Paul E. Gamble ’47

After serving in the Army, he graduated in 1947, married Genevieve (“Genie”) Straile in 1954, and soon became a rising star in the plastics industry. In our 50th yearbook, Paul reported that he held patents in five countries on the “use of ultrasonic energy in the plastic extrusion.” He developed plastic processes for bags, bread wraps, and flat multiconductor laminated cable. He designed cables for missiles, satellites, and computers — and had many more achievements.

His civic work included training ambulance squads, job training for Central American immigrants, and teaching English to Koreans. He also found time to become a member of the Third Order of the Society of St. Francis and, in retirement, to be a real-estate broker.

Over these many busy years Paul and Genie moved from New Jersey to Pasadena to Port St. Lucie, Fla., where Paul lived a tireless retirement. He and Genie enjoyed two children and 10 grandchildren — adding to his busy, happy life.  

Paul died Oct. 10, 2008. We celebrate his remarkable life and send our very warm wishes to Genie and the family.