Paul Schabo

IRON MOUNTAIN - Paul T. Schabo, 63, of 511 F St. in Iron Mountain, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at home. Paul was born Oct. 25, 1946, in Appleton, Wis., son of Elmer and Sarah (Stevens) Schabo. He was a 1965 graduate of Niagara High School. In 1967, he married the former Diane Stephens at First United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain. After graduating from the Police Academy, Paul served with the Michigan State Police at posts in Bridgeport, Sault Ste. Marie and Flatrock. He retired in 1995 from the Iron Mountain Post after 27 years of service. Paul was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church in Niagara, Golden K Club, Sault Ste. Marie Elks Club, the Michigan State Police Troopers Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a family man and enjoyed sharing his love of hunting, fishing, cooking and going to camp with his family. After his retirement, he taught highway safety class through the Dickinson County Community Schools for several years. Paul is survived by his wife, Diane; his daughters, Kristi (Daniel) Schabo-Putney of Powhatan, Va. and Kelly (Thomas) Gaucher of Iron Mountain; a sister, Lynn (Bill) Burke in Niagara, Wis.; grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Nathaniel and Benjamin Putney and Samantha and Ryan Gaucher; his sister-in-law, Betty Schabo of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; a close family friend, Barbara Perry; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Schabo. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Riverside United Methodist Church in Niagara. Memorial services will be Saturday at 12 noon at the church. Rev. Kyochul Shin will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet or Riverside Methodist Church. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Unity Hospice of De Pere, Wis. for their help and care during Paul's final days. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Paul Schabo online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Paul Schabo

December 28, 1946 - December 28, 2009