Paul L. Schaadt, 78, 3599 Oregon Road, Celina, died at 3:19 a.m. Oct. 5, 2008, at his residence.

He was born May 1, 1930, in Hopewell Township to Lawrence "Ben" and Esther Vierick Schaadt. On April 23, 1950, he married Martha "Marty" Wollet, who survives.

Other survivors are two daughters, Paula and Rebecca (Michael) Stephenson, all of Celina; a sister, Helen (Harold) Van Tilburg, Celina; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was a retired farmer and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Hopewell Township, a member of the American Legion, Rockford, and a past member of the Lions and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and was a 1948 graduate of Rockford High School.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Debra L. Domeier officiating. Burial is at a later date.

Calling is 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the church or State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.