Paul E. Schiedel

Paul E. Schiedel, age 66 of Hastings, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2020.

Paul was born on October 9, 1954 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the son of Marvin and Patty Schiedel.  Paul was a 1973 graduate of Martin High School.  On August 26, 1977, Paul married Bonnie Lynema, and they enjoyed 43 years together.  He retired in 2015 from the United States Postal Service after 32 years as a rural letter carrier.

Paul was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, serving as a Trustee.  He enjoyed working in his yard and tending to his flower gardens.  He loved being outside, swimming with his granddaughters, golfing with his son and walking with loved ones.  He enjoyed cooking for friends and family and hosting gatherings, traveling around northern Michigan, and loved music.  Paul was passionate about his work and took pride in the service he provided to those along his mail route.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Schiedel.  He is survived by his mother, Patty Schiedel of Martin, Michigan, wife Bonnie (Lynema) Schiedel of Hastings, Michigan, daughter Amy (Jonathan) Kalkman of Wayland, Michigan, son Eric (Carey) Schiedel of Galesburg, Michigan, granddaughters Sophia, Emily and Megan Kalkman, brother David (Char) Schiedel of Kalamazoo, Michigan, sister-in-law Janice (Elmer) Derks of Jenison, Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 10:00 AM to Noon with a service at Noon at First Presbyterian Church, 405 M-37, Hastings, MI 49058.  A luncheon will follow.  The service will be livestreamed and can be watched from at www.facebook.com/GirrbachFuneralHome. You do NOT need a Facebook Account to view the service.  Memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .