Paul Zarwulkoff

Paul Zarwulkoff passed away peacefully January 6, 2016, in the comfort of a Memorial Hermann Hospice facility, after battling a lengthy illness. He was born on September 21, 1927 in Sofia, Bulgaria to Stefan Zarwulkoff and Blaga Penewa Zarwulkoff. His father was a government prosecutor and respected judge. His mother was an author.

Paul left home when he was 19 years old to secure a better future for himself. He went to Austria where he earned a college degree in Chemistry. He then went to Australia with some friends and spent a year working there in a laboratory. He left Australia to seek his fortune in Germany where he secured a job with the American Library of Congress. He was a consultant on political climate in the countries that were impacted by World War II. While in Germany, he met the love of his life, Helma. They were married in 1956.

When the job with the Library of Congress ended, they decided to immigrate to the United States in 1960.

In Houston, he created several businesses including: Capital Sales, a surplus goods store, and also operated The Old Munich Inn, which was a very popular restaurant in the mid 60’s and early 70’s. It was famous for its international fare.

Paul was always an entertainer and loved to tell jokes. He was a serious history buff and loved to talk anything from strategy to machinery used in wars. He was a wonderful father, husband and grandfather. He was generous to everyone and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed.

Paul is survived his wife, Helma Zarwulkoff; his son, Steve Zarwulkoff (wife Sandy); and two grandchildren, Alyssa and Ashton. He is also survived by a host of relatives in Ohio, Texas, Germany and Bulgaria. He is preceded in death by his beloved sister, Slatka Zarwulkoff Aneva.

Friends are cordially invited to gather with the family during a memorial service Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm. at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77077.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Memorial Hermann Foundation, ATTN: Dr. Robert Amato Oncology Research, 929 Gessner, Suite 2650, Houston, TX 77024 or www.memorialhermann.org/donate.