Paul David Aschbacher, Sr.

Paul David Aschbacher Sr., passed away on October 6, 2017, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his sweet bride of 60 years, Joanie McIntyre Aschbacher; parents, Eugene and Minnie Woitaske Aschbacher; brothers Eugene Jr., George, Carl and sister Frances Lewis. He is survived by his three children: Becky (Aschbacher) and her husband John Wells; his sons, Paul D. Aschbacher Jr. and his wife, Carolyn (Rodriguez); and Jeffery J. Aschbacher and his wife, Corina (Muela) and sister-in-law Margie J. McIntyre

His surviving grandchildren are Matthew Wells and his wife, Kristen (Champagne) and their daughters Ellie and Abigail; John David Wells and his wife Allison (Evans) and their children John Thomas, Madeleine and William; Jacob P. Aschbacher and his wife Sydney (Smith) and daughter Lydia; Michael D. Aschbacher and his wife Ashlyn (Lannom) and son Major; granddaughters Erica Lauren and Kelly Marie Aschbacher; his niece Cindy (Lewis), and her husband Lou Nemeth and their twin daughters Karley and Kelsey; his nephew Gregory Lewis and his wife Toni (Sekula) and their daughters Alexandra and Avery. Additional family: Gregory and Tricia (Corona) Montoya and their two children Maura and Logan; Scott and Elizabeth (Montoya) Lutz and their two children Luna and Heidi; Luke and Celina (Montoya) Girdley and their children Olivia and Jack; Marc and Vanessa (Reveles) Montoya, Peter Montoya; Juliette (Montoya) and William Dickey; and Joseph Montoya.

Paul attended St. Peter Prince of the Apostle Parochial School, Central Catholic High School, Draughon's Business College, and Southern Methodist University Graduate School of Banking. He started working with the Broadway National Bank 1949 when it was located in Alamo Heights. During the Korean conflict, he served with the Headquarters of the 95th Medical Group of the Fourth Army and later the Seventh Army in Germany. Upon returning to civilian life, he resumed his banking career at the Broadway Bank. Later he served with the U.S. Treasury Department in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as an Assistant National Bank Examiner in the 11th Federal Reserve District for four years during which time he participated in the examination of 145 banks in 95 different towns in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico.

He accepted the position of Cashier of the First National Bank in Brownsville, Texas and later was elevated to Vice President. During this time he served as Secretary to the Bank's Board of Directors. He was President of the Brownsville Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the founding president of the Tip-o-Tex chapter of the National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers. His church activities included President of the PTA at Sacred Heart Parochial School; and civic organizations which saw his service were Shrimp Fiesta of Port Isabel as Board Member, South Cameron County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. He served the American Cancer Society for more than 25 years and at one time was the State Treasurer.

He and his family returned to San Antonio in 1964 for the purpose of assisting in the establishment of an affiliate bank (Northeast National Bank) for Broadway National Bank, becoming and remaining it's President and Chief Operating Officer. The bank was acquired by First International Bankshares of Dallas in 1976. He remained Chief Operating Officer during all subsequent changes, such as InterFirst Bank, First Republic Bank, NCNB Bank, and NationsBank. While in the Alamo Heights location, Paul attended San Antonio College to learn sign language to better serve the hearing impaired clients of the bank. He retired from NationsBank in 1994 and shortly thereafter, he once again became associated with Broadway National Bank and served as Manager of the Alamo Heights Branch from which he retired in 1997, thus ending a 48 year banking career. He often said "I never worked a day in my life...I only did what was fun…if it ever turned into work, I'd quit."

Paul was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8738 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, Life member of the Order of the Alhambra, Member of St. Joseph Society, and member of St. Anthony Seniors. As a member of St. Anthony de Padua Parish he served on the Pastoral Council for four years, President of the Funds Management and Investment Committee, as well as Chairman of the Restoration Committee of the Little Shrine. He was also a Trustee of the Saint Anthony Adoration Chapel Preservation Fund and served as its first President.

He was past board member of Beethoven Mannenchor, Past President of the San Antonio Liederkranz, and Past Director of the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas.

He served as President of the Alamo Heights Merchants Association, President of the City of Alamo Heights Golden Anniversary Celebration, Inc., President of the Bexar Kiwanis Club, and Board Member of the Methodist Mission Home.

Among his other civic duties were Chairman of the University of the Incarnate Word Development Board; he served as a member of the finance committee of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, also the U.S. Section of the Irish Province. Paul also served as Chairman of a Fund Raising Concert performed by the San Antonio Liederkranz to restore the stained glass windows for St. Joseph Catholic Church downtown. He was also an honorary Deputy Sheriff for Bexar County.

Paul will be remembered for his lifelong leadership in the banking industry, his dedication to his church, St. Anthony de Padua and the many civic and philanthropic services.

Over and above his involvement with the community, Paul had a deep devotion to his wife and his children. He loved sharing time & stories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nothing brought him more joy than to be in the presence of his family. He had a happy heart that he shared with all of us. Hunting, puzzles, and watching his birds were some of his favorites pass times. His smile and laughter and love will truly be missed by all of us.

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the women who lovingly cared for Paul; Jessica Contreras, Rose Mary Guzman & Elizabeth de la Rosa.

The family will receive visitors at Porter Loring Mortuaries on Thursday, October 19th from 6-8 p.m. (1101 McCullough, San Antonio, Texas 78212).

A rosary service will be held on Friday, October 20th at 10a.m. at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church (102 Lorenz Street, San Antonio, Texas 78209). Mass and reception to follow.