Paul J Schroeder

Paul Schroeder, age 98, of Tustin, California passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. He joined his siblings Jack, David, Mary Alice and his parents Carl John Schroeder and Alice Ruth (Corrigan) Schroeder.

He is survived by his wife Dessa; his children Michael, Louise Helland (Andy), Nick (Ann), Chris (Zi), and Stephanie; his grandchildren Katie Kreun (Casey), Michael (Abbie), Jennifer Clark (Mickey), Lisa Evans (Andrew), Mark, Sara, Katie Helland, Carson, and Grace; and his great-grandchildren Elle Simms (Will), Audrey, Emily, Adalyn, Liam, and Killian.

Paul served his country as a radar instructor with the United States Air Force, then attended University of Detroit on the GI bill. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and went on to a career as a chemical engineer, specializing in water desalination. He was a devoted husband and loved nothing more than dancing with his wife Dessa and spending time with his family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday January 29, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm at Saddleback Chapel, 220 E. Main St., Tustin, CA 92780. A funeral mass will be held on Friday January 30, 2026 at 10:30am at St. Michael’s Abbey at 27977 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676. Grave site services will follow at Ascension Cemetery at 24754 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630.