Paul Reiner Obituary

Paul gave the best Latin translations. His imaginative renderings were great showcases for his brilliance, his creativity, and his humor. Years later, I am still sharing his words with my students because his word choices were always so clever & entertaining. Yes, his exact words are still very much with me. In the interstices among Latin grammar, he and I laughed a lot. We had some deep & serious discussions. And as he ate his pumpkin seeds, he was always explaining to me the science of nutrition & fat cells. Paul was truly sui generis. That Latin term could have been invented just to describe him. I still keep a framed picture of Paul with me.
Susan Stayton. Paul & I studied American Lit & Latin together at Concordia.

Although time has passed, a day never goes by that I don't think about my grandson, Paul, and remember him in my prayers. I will always treasure the time I spent in Billings right after he was born. As he was growing up, it was so entertaining to hear about the things that interested him--newspaper stands, trash trucks, junk mail, vacuum cleaners--and baseball. Whenever we "talked," baseball and the KC Royals always entered the discussion. He was an avid fan and always donned his favorite baseball cap and T shirt. It was wonderful to have Jody's family visit Christmas 2006, the last time I saw my sweet grandson. I will always love and miss him very much. "Grandma Dee" Spann

Paul was the little brother I never had. Even though we've always lived miles apart, in a different city or country even, I realize now how big a place he had in my heart. I enjoyed watching him grow up, developing into a strong, sometimes opinionated (baseball!), kind, talented and caring young man. He helped me reconnect in many ways with my own grandpa, allowing me to see him through new eyes. The shock and sadness of losing my cousin Paul is deep. I'm going to miss him. I am thinking about you, Mark, Jody and Therese. Love, Billy

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Paul while I lived in Colorado Springs. The Lord has blessed me with two daughters. I just know that if I had ever had any sons, I would have liked them to be just like Paul.

I cry now for you, Paul, as I have several times over the past week. Though they begin as tears of sadness they soon turn to tears of laughter because of the fun we had. My only regret is that I didn't know you better. I have found that you were so important to so many people on such a personal level. We, your friends, all love you and I see now how big of an impact you had in each of our lives, not just my own. I miss you so much and I hope Heaven is everything you thought it would be. I am happy that you get to watch Kansas City whenever you want. I'll see you again some day, but just make sure you look in on me from time to time.
- "Gus-Gus"

Now cracks a noble heart.
Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

"Hamlet" 5.1.341-42

Paul,
It has taken me a week to figure out what I should say, or even how I should say it. Though those things are still very unclear to me, I know that you were one of a few people who understood everyone. You loved all people, no matter their walk of life, and for that you were one of the greatest people I have ever known. You will be greatly missed and will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Jen

Paul,you will be incredibly missed. You were my best friend from the first day I met you when I moved to Colorado. I'll forever carry the great memories of what we did to enjoy life. I look forward to fishing with you again when I'm finished with this life. Love you, bro.

Paul was great friend to me and my uncle,Shawn.I will miss playing football and baseball with him.I will also miss his humor,laughter, and smile.Finaly, I will miss him.

Paul I will never forget about all the great times we had playing basketball, football, and some halo. I will miss you, you were always a great friend since the first time I met you on the court the firts year after you moved here.

My heart is broken...I don't think I've experienced the emotion I did when I had to tell my brother Shawn the news. He considered Paul one of his best friends, and he was an addition to our immediate family. I will never forget the laughs, and his awesome personality. My son Ryan and wife Aimee also loved Paul dearly. Paul, I'm glad you got to see your Cardinals win the big one last year. Please look down and smile on my Phillies this season. We'll miss you "dude".

My sweet nephew is gone from this world, but not from my heart. I'll miss his hearty hugs, laughter and humor, but they will forever echo in my mind. The Lord blessed us with him 23 years ago, and now He has called him home. It is not for us to question why, but to trust in the Lord who knows all things. Love, (Aunt) Susie