Paul Morgan Schaffrath Jr.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Paul Morgan Schaffrath Jr. Paul was born on October 29,1944 and departed this world on April 28, 2024. Paul is predeceased by his loving wife and soul mate Susan Kron. In a beautiful twist of fate he has been reunited with Susan in time for their May 4th wedding anniversary. Paul is survived by his loving and devoted daughters Sara Greene and Megan Peterson. Paul is survived by his grandchildren: Leif Peterson, Grania Greene, Lars Peterson, Hannah Newman, and Symone Newman. Paul is also survived by his brother William Schaffrath and daughter Kristen Newman.

Paul loved art, music and movies. Everyone who had the privilege to know him commented on his humor and how he’d dance and sing along to whatever song was playing. He had a fondness for his childhood home in Millinocket, ME and spoke often in his later years about his time there while his father, Paul Sr. worked in the paper mill. Paul served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan before returning home to attend Syracuse University for graphic design. He went on to have a long and successful career as a creative and art director for a number of prominent publications including Sailboat, Inc. Magazine, High Technology, Digital Review and PC Week.

Paul and his wife Susan loved to travel. He documented their many trips along with everyday life through his passion and gift for photography. He had the ability to frame even mundane subjects in an interesting way. He used his quirky sense of humor to spotlight objects like toasters or objects out in the world that struck his eye.

A private service and burial will be held by his immediate family. A celebration of life for extended family and friends will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Good Shepherd Community Care, the compassionate hospice organization that helped to bring Paul comfort in his final months. You can find them at https://gscommunitycare.org/Donate