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Paul Shrader Obituary
Pensacola - Paul Alois Shrader Retired Lieutenant Colonel Marine Corps
Paul Shrader, age 90, passed away on March 8th, 2019 after a full life of service to the Marine Corps, God, and his family. He was born on August 21, 1928 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1935 he moved to Bridgeport, West Virginia where he attended school through the tenth grade. Paul finished high school at the Randolph - Macon Academy in Front Royal, Virginia and graduated in 1946. He attended and graduated college from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Virginia in 1951. Upon graduation from VMI, Paul was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
As a Marine he was sent to Korea as an Infantry Platoon Leader and later was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Paul served in many jobs in Washington, D.C. and the Fleet Marine Corps, Pacific. He retired from the Marine Corps and placed on the Permanent Disability Retired List in 1975.
Paul married Polly in 1989 and moved from West Virginia to Pensacola in 1991. They became members of the Gateway Church of Christ where he served in many areas and enjoyed working with the audio taping ministry. He loved to read, complete puzzles, watch Jeopardy, and play golf at Scenic Hills Country Club. Paul was a member of the Marine Corps League Unit 066 and a life member in the PMOAA. He always would say how much he loved God, his family and the Marine Corps. SEMPER FI
Paul is survived by his wonderful wife Laura (Polly), three children by a previous marriage, four stepchildren - [Charlie predeceased] (Doris Harper), Myron Harper (Renee), Billy Harper, Beverly (Joe Black), seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at the Gateway Church of Christ located at 245 Brent Lane, Pensacola. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 12 noon with Buddy Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children's Ministry of Gateway Church of Christ.
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Randy McGilberry
March 5, 2023
His worship was an inspiration to me and we move up to the pew behind him because of it. I miss his true love for God.
HOBART RICHEY
March 17, 2019
Paul and I were Brother Rats who both came from the hills of West Virginia. We survived the Rat line and four years of the Institute. And he did much more for his country. Rest in peace, Brother.
Frans Kasteel
March 14, 2019
I remember Brother Rat Paul very well. We made it through the Rat Line together back in 1947-48. I am sorry that we will not see him at our 70th Reunion, but we'll remember him and give a toast and an Old Yell.
Steve Gulsby
March 12, 2019
Polly and family, we loved Paul dearly and hurt with you but take joy in knowing Paul is face to face with Jesus, he will always be a beautiful example for me of a man and what Christ does in a life changed by Him, Love you, Steve, Cindy, Seth and family
Randy Miller
March 12, 2019
Paul was a good friend and mentor to us. He was personable, friendly, loving, and caring. I was blessed to be his golf partner and brother in Christ at Gateway. We love you Polly and we will miss him dearly. Randy and Elaine Miller
The White's
March 12, 2019
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolence. Semper Fi.
Jerry/Barbara Brooks
March 12, 2019
Paul was an inspiration to all who knew him. He gave assistance to our son ,Marc Miguez many years ago when Marc was enrolling into the Navy Officers Cadet Training program at NAS. He kept up with Marc by inquiring about him when we met up at church. All of us offer our deepest sympathies to each of his family members and will miss his warm smile and encouraging words.
Jim Miller
March 12, 2019
Paul was always glad to see you! A firm handshake and a pat on the back. Always encouraging. I always looked for Paul in the auditorium or wherever we were.
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