Paul John Lienau Paul was born January 20, 1937 in Mitchell, SD to Walter and Mary Ann Lienau. He passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on September 27, 2998 at his home, in his own bed with loving family surrounding him. In 1958 he married Donna Burckhard and they had 3 sons: Michael, David and Jeffrey. In 1981 he married Colleen Cashen. He graduated from Black Hills State University in 1959 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education; Master's Degree from Temple University and further graduate study at Princeton. He taught at Wilmar Minnesota Junior College 1963-1968. He was a Physics Professor at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) 1968-1977, and then was the Director of the Geoheat Center at OIT from 1977-1997. Paul traveled to many parts of the world related to his work with geothermal energy and the Geoheat Center. He co-authored a hand book on geothermal energy direct use applications and published numerous articles for various geothermal publications as well as presenting scientific paper at various conferences. He taught direct use of geothermal at schools in New Zealand and China. He was a pioneer in the direct use field and was well respected for his many contributions. He was a man of honesty and integrity in all areas of his life. Paul loved fly fishing especially in Montana and he enjoyed time spent in his woodshop, creating one of a kind treasures with skill and precision. Despite his many accomplishments and talents he was a humble man and would have wanted to be remembered for his faith in God and love for his family. He was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, WA . He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Colleen; brother: Gordon Lienau of Boardman, OR; sons: Michael (Shari) of Camano Island, David (Teresa) of Piedmont, SD and Dr. Jeffrey (Marianne) of Isabella, Puerto Rico; step son: Brian (Melissa) Claar of Portland, OR; brother in law: Dan (Karla) Cashen of Puyallup, WA; sister in law: Sara (Mark) Shumaker of Graham, WA, 17 grandchildren and 1 niece. A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held Saturday, October 4, 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Schubkegel officiating. Private Graveside Services were held at Camano Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Paul's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.