Paul Drnjevic, of Bremerton, died May 12, 2012, after a short illness. His family was with him at the time of his death.

He was born March 2, 1933. He married Gloria on Sept. 14, 1957. Soon after he moved his family to Bremerton where he began a 30-year career with the Department of Defense concluding at PERA CV.

He is survived by Gloria, his loving wife of nearly 55 years; sisters Fran Crivellone and Louise VanDyke; children Br. Cyril, OSB, Joyce (Tom) Cowdery, Gina (David) Mousseau, Nita (Harold) Hartley; grandchildren, Monica, Marisa, Alana, Max, Jacquelyn, Brianna, Dominique and Trey.

Paul worked hard to make the world a better place. Even in his death he is giving the gift of learning to others by donating his body to science. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you follow Paul’s example and make the world a better place as well.

A memorial service was at 10:30 a.m. June 4, 2012, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, followed by a reception.