Paul E. Hamer

April 22, 1925 - April 25, 2018

Hamer, Paul E., of Linwood, born on April 22, 1925 to Paul and Magda Hamer in Elizabeth, NJ. He graduated from Springfield Regional HS. HE proudly served in the USMC, 2nd Div. Pacific Theater, WWII and rehabilitation of Japan. Paul graduated from Rutgers Univ. with a BS and MS in Wildlife Conservation. He was employed for 35 years with NJ Dept. of Fish and Wildlife where he initiated the first Marine Fisheries Research Program. He became Chief of the Bureau of Marine Fisheries. His research led to management of marine fish along the mid-Atlantic coast. He was NJ delegate to the ASMFC for more than 30 years and served as chairman of mid-Atlantic Council for many years. Paul was a member of Absecon Presbyterian church. He served as usher, Elder, Clerk of Session, and Deacon and on many committees. He loved going to Sunday school, study groups and many of the other church activities. He was an assistant Boy Scout Leader. Among his many hobbies, a few of his favorite were hunting, fishing, camping, photography, gardening and traveling. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Magda Hamer and sister, Ida Fernandez. Paul is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie, nee Anderson; sons, Fred (Kathy) of Burbank, CA, Douglas (Jeanette) of Dennisville, Gregory (Cheryl) of Hendersonville, NC, and Peter (Cindy) of Mullica Twp.; grandchildren, Steven (Nicole), Jennifer, Matthew (Chelsea), and Jeffrey; and his great granddaughter, Morgan. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Absecon Presbyterian Church, 208 New Jersey Ave, Absecon, NJ 08201 or Parkinson Disease (www.michaeljfox.org). Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave, Egg Harbor City, 609-965-0357. For condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.