Paul Nathan Gale Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul N. Gale, 83, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday March 21, 2012. He was born on October 23, 1928 to Nathan and Fania Gale. After graduating Westport High School, he continued his education at the University of Missouri, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1949. For 45 years he looked forward to going to work each day for the Western Water Management Co., taking pride in his accomplishments and the company's growth. He retired as Executive Vice President in 1996. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 20 years, retiring as a Major in the 135 th Hospital Division. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brother Morton Gale. He is survived by Sandra, his wife of 38 years; four children, Sandra Price, Phoenix, AZ., Jon and his wife Sandy, Kansas City, MO., Michael Gale, Seattle, WA., and Todd Stratmigan, Tampa, FL.; and four grandchildren, Jody Bivens, Lisa. McClintock, Ryan Gale and Nina Gale. Among other interests, Paul especially enjoyed travel, fishing, racquet sports, and his dogs. Close to his heart was his tireless work for the MIA- Foundation, supporting research into the genetic disorder affecting his much loved grandson. Services will be held at 10 am Monday March 26, at Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost, Kansas City, MO., 64131. In lieu of flowers his wish would be for memorial contributions to the Mucolipidosis IV Foundation. 719 East 17th Street Brooklyn, New York 11230, or at www.ml4.org/donate.

Paul Nathan Gale

October 23, 1928 - March 21, 2012