Paul Schuerbaum

Paul Clarence "Bomber" Schuerbaum, 63, of Collinsville, Ill., born February 2, 1952 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, Ill.

Paul was a 1970 Collinsville High School graduate. He was the former owner and operator of the Fifth Quarter bar in Collinsville for over 20 years. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and attended grade school there. While in high school he enjoyed sports and played on the CHS basketball team and baseball team, and was a member of the 1969 Collinsville American Legion Post 365 baseball team. In his later years he enjoyed golf, he loved to travel worldwide, loved working with landscape in his yard, cooking, and watching old movies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Schuerbaum and Pearl, nee Rogers, Votava; and two brothers George and William.

Surviving are a son, Paul Schuerbaum of Collinsville, Ill.; a daughter, Greta (Craig) Gutjahr of Maryville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Zachary Schuerbaum, Nolan and Griffin Gutjahr; a brother, Roger (Diana) Schuerbaum of Caseyville, Ill.; his former wife, Christine Clark of Collinsville, Ill.; and two close friends, Otto Koerner and Fino Caselli.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice and will be received at the funeral home. For condolences go to www.barrywilsonfuneralhome.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday May 6, 2015, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 North Center Street, Maryville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday May 7, 2015, at the funeral home with Father John Beveridge officiating. Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery in Maryville, Ill.

BARRY WILSON FUNERAL HOME, Maryville, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on May 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Schuerbaum

12 Entries

Rhandi Dresch Minton

May 7, 2015

Best wishes! A lot of my very young memories growing up include Bomber and the Fifth Quarter.. wonderful man! God Bless

Mick Gnavi

May 5, 2015

Goodbye, Butter Lips......that's what Betty called him. A ton of memories since grade school. Life is a little emptier now.

Larry Bennett

May 5, 2015

So many memories, so many good times, and coumtless days on the golf course. Paul touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Paul, Greta and the entire family. Rest in Peace Bomber.

May 5, 2015

5 May 2015
Condolences to Paul, Greta & Greg, Roger & Diane

Very sad to hear this news. I knew Paul almost my whole life we were friends for more than 50 years. He was the owner operator of perhaps the last real Tavern we will see, so many great times there with many friends especially the Italian Fest craziness. He was a terrific athlete, soldier, father, grandfather, and a most loyal friend I miss him already.

Ted & Nancy Jackson Collinsville IL

Bruce Helmkamp

May 4, 2015

Many, many good times at "Bomber's" 5th Quarter. Little did I know early on that my brother would marry his daughter. We became closer then and even had a joke name for how we were then related - he was my "bruncle". A life cut way too short. Sorry for your loss, Greta and Paul.

Tim Toon

May 4, 2015

Paul was a good friend. We had a lot of good times and many laughs. We especially enjoyed his and Greta's visit when we lived in Vancouver. Condolences to the family.
Cheryl & Tim Toon

Anne Gibson

May 4, 2015

Great times, great man, great loss.

Mike Ray

May 4, 2015

No better friend through the years. He is missed.

Kevin Brennan

May 3, 2015

So sad to hear of Paul's passing. We were buddies all through grade school and friends throughout jr. High and high school. He could bust you out of a bad mood and was a good friend. My thoughts are with all of his family and friends!

Tom & Kathie Hanna

May 3, 2015

There will never be another "Bomber" or "Bomber's 5th Quarter". We were patrons for the entire 20 years that Paul owned the bar & have yet to find another place where we could meet up with all our friends & have the fun we had with Paul. He would do most anything to make sure you had a good time. He cooked for us, had numerous parties & always made us laugh...we will miss you!!! Our deepest sympathy to his family & friends who loved him.

Marcia Billhartz

May 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Schuerbaum family. Paul, will be sadly missed. God bless

Joe Blum

May 3, 2015

Paul was a nice man, I'm glad I met and made friends with him when he owned The Fifth Quarter. He will be missed. Prayers to all his family, especially Roger, Diana & Steph. May God watch over you all, now and forever. Amen.

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