Paul Schwarz

Paul Schwarz obituary, Houston, TX

Paul Schwarz

Paul Schwarz Obituary

Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 22, 2013.
passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2013, at his home after a long illness. He was born January 13th, 1936 in Logansport Indiana. After a few years there, he and his parents, Kathryn and Carl George Schwarz, moved to Houston where he grew up. A lifelong railroader, he worked for the Southern Pacific for 35 years starting in the shops and working his way up into management in the Mechanical department. After retiring from the railroad, he continued his railroading with HO scale trains. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia and sons Michael Schwarz and Patrick Schwarz. He is survived by his son Don and his wife Brigett, his daughter Kathie Priester and her husband Willie, his stepson Phillip Simmons and his wife Betsy, daughter in law Maribenne Schwarz and daughter in law Dawn Schwarz. Paul is also survived by grandchildren Joshua Schwarz, Kristin Banks and her husband Chris, Jeremy Schwarz, Jessie Cerda, Shannon Cerda, Gareth Priester, Maegan Wilson and her husband Jeremy, Heather Priester, Angela Schwarz, Ashley Schwarz, Paul Thomas Schwarz, Scott Simmons and his wife Kristine and Keith Simmons and his wife Loretta. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, a large number of friends and his little princess Sugarbear. We all miss you Dad. Viewing will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm and services are Thursday at 10am, both at Forest Park Lawndale.

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September 2, 2013

Bob Pearson posted to the memorial.

August 29, 2013

Charlen posted to the memorial.

August 27, 2013

Sue Struckmeyer posted to the memorial.

Bob Pearson

September 2, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Paul and Gina were our neighbors and friends for years. We moved to Baton Rouge 20 years ago but kept in touch via email. Candy and I were in Mexico when Paul passed. We commented that no emails had been received in some time and we were concerned. Upon returning we started searching and learned the sad news. We were one of the original townhouse owners and shared many good times around the pool, listening to live music at Steak and Ale on Gulf freeway and just being neighbors.

Charlen

August 29, 2013

Paul, a fellow sysop, was a dependable mainstay of reason, calm and sensitivity in the old GT BBS We The People current events discussion echo I sponsored, one of the flagship venues in the international GT BBS computer network of the 80's and early 90's, a precursor of the Internet. Paul has remained our good friend for 25 years. He made the world a better place wherever he happened to be. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed.

Sue Struckmeyer

August 27, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Paul and I worked together in the Mechanical Dept for many a year.

Kathy Holloway

August 27, 2013

Paul and I worked together for 30 years at the railroad and I have some fond memories working with him at Fulton St. I know you are in a better place, pain free now and won't be struggling to breathe and your Polish Princess Genna is happy to greet you. My condolences to the family, I will miss his interesting emails. Gone too soon but not forgotten. God Bless, Kathy Holloway

Kathy Holloway

August 27, 2013

Paul was a great friend we worked together for years at the railroad some good times at Fulton St,, I'm going to miss his emails, I know you won't be struggling to breathe now and are in a better place and can join Ginna, Gone too soon but not forgotten. God Bless, Kathy Holloway

Sharon Dixon

August 22, 2013

Paul was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was involved in our townhome community for many years and was always available to help make it a great place to live. He was our last original surviving owner and had lived on our property since 1979. Paul, Ginna, and Sugar Bear will be dearly missed. I appreciate all they have done over the years for our property. Your friendship will be greatly missed and I could never have asked for a better neighbor.

Russ Hines

August 21, 2013

To Paul's family, may God bless you and watch over you in your time of sorrow.

To Paul, Godspeed, we will miss you.

From another GT Network friend.

Shirley & Ed Robert

August 21, 2013

Please know that your father meant the world to me. He had one of the kindest hearts in the world. When my cousin Gina brought him into our lives we not only gained a new cousin, but a dear friend. Paul took the time to teach me how to build websites using HTML. No shortcuts were allowed! The patience he showed was remarkable since he was teaching me over the phone and by email and I was in my 50's at the time. He never gave up on me. He jokingly called himself "The Master" and me "Grasshopper". I will cherish the memories of all he taught me especially the gift of patience. The long phone calls we have spent over the years will also be etched in my heart. Paul,I know you can now rest an breathe in peace. I know you are reunited with your "Polish Princess". Ed and I love you man! Sorry we can't be there for you now but you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace!

june walker

August 21, 2013

my deepest condolences to you and your family

Mike Schmieg

August 21, 2013

I never met Paul in person, but we have communicated via the GT Network and then the internet for over 20 years. Intelligent, articulate and funny would be discriptors applicable. I was hoping to get to Houston to meet him in the next couple of years, but I guess I waited too long. I feel a loss for my delay and I certainly feel for the loss Paul's family must feel at this time.

Dan Krawczyk

August 21, 2013

Paul was my friend, my mentor and my surrogate father. He and Gina will remain in my heart and prayers. Rest In Peace my dear friend.

Dan Krawczyk

Melvyn Ddouglass

August 21, 2013

One of the original GT-BBS team! Paul was consistently innovative, creative and always ready to help a fellow team member. A dear friend. Rest well.. till the Sound of the Trump!

Brigett

August 20, 2013

I love you and will miss you. Love Brigett

Leonard Colunga

August 20, 2013

Your father will always be near for he lives in your heart and memories.

Leonard Colunga and family.

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