Paul J. Bengston, 93, of Millsboro, DE, passed away on January 29, 2022. He was born October 6, 1928 in Grassflat, PA. He was a graduate of Indiana High School and Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. After high school, he worked for the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company as a surveyor until he was called upon to serve in the U.S. Army. He was a military policeman in the 45 ^th Infantry Division, serving in the Korean War, 1951-1952.

Paul had a 33-year career in engineering with DuPont, where he served as a contract engineer and later went on to become manager of the design and construction contracts group, remaining there for the rest of his career, retiring from DuPont in 1990.

Paul was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE. He had a strong faith and loved to listen to and sing the old hymns. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Unity Lodge #32. Paul was the heart of his family – a devoted husband, father, and Pop-Pop. He adored his family and enjoyed life's simple pleasures with them – taking a boat ride, family dinners, sharing morning coffee and sunrise with his bride, playing golf and fishing with his son, having daily life conversations with his daughter, celebrating special events, and taking his granddaughters to the boardwalk for ice cream. He was friendly to just about every person he met – he genuinely cared and took the time to learn everyone's story. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious laugh, you couldn't help but smile when you were with him.  He was happiest when family and friends were around him and was a model of loyalty, generosity, and kindness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Melda (Good) Bengston; his son David P. Bengston of Avondale, PA, his daughter Deborah L. Bengston of Middletown, DE, his three granddaughters Jana C. DeNobrega (Patrick) of Towson, MD, Sara K. Malloy (Ryan) of Mt. Pleasant, SC,  Maya M. Bengston of Middletown, DE, and great grandson Jackson Paul DeNobrega. He is also survived by his sister Arlene Calhoun of Indiana, PA, his brother Clarence Bengston of Bethlehem, PA, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Elin (Eld) Bengston and Andrew J. Bengston, one sister Agnes Bengston, two brothers, Carl Bengston and Bill Bengston, and daughter in law, Karen Bengston.

A public service will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church, on Thursday February 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Face masks are required.

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In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations to Epworth UMC, or The Salvation Army.