Paul F. Schahl's Obituary
Paul F. Schahl, 79, of Decatur, formerly of Lake Fork, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 in Fair Havens Christian Home, Decatur.
Paul was born December 20, 1927, in Lincoln, the son of Frederick G. and Florence Buttell Schahl. Paul was the Postmaster at Lake Fork for 39 Ã?½ years until he retired in 1989. He had previously owned and operated the Schahl Grocery Store in Lake Fork. Paul was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Decatur, National League of Postmasters and Lake Fork Community Center. He enjoyed playing bingo, cards, working challenging times puzzles and watching the St. Louis Cardinals
Surviving are his sisters: Dorothy Weldon Eeten of Emden, and Patricia Schahl of Forsyth; brother, Donald Schahl of Decatur; 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great nieces, 6 great nephews and 1 great-great nephew, Tanner Leigh Paul Bishop who share his middle name with Uncle Paully.
His parents and brother, Robert preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Wednesday, September 5, 2007 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials are suggested to: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or donor’s choice.
The family of Paul F. Schahl is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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