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Paul J. Schload, 97

March 12, 2015

Paul J. Schload, 97, of Lititz, PA, passed away at home on 3/12 /2015 under the care of hospice. Born in Ephrata, PA, he is survived by his wife, Edna L. Schload. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on 4/17/2014. Paul was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He spent the next 35 years as a photographer, retiring in 1980. He loved the outdoors. He especially liked trout fishing & mushroom hunting. He wrote several articles for outdoor magazines and was a past president of the Lititz Sportsmen’s Assoc.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by two children, Kyle (husband of Donna) & Karen; Grandson, Korey (husband of Melissa); and great-grandson, Kyan. He is also survived by a brother, Walter.

Interment will be private. Contributions in Paul’s name may be sent to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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Condolences to the Family

March 15, 2015

Dear Karen:
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Melanie Mills

March 14, 2015

We are very sorry to hear about his passing away. He lived a long and fruitful life.he is now in a better place.
Par and Paul Drexel

March 14, 2015

Dear Edna and Family,  
 Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You probably don’t remember me, but we worked at Wilbur Chocolate. May God Bless You.
Glenn R. Carpenter

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