Edeltraut "Edie" Paul

Edeltraut “Edie” Paul, 85, of Benton Harbor, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church St., Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 10 - 11 AM prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions can be made to Caretel Inns St. Joseph, 3905 Lorraine Path, St. Joseph, MI 49085 or Immanuel Lutheran Church, PO Box 26, Bridgman, MI 49106. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Edie was born September 24, 1941 in Poznań “Posen,” Poland the daughter of the late Willi and Apolonia (Stensik) Nowack. Edie immigrated to the United States, received her citizenship, and married Felix Paul, also from Germany, on February 23, 1963. He preceded her in death on September 20, 2017. Edie worked at Jordan’s Life Care Center in Bridgman in the Activities Department for 31 years until she retired in December 2013. She then volunteered at Caretel Inns St. Joseph until September 2026. She was also a member of the St. Joe Kickers Sport Club and DANK. Edie deeply loved the elderly community and devoted herself to providing care and spreading joy. Her energetic personality was contagious and she quickly formed deep connections with almost everyone she crossed paths with. Edie was also known for her delicious German cooking, and her famous sauerkraut was requested at numerous gatherings.

Survivors include her children: Werner Paul and Connie (Craig) Snider; grandchildren: Alex, Christelle, and Simone; brothers: Peter (Conny) Nowack and Reinhold Nowack; and sister, Brunhilde Grewe.

Edie was also preceded in death by her sister, Krystyna Muth.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106.