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Paul S. Schott, Jr. Paul S. Schott, 95, was known to
many as a gentleman of manners and patriotism. He passed away on July 9th,
2016 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, Pa. His beloved wife, Dorothy, had
passed in February of this year. He is survived by his brother in law Eugene
Cowan, and nieces Julie Gittings of State College and Donna Fisher of
Lancaster, as well as nephews James Cowan and John Cowan of Lancaster. He also
had two grandnieces, Leslie Gittings of Madison WI and Hilary Trethewey of
Newark, DE. Uncle Paul had a robust sense of humor and could be relied upon to
wear Easter Bunny ears or impersonate Santa Claus with an authentic Ho- Ho -Ho!
Paul was born in Springfield,
Illinois in 1920, the only son of Alice Listmann Schott and Paul Stanton Schott
Sr.
Paul left Illinois as a child
and would spend the rest of his life residing in Pennsylvania except for his
time in the armed services. During WWII Paul served in both the Navy and the
Army Air Corps.
After WWII, the young returning
veteran used the GI Bill to further his own education. Paul graduated in
engineering from Franklin and Marshall College and soon after obtained his
public teaching credentials from Millersville College. He later earned a Master
of Education advanced degree from Temple University. He was a valued teacher in
the Lancaster School District for well over 30 years where his unique talents and
devotion turned 6th grade teaching into an art form. He incorporated
technology, math, and engineering concepts into many of his hands-on lessons.
Though he was often assigned to teach the more resistant students, Mr. Schott's
projects brought out the best in nearly every pupil. Students also learned
manners, respect and etiquette, as Mr. Schott enforced his premise of the
Golden Rule - that everyone should treat others as he or she wants to be
treated.
After retirement, Paul and
Dottie devoted more time to travel and dancing. They were avid, accomplished
ballroom dancers and they were a well turned out couple in every way. Their
active retirement at Valleybrook Estates also included swimming, tennis and
bridge. He and his wife attended the First Church of Christ, Scientist as well
as Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster for many years. Paul was a lifetime
member of the B.P.O.E.
The family wishes to thank
everyone who has surrounded Paul with tenderness, understanding and care at the
Mennonite Home. A memorial service for both Dorothy and Paul Schott will be
scheduled at the convenience of the family.
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