Paul Robert Schuldt

September 23, 1920 - September 1, 2017

Paul Robert Schuldt, 96, born September 23, 1920 and passed into eternal life on Friday, September 1, 2017. Paul leaves a legacy through his daughter, Dawn P. Eckstein (Richard) and son Paul Wayne Schuldt (Pamela). Six grandchildren: David J. and Brian C. Lang; Adria Curtin (Kyle), Erika Wright (Jason), Paul Alan (Sarah) and Brian J. Eckstein (Julie). And ten great-grandchildren: Mariah, Ashley and Seth Curtin; Megan and Garrett Wright; Charles Lang; and Emily, Kyle, Anna and Tyler Eckstein. He was preceded in death by his wife, June R. nee Schussler in 2011 and his parents: Herman Schuldt and Caroline nee Breitbarth. Paul served proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre during which time he received a Purple Heart. After an honorable discharge, Paul came home to his family in Tinley Park, IL and began a civilian life which included marrying June R. Schussler of Orland Park, IL and becoming an independent insurance representative. He was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church until moving to Frankfort, IL and joining Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7th at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, Rev. Kevin Hahn officiating. Interment following at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Tinley Park. Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort. For info or to sign the guestbook please visit heartlandmemorial.com or call 708-444-2266.