The family will meet friends and loved ones on Friday, July 17, 2026, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, with a service at 4 p.m. A luncheon will immediately follow in the Reflections Reception Center.

Paul was born May 30, 1956, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Paul and Linda (Henry) Schramm, Sr. He graduated from Portage Central High School with the class of 1974. On February 4, 1978, Paul married Diane Konewko in Portage, Michigan, his wife of 48 years. Paul worked as a Machinist for General Motors and Union Pump Company for many years until his retirement in 2013. Paul served as the collective bargaining chairman and was a proud union member, serving his fellow employees under the International Association of Machinists. Paul was an elder member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, where he served on the Health Board and the Conservation Committee. He previously chaired the Title IX Indian Education Committee for Kalamazoo County Public Schools and was the Pow Wow Chairman for the Kalamazoo Valley Indian Association.

He resided in Portage for many years, before moving to Mt. Pleasant 7 years ago. Being a proud Grandpa and always there for his grandchildren, he never missed their activities. In high school, Paul played baseball, football, and hockey. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends at his property.

Paul is survived by his wife Diane Schramm; sons David (Krystal) Schramm of Kalamazoo, Jeffrey Schramm of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren Emma Schramm, Private First Class Adam Schramm, Owen Schramm, and Timothy Schramm; brother Mike Schramm of Canadian Lakes; sisters Terri (Jim) Bonnema of Virginia, and Kelly Hartwell of Mt. Pleasant.