Paul L. Leuser, age 88, of Port Murray, NJ died peacefully Monday, March 30, 2020 at home. Paul was born May 17, 1931 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Paul L. and Claire (Moir) Leuser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth H. (Roe) Leuser, and his cherished son, Paul G. Leuser.
Paul served proudly in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was previously employed by NJ Carpenter's Union Local #455, Somerville, NJ as a Master Carpenter. Paul was a former 60 year Master Mason, Mansfield, NJ, the Rangers and Tall Cedars, Phillipsburg, NJ, The American Legion, Stewartsville, NJ, the Tri-County Firehouse, and the Rockport Presbyterian Church, Port Murray, NJ. Paul enjoyed fishing, sports, vacations with his family to the beach, hiking, cross country skiing, loved all his Golden Retrievers, and his passion of woodworking. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great granddaughter, they will miss him deeply.
Paul is survived by his loving daughter, Diane Bramel and husband Robert G., two sisters, Roberta Sheppard, Gayle Coons, two grandsons, Robert P. Bramel and wife Shannon, Bradford A. Bramel and wife Marissa, one great granddaughter, Deanna Bramel, Daughter-in-law, Sabine Leuser and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
Visitation and burial will be private, family only. There will be a memorial service at a later date for friends and relatives to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rockport Presbyterian Church, 395 Rockport Road - Route 629, Port Murray, NJ 07865 in memory of Paul.