Paul Jeffrey Schlumbrecht Sr.

1948 - 2024

Paul Jeffrey Schlumbrecht, Sr. of Kenner, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, born on August 31, 1948. He graduated from John McDonogh High School and received an Associate Degree in Geology from Delgado Community College. Paul worked at Krauss as the credit manager, but he spent much of his life working in the field of banking and loan management. Paul was a devout Catholic. During his life, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was proud that he once served as a Grand Knight. He also served on several boards, councils, and associations. He was proud of all his accomplishments and loved to tell stories about his life. Paul loved animals, and you could usually find him in his recliner watching TV with one of the dogs on his lap. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Paul Schlumbrecht and Adrian "Marie" Schlumbrecht, and his brother David Schlumbrecht. Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah D. Schlumbrecht; his children: Paul Jeffrey Schlumbrecht Jr. ("Jo" Xiaojing) and Julie Schlumbrecht (Adrian Orihuela). He was a loving grandpa to his one and only grandchild, Sadie Rose. He is also survived by his sisters: Ann (Larry Menesses) and Paula Schlumbrecht; his brother, Bruce Schlumbrecht; his brother-in-law, John Delchamps; his sister-in-law Suellen Chatelain, three nephews: Eric Menesses, Bryan Delchamps and Shawn Delchamps; and his Goddaughter, Macie Knighten. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Paul's life on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. A funeral Mass will begin in the chapel at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.greenwoodfh.com