Paul D. "Dink" Beatty, 82, of Lopatcong Twp., died Monday, November 15, 1999 in Holland Twp.

He began his insurance career in 1945 and was an insurance agent and field manager for the former Colonial Life Insurance Co in Easton before he was advanced to the position of branch manager of their office in Allentown from 1960 until his retirement in 1979.

Born September 16, 1917 in Phillipsburg, he was the son of the late Michael and Pearl Hawk Beatty.

He graduated Phillipsburg High School in 1935. He was also a graduate of Life Underwriting Training Council, parts I and II and Health and of several company courses in Management and Insurance.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Greenwich Twp. where he was a former Council member for five years.

He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army, having served from 1940 to 1945. He was also awarded the Purple Heart.

He was past president of the Easton and Vicinity Life Underwriters Association and of the General Agent's and Managers Association in Allentown. He was a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Life Underwriters.

He was a past Exalted Ruler of Phillipsburg Elks Lodge #395, and a past Trustee of the lodge's Antlers Home Association Phillipsburg, NJ. He had also served as chairman of the Elks Crippled Children's Committee, Entertainment committee and Membership Committee.

He was a past president of the Oak Hill Golf Club in Holland Twp in 1969.

He was a life member of the Huntington Fire Department in Pohatcong Twp., NJ.

His wife, the former Doris "Dottie" Wanamaker died January 29, 1974. He is survived by a son, Larry D. of Bethlehem Twp. Pa, a daughter Nancy M. Meilinger of Palmer Twp., a sister, Marie Meglic of Palmer Twp. and five grandchildren. He is also survived by a companion, Margaret Gardiner of Holland Twp. A grandson died earlier.

Funeral services will held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 S Main St., Phillipsburg. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery in Phillipsburg. Calling hours will be held Monday from 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice.