 30, 1992. He was a veteran of the Air
Force during the Vietnam Era from 1961-1965, serving a year in
Pakistan. He was an avid amateur astronomer and served as
president of the Popular Astronomy Club for over 20 years. He
was an officer of the North Central Region of the Astronomical
League. He was a creator and author of books and observing
guides on double stars and planets published through the
Planetary Club. Paul brought his passion for astronomy to the
general public through PACMO (Popular Astronomy Club Mobile
Observatory.) Paul was an active member and deacon of the New
Hope Baptist Church in Coal Valley, where he also served as
librarian. He was a founding member of the Midwest Corvette
Club. Paul created artwork and logos for companies and
individuals after retiring. He enjoyed pursuing and
investigating family histories and genealogy. He loved amateur
photography and science fiction. SURVIVORS Wife Marrietta Rock
Island Daughters Terrina Marie (Ned)Gosa Rock Island Selena Rae
Castle Walker, MN. Granddaughter Chloe Marie Castle Gosa He was
preceded in death by his parents and his brother Lanny Ross.
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"Astronomy
Lover, Castle Was The Real Star"
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Astronomical
League President Bob Gent
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