Paul was born on March 2, 1943 and passed away on Monday, January 9, 2006.

Paul was last known to be living in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Paul was a brilliant Chemical Engineer with a great sense of humor. I worked with Paul at Dresser Engineering in Tulsa, OK in the early 1980s. Paul ran his own company named after himself until he passed on. I tried to find him again every few years and by the time I located Paul I was too late as the first thing I finally found on the web, was record of his obituary leaving me in tears of remorse for not having tried harder to find him sooner. If you've lost touch with a dear friend don't wait and make the mistake I did of waiting so long that your heart is filled with regret. I wish Paul's family and friend very well. Steve

Paul Henry Archerd of Cleveland, OK, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006 in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 7 days. Paul was raised and received his education in Tulsa. Paul graduated from NATHAN HALE High School in 1961.

After high school Paul began working as a Lab Tech. In the late 1960's Paul accepted employment with Amoco. While working at Amoco, Paul began attending the University of Tulsa. Throughout his time with Amoco, Paul worked as Technician in the research lab.
 
In 1975, Paul graduated from TU with a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering. After his graduation, Paul gained employment with Phillips Petroleum. Paul worked with Phillips throughout Oklahoma and the United States, until 1983. In 1983, Paul established Paul H. Archerd Inc., a chemical engineering consulting firm. As the founder of his company, it had taken him to Egypt, Norway, Brazil, Indonesia, China and numerous other places throughout the world.

Paul loved to spend his time away from the office at his cabin south of Meramec. He loved sitting outside with the peace and quiet. He and his wife also enjoyed taking trips to Arkansas, when he wasn't in his shop woodworking.

Paul was a member of the Cleveland Church of Christ, AICHE as well as a Registered Professional Engineer. Surviving are: his wife, 2 children, 2 grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.

Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Cleveland. Visit an online obituary and guestbook for Paul Archerd at www.chapman-black.com .