Paul G. Schaible, Jr. of Chelsea, age 86, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at Silver Maples of Chelsea.
He was born December 23, 1929 in Ann Arbor, the son of Paul G., Sr. and Martha (Groggel) Schaible.
Paul graduated from Chelsea High School in 1947. He went on to graduate from the University of Michigan Business School with a BBA in 1951, and from Northwestern University with a MBA in 1952. Paul taught at the Finance School at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis from 1952-54.
In 1956, he and his wife, Shirley, moved back to Chelsea, where Paul went to work at Chelsea State Bank. Paul served on the bank board for many years, and served as Bank President from 1985-93. He retired in 1994, but continued as Chairman of the Board until 2005.
Paul was very active in the Chelsea community, serving on the Village Council in the 1960’s, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Recreation Council, long-time member of Kiwanis, United Way member, and the Chelsea Community Foundation Board from 1995-2010. He was an active member of St. Paul United Church of Christ his entire life. He was involved in building the church on Old US 12, and served as president of the church council.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 11:00 am at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Chelsea, with Pastor Jim Coyl officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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