Paul Joseph Fleitman

Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Joseph Fleitman, age 89, of Muenster will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Scott Funeral Home with a visitation to follow at 6:30 PM. Pallbearers will be: Paul J. Fleitman, Jr., August J. Fleitman, Gabriella Fleitman, Brice Robison, Colt Haverkamp, Barry Fleitman, Brian Fleitman, and Joshua Yosten. Honorary pallbearers will be: Tristan Fleitman, Morgan Fleitman, and River Robison. Mr. Fleitman passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Paul was born on November 6, 1936 in Myra to Joseph William "Joe" and Angeline Mary (Bengfort) Fleitmann. He was a hardworking, quietly determined, godly man who placed faith and family at the center of his life. He approached work and life with toughness and persistence, tempered by a deep kindness and a steady, suborn loyalty that those who knew him came to rely on. A lifelong dairy man, Paul milked his first cow at the age of 4 in 1940 and remained in the diary business until 2000. He married Susanna "Susie" Knabe on January 15, 1983 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gainesville. From 2001 through February 2025, he served Sacred Heart Parish as maintenance and groundskeeper. In earlier years he also worked at the sale barn, a local lumberyard, and briefly in the oil field. He also rode bulls in local rodeos. He left the sale barn after his son P.J. was born - walking in at lunchtime and surprising his wife when he told her, simply, "oh. I quit", explaining that he wanted to be home to see his son.

A man of few words, Paul's actions spoke louder than any speech: he took pride in providing for his family and standing by them through good times and bad. Though reserved, his generosity, gentle strength, quiet humor, and dependable presence touched many lives and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife: Susie Fleitman of Muenster; sons: Paul Fleitman, Jr. of Muenster and August J. and wife LaDonna Fleitman of Muenster; daughter Brianna R. and David Robison of Lindsay; Grandchildren: Gabriella Fleitman, Brice Robison, Colt Haverkamp, River Robison, Tristan Fleitman, and Morgan Fleitman; siblings: Clara Neusch of Lindsay, Danny and wife Glenda Fleitman of Era, and Ray and wife Dorothy Fleitman of Muenster; in-laws: Nancy Fleitman of Canada, Alvin and wife Tina Knabe of Woodbine, Sandra Knabe of Gainesville, Martin and wife Judy Knabe of Callisburg, Dominic and wife Collette Knabe of Lindsay, Linda and husband Gene Yosten of Muenster, and Clyde Fleeman of Gordonville.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents: J.W. "Joe" and Angeline (Bengfort) Fleitmann; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Lawrence and Agnes Knabe; siblings: Angeline Fleitman, Dorothy Fleeman, Gerald Fleitman, Robert Fleitman, and James Fleitman; and in-laws: Wanda Fleitman, Merna Fleitman, Lawrence Neusch, and Larry Knabe.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at both Baylor Scott and White in Denton and Muenster Memorial Hospital, Scott Funeral Home, and all caregivers who provided compassionate care and support during his last months. Your professionalism, kindness, and comfort meant so much to our family.