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On Sunday, June 24, 2012, Paul Ernest Ehle passed away in Alexandria, Virginia, after a struggle with Whipple’s disease. He was born January 27, 1942, in Annapolis, Maryland. He earned BS, MS, and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from studies at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Iowa. Paul served as a captain in the US Army in Vietnam. His 35-year career as an engineer for the Department of the Army included civilian positions at Rock Island Arsenal, Picatinny Arsenal, the Pentagon, Army Materiel Command Eisenhower Avenue, and Fort Belvoir. He retired in 2004, having earned numerous awards for Meritorious Civilian Service, distinction as an Army Materiel Command Employee of the Year, and accolades for military writing from the Army War College.
Paul enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. He was captain of the rifle team at Johns Hopkins University and won many competitions. He often combined his enjoyment of photography with his interest in national parks, flower shows, and international travel. He was also a woodworker, tinkerer, and master of home improvement projects.
He is survived by his wife, Joan, children Marcia Osborne (Chris), of New York City, and Brian Ehle (Oksana), of Great Falls, VA, and grandchildren Carolyn, Cliff, Max, and Zoe. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 1, at 2:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6510 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.
Paul was a great person and will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues.
May his soul rest in peace.
John P. Solomond
AMC Colleague
He was a wonderful colleague and person. Our prayers are with his family, God Bless
Pau was my boss, my mentor, my confidant and most of all my friend. I feel blessed to have known him and will miss him greatly.
Dr. Ehle was an admired Army leader and gave me great supervision and guidance. I appreciated his kindness and I know he will be missed.
Paul was my supervisor at AMC from 1989-2004. He was a great supervisor, the best I ever had, and treated me and others as valued friends, not just an employee. He was respected by all. His passing occurred far to early. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
I worked with Dr Ehle for many years and knew him as a brilliant, kind gentleman. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Jackie Cowdrey
Paul was an exemplary neighbor & friend for 30+ years — kind, caring, thoughtful & very smart about many subjects. He leaves a big hole at the end of Windmill Lane. I hope his marvelous family all take comfort in the grand memories and photos and are sustained by them.
Dr. Ehle was a super nice person. I worked with him at AMC for many years. My father was very fond of him and spoke highly of him. He will be missed.
Tho’ a class ahead of me at Annapolis H.S., Paul & I were friends. We shared similar interests and had many enjoyable conversations. I was pleased to find him at Hopkins when I arrived in ’61. It was comforting to have a fellow Annapolitan as a confidant on the campus in that very stressful environment. My deepest condolences to the family.
Paul was my best friend in our Junior and Senior years at Annapolis H.S. I remember him as extremely smart, very centered, and a really nice person. He did very well in everything he attempted.
We had a drafting class together, taught by a Mr. Bonari(sp) I think. For the final exam, we had to create a very complicated drawing. My effort was good, it even got an A, but Paul’s effort was just perfect. Nothing was corrected or wrong. I remember being amazed and somewhat in awe.
We went our different ways after High School. I often wondered what happened to Paul and tried to look him up several times over the years.
I wish I had found him sooner, I certainly miss him.