Birth date: Jun 23, 1964 Death date: Oct 30, 2022
Paul Michael Schula, 58, a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on October 30, 2022. Paul was born on June 23, 1964, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to William and Margaret Schula. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Read Obituary
Save the Illinois River (STIR) is very honored to receive contributions in Paul Schula's memory. Thanks to each person who contributed. I will recommend the funds be used by STIR to further the freshwater environment program at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. STIR has established a scholarship to begin in the Spring. We are currently raising funds to endow the scholarship.
Ed Brocksmith
Secretary-Treasurer
Paul is one of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever met. As our next door neighbor for more than 20 years, he has mowed (and edged) my yard when I was sick or down. He has always said kind words to me, my wife, children, parents, and friends, even when we were overflowing onto his parking and yard with guests. Our children, at times, rode to and attended school together. We shoveled snow, battled weeds and leaves together. He lent a helping hand whenever he could by hauling, lifting, and moving things for us when we could not. We shared a love of nature and it's bounties. Whenever he harvested from his garden, he would bring us fresh vegetables. We shared stories of our careers, families, and times outdoors. Our family pets were welcome in his yard and his in ours. He snuck treats to our yapping Manchester Terrier whether she deserved them or not and would let his dogs visit to lift our spirits. As someone we consider as a family member, I and the rest of the family will miss him deeply!
My sincere condolences to the entire Schula family. I remember growing up with Paul playing a lot of basketball, tennis & hanging at Ponca Lake in the 80's. Paul started for Ponca City High School basketball team and distinctly remember him telling the hilarious story of getting dunked on by Wayman Tisdale from Tulsa Washington. Though we lost contact over the years my life is better to have known such a wonderful person. God bless you all in these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Paul Henschel
Thoughts and prayers for Paul’s family as we mourn his death. My memory of Paul and the entire Schula family lives on here in Ponca City. “I still think about them, especially when I use Bill’s Boy Scout coffee cup in our break room at St Mary’s. Deacon Dick.🦸
