Background
Baranek, Paul Peter was born on February 18, 1914 in Wynn, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and Sophia (Koltas) Baranek.
Baranek, Paul Peter was born on February 18, 1914 in Wynn, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and Sophia (Koltas) Baranek.
Bachelor of Science, University California-Davis, 1936. Master of Education, University California-Davis, 1946.
; children: Jeanne Marie Baranek, Robert Paul, Barbara May Baranek Plaskett, John Peter. Director institute vocational agriculture Escalon (California) High School, 1937-1942. Manager, operator Delta Dairy, Courtland, California, 1942-1945.
Land use specialist Delta district, Bureau Reclamation, Sacramento, Stockton, California, 1946-1950.
Regional weed specialist Bureau Reclamation, Sacramento 1950-1953. Farm adviser Agricultural Extension Svc.
University of California, Madera, 1953-1974, agriculturist emeritus, 1974. Consultant research committee California Raisin Advisory Board, 1958, grading committee Federal Raisin Advisory Board, 1965.
Official judge vine judgingcontest Future Farmers of America, Fresno, California, 1955-1984.
Advancement chairman Sequoia council Boy Scouts American, 1953-1962, counselor, 1953-1962.
Advancement chairman Sequoia council Boy Scouts American, 1953—1962, counselor, 1953—1962. Member of Young Men's Institute, American Society Enologists, Commonwealth Club, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Gamma Rho.
Married Marie Agatha Herzog, August 18, 1937 (deceased. Children: Jeanne Marie Baranek, Robert Paul, Barbara May Baranek Plaskett, John Peter.