Paul H. Beck, 85, died May 26, 2012, at The Place at Vero Beach.
He was born in Newark, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach for one year, coming from Southern Pines, N.C.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
He was a graduate of Panzer College of Physical Education, East Orange, N.J., and earned a master’s degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.
He was a track coach at Millburn High School, Millburn, N.J., for 33 years and in 1976 he moved into the position of athletic director, a job he had until retirement in 1982.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann Beck, of Vero Beach; sons, William E. Beck, of East Glacier, Mont., and Frederick Lambert, of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; and daughter, Susan Cleaver, of Southern Pines.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Iris Gill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Solutions for Animals, c/o Cindy Bristow, P.O. Box 2062, Southern Pines, N.C. 28388.
A memorial service will be in Springfield, N.J., at a later date.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.