He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Opal Schindler.
Paul leaves behind his wife, Francis L. Schindler; children, Paul R., LaDonna, Chastity, Carrie and Tammy; grandchildren, Autumn, Garry, Austin, Shelby, Rachel, Renee, Isaac, Meggan, Danielle, Samuel and Christopher; brothers, James, John and David; and sisters, Rebecca, Rennie and Christina.