Paul Schroeder

Paul and I met when I was 13 and spent a couple of years hanging out together. He often came by my house to play cards or chat or put our heads together to come up with something new for all of us in our social circle to do. I was a planner. He made the more serious side of me smile. And we playfully mixed with a particularly fun group of girls, the best of whom I was fortunate to marry. I wouldn't have thought to call Paul this then, but Paul was a bit of a provocateur. He liked to...

July 21, 2009

I had not seen Paul since High School and then a couple of years ago he came back into my life. It was as though that time gap hadn't existed. We picked up conversation right where we had left off. Paul hadn't changed one bit. He was still the sweet, loving, fun guy that he was in school. What most I remember about Paul is that whenever he was telling you a story, joke or something that had just happened, his eyes would open so wide, his voice was full of...

I first met Paul while attending Fairview High School in 1960 and got to know him better playing baseball and being invited to his club house on the Big River. I guess you can say that the way one plays sports is a mirror to how a person really is at the core of their being. Paul played with emotion and heart which is to say he was a compassionate person that showed in his behavior. I did get to spend a week with him as he was embarking on a career in L.A. in the film industry. I was happy...

Phyllis is right on with describing Paul as having 'zest'...plus an instant laugh and ready willingness to laugh at any funny situation--such as: Paul and I sat parallel, in the last seats of our rows, in Miss Von Bastion's one-of-a-kind Chemistry Class. On this particular day, Paul and I were in more trouble than usual and Miss Von B's patience was wearing thin. It was at this point that a prank idea occurred...with a sudden burst of inspiration I slapped my own arm loudly and hard. It...

I first met Paul as the neighbor across the street, after we skipped school together and got caght we became real buddies. It was my brilliant idea to go through a huge puddle, with his Mom's car. We both recovered from that and went on to many adventures in high school. I will really miss my friend Paul. If he were to have an epitath it might say, " I hope when I die I will be missed and I pray I will be welcome in heaven." Well, my friend rest in peace knowing both are fact.

Paul had zest! He brought fun and laughter when he entered your life.
I admired him for heading to Hollywood and jumped up in a St Louis Theatre when the credits rolled and I saw him credited for technical work as a "gaffer" for a major movie. Loved that Paul, ever alive with the great memories shared of St Louis adventures. Phyllis Chandler Grey

I met Paul in 8th grade when he first came to Fairview. I have kept in touch through Judy Jackman and have prayed and sent lots of healing energy to him. He in kind has always asked about Gary and me especially these last few months dealing with Gary's illness. Paul was fun, really interesting to talk to, and extremely generous to eveyone. I remember one day, I think about 9th grade, when a group of us went over to Paul's house to help paint. There was turquoise paint everywhere! But what fun...

Paul was my best friend. He was always there for me even when I did not deserve him to be by my side. He was the most kind and giving person I have been lucky enough to know and love.
Judy Jackman

I went to high school with Paul. I will always remember his gentleness, knowing eyes and winning smile. Of course I also remember being grounded after we played that extra round of miniature golf and I got home after curfew. The look on his face...even today he makes me laugh.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Paul was one of a kind.

Judy Masterson
Fairview Class of 1967