Paul A. Schwalje, 91, a WWII veteran, died September 28, 2013. He leaves behind sister, Rosemary Wolak; son, Charles W. Schwalje; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Paul was a dedicated son, loving husband and a great dad. He lived his life with the principles that hard work and perseverance will bring success. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, with visitation 10 to 11 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd, KCMO 64138.The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that a donation in his name be made to the Troops First Wounded Warriors organization at www.troopsfirstfoundation.org. Arr.: Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors.
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Bill so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I lost my Dad in '91 and he still guides me everyday as will yours
Stay strong old friend
Ron Ferguson
October 29, 2013
What a wonderful, generous man. He was my volunteer at Carondelet Manor. I always enjoyed when he would come and we would talk of everything especially the movies that he had seen. May he rest in peace. Sister Suzanne
October 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Carolyn Liv
October 15, 2013
Any male can be a father, It takes a Real Man to be a Dad. You were my inspiration. Thanks, Dad.
October 15, 2013
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Schwalje. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Bob
October 13, 2013
a great man that will be missed
October 13, 2013
My Uncle Paul was a wonderful man who brought a lot of joy and fun into our family. I will miss his cheerful attitude and his presence in my life. No one can replace him or imitate him. He was truly an original.
I want to express my sympathy to my cousin Bill, to the grandchildren and the great grandchildren. I know that Bill grew into a responsible and caring man who built a successful business. I know your Dad was proud of your success.
Towards the end of my Uncle's life, my two loving and wonderful cousins and their husbands did things to make my Uncle's life more comfortable. They were with him when he probably felt confused and afraid. Thank you Mary Ann and Diane for your loving hearts and your care for him.
One story that brought my Uncle to laughter was when he was working as a roofer. My Uncle had hardly no hair on top of his head, but no one knew this because of the careful way he combed his hair. One day while the wind was gusting, my Uncle's hair flew straight up in front of a co-worker who witnessed my Uncle's hair flying back revealing a bald head. The man fell off the roof laughing so hard. My Uncle loved telling that story.
Now, go into Heaven and find your audience to amuse. You will always be in our memories, Uncle Paul and I love you.
beverly Tozer
October 13, 2013
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