Paul W. Wrobbel

Paul W. Wrobbel

Paul Wrobbel Obituary

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South Alabama - Paul W. Wrobbel, 93 of South Alabama passed away on Thursday, (December 25, 2025) at Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo.

Mr. Wrobbel was born December 20, 1932 in Buffalo, a son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Flewelling) Wrobbel.

Paul honorably served his country with the United States Army and attended Genesee Country Church. He was a long-time art teacher at Oakfield-Alabama Central School and greatly enjoyed being outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, Rea (Leoy) Wrobbel and daughters, Marjorie Wrobbel of Michigan and Jessica (James) Wrobbel-McMahon of South Alabama.

Along with his parents, Paul is reunited in death with his siblings, John (late Carol) Wrobbel and Katherine (late Albert) Ponosny.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Paul will be laid to rest at Western New York National Cemetery in Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue in Oakfield. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.burdettandsanford.com.

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Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home - Oakfield

11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, NY 14125

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