Paul Moeller Obituary

Yesterday, September 17, 2002 was our 25th wedding anniversary. I received a lovely bouquet of varied colored roses from our daughter, Leslie. I spent the evening driving by Wunders Cemetery, Paul's first apartment, our first and second condominiums, by Columbus Hospital where our children were born, by the Zoo and through Lincoln Park. All very good memories. I miss you, Paul but am so thankful for the time that we had together during our lives.

I finalized the tombstone for us on Saturday. It is a black granite stone on a black granite base. It will have the silhouette of us kissing from the front of our wedding album on the front of the stone. Below the names and dates will be the first and last lines of our wedding song, "As Time Goes By". On the back of the stone, we will have the saying that Leslie included in her remarks at your funeral service - "Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will stay behind you". She gave it in German and then English and we will have both on the back of the stone. We will also have some sunflowers around it. The sunflower is a symbolic attempt to represent what you did every day of your life -- to provide a positive, enjoyable experience regardless of the challenges that were around you. Paul, I love you today, tomorrow and always. JARM

Happy 50th birthday, Paul.

Love- JARM

I have received serveral requests for a charity designation to receive contributions in his memory.



For those interested in making such a gift, I have established a memorial fund with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. You can make contributions by check through the mail or credit cards over the phone. When making the contribution, please note that the contribution is in memory of Paul L. Moeller who passed away on February 3, 2002. The information is as follows.



Attn: Sandra



National Multiple Sclerosis Society

910 W. Van Buren Street - 4th floor

Chicago, Illinois 60607



Phone: 312-423-1133



Your thoughtful memories of Paul in word, cards or contributions are all greatly appreciated. It is wonderful to hear his praises.



Thank you,

Jo Anne

My breath was taken away this afternoon when I got a phone call from a friend at Kobacker House telling me that Paul had passed away.I'm so deeply sorry and will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. My mind and memories are so full of wonderful ,humorous and inspiring experiences of times spent with Paul.I don't need to tell all of you how positive he always was because, as his family, you knew that. As someone who had the privilege of spending 30 hours a week with him for many years, I can honestly say what a kind, loving, humorous and one of a kind gentleman he was.On the days when I might have been down or tired Paul always had a way of making it better, and lifting the spirits of those in the center. I remember being so struck when, with all he had going on, Paul would get the phone book, make some calls and make arrangements with Mainstream and get himself to the jewelry store for JoAnn's birthday or their wedding anniversary.It was something that meant so much for him to be able to still do.I remember how hard he worked every day to fight to keep his strength and exercising with those elastic stretch bands was his way of having some kind of pro active intervention on what the M.S. was robbing from him.As a matter of fact about the only time I can remember Paul even getting slightly loud was during our political conversations and during the noon time news.What an articulate and intelligant man he was. Having the pleasure of meeting and working with Paul for so many years is somthing I will always cherish.He truly enriched my life in many ways,and I will remember him with warm affection and admiration for who he was and how he chose to live his life so positivley facing each day one at a time,with courage,humor, and that unforgettable smile. May Paul finally be free,and blessed by God now.Lydia I know how much peace being close to you brought to Paul. He was so proud of you and Fred. Please let me know how you are doing and write when you can.I'm so very sorry.May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand and bring you peace through many wonderful memories of Paul. God Bless All... with love and prayers Dottie.

Thank you, Kathy, for setting this guestbook up and for your many condolences. Many thanks to all my loved ones who have supported me through this difficult time. Dad, I love you.

Our deepest sympathy to Jo Anne, Leslie, "Little" Paul and Paul's family. While it has been several years since seeing and talking with Paul, I will always remember how he was always so pleasant and positive. You were such a remarkable and caring family. It appeared in our local paper this morning and this was the only way to contact you. My heart goes out to all of you in your loss. May God's grace and peace be with you all. Love, Kathy

Paul always welcomed visitors and enjoyed cards, emails and phone messages. We would always discuss the nice thoughts that people sent.



Spending time with Paul was always a very positive experience. Your thoughts and entries provide a very positive way of continuing this experience. Thank you for taking the time.



Jo Anne