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<em>Paul Fetko</em> was born in Central City, PA. He was the seventh child of a family of eight boys and one girl. His parents, Charles and Pearl Fetko, were from Povitsko, Austria, and settled in the coal mining district of Pennsylvania. During Paul’s childhood, he worked at various jobs to help his family financially. He was fluent in Russian and Polish.</p>
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Afler graduating with honors from Kingston High School, Paul enlisted in the Air Force, serving in Korea. He took a highly competitive examination and was awarded a slot to enter West Point.</p>
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While at USMA, Paul was company commander of the D-2 Dogs and received the Russian Language Award. He was active in wrestling, lacrosse, and soccer and served on the <em>Howitzer</em> committee. As a member of Co. D-2, he was a star man all four years and managed to wear stars on his uniform and his "B" robe.</p>
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During Paul’s last year at West Point, he developed a medical problem and was not commissioned. He also became engaged to Eleanore and was the first to get married at the Catholic Church on Graduation Day, 7 Jun 1955. A wedding reception was held at the Officers Club.</p>
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Paul’s career in business was varied and successful. While at Arabian American Oil Company, he had many articles published. He left Aramco to attend Harvard Business School and earned an MBA in 1959. After Harvard Business School, he worked for various companies and was a member of "Young Presidents."</p>
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Paul and Eleanore had three children: Linda, Debra, and Laura. Linda graduated from USMA in ’86, spent time in Germany, and served in Desert Storm. She recently earned a doctor of medicine degree. In late 1996, she married a fellow doctor. They both practice medicine at Duke University. After attending Auburn University, Debra moved to Birmingham, AL, where she is currently employed in a management position. In 1997, she married a district service Manager for an international corporation. Laura attended West Point and is now enrolled in pre-medicine classes in South Carolina. Married in 1996, her husband, a 1989 West Point graduate who also served in Desert Storm, is currently enrolled in the dental program at MUSC in South Carolina. Paul was always very proud of his daughters and his family was always his first priority.</p>
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Paul and Eleanore eventually settled in Atlanta, GA, where he was involved with various companies. He was researching and writing a book when he passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack in his home. He is sadly missed by his wife Eleanore, his children, and his many friends. Paul was buried with full military honors.</p>