Paul Melvin Biser

Paul Melvin Biser, age 95 of Frederick, was called home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He and his wife of 70 years, Blanche have been residents of Edenton Assisted Living for the past 2 years.

Born on June 12, 1922 and raised in Adamstown, he was the seventh of 11 children born to the late Erie Calvin and Lizzie Coblentz Biser.  He and his wife owned and operated with their son, Gary, the Poplar Thicket dairy farm on Cap Stine Road, from over 50 years, until his retirement and eventual move "to the city" in 1993.

Mr. Biser was a lifelong member of the Trinity E&R Church, in Adamstown, Maryland, having served as Deacon and Elder.  He was a charter member of the Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Department, having served for a time as captain.  He and his wife in the early years could be found working in the "French Fry" booth at the annual Carroll Manor Fire Company Carnival.  He was also a member of The Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc. and received recognition as a high producer with his Holstein dairy cows while farming.  In his later years, he worked with Frederick County Road Special Unit spraying Johnson Grass throughout the county.  He enjoyed creating unique and inventive "devices" around the house.  He was also known for Finding that perfect branch while walking in the woods and turning it into a "one of a kind' walking stick.

He is survived by, and will be greatly missed by, his wife and his children, daughter, Paula Sue Tomey and her husband Gary; and son, Gary Melvin Biser and wife Cheryl, all of Frederick.  He has four grandchildren, Scott Alan Biser and wife Stephanie, Thurmont; Brian Melvin Biser and wife Rosina; Amy Jillian Tomey and fiancé, Zack Cutler; and Megan Suzanne Brackna and husband, Cole, all of Frederick, MD.  He is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Sydni Eileen Biser, Shane Calvin Biser, Syenna Louise Biser, Michael Paul Biser and Julia Grace Biser.  He is also survived by one sister, Lorraine Duncan, Jacksonville, Florida; and brother-in-law Charles Lewis, Charlotte Hall, MD and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard, Joseph, and Roland; and sisters, Libby, Margie, Helen, Marietta, Dorothy, Kotty; and special nephew, Melvin Ringer.

A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1 PM at the Manor Parish Cemetery, Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice or Hospice of Frederick County, PO Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.  The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and love to the staff of Edenton and Hospice of Frederick County for their loving care and support of our father.