Paul “Peewee” David Schwartz
1968-2024

Paul was born Aug. 30, 1968 in Eureka to David and Nancy Schwartz.

We lost him unexpectedly on November 1, 2024 due to a seizure. Although we are all heartbroken we believe he is in a better place and not suffering anymore from alcoholism, which had really caught up to him in the last few years.

Paul was an only child, growing up as a “Army brat.” They lived in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kansas, Germany, Washington and Eureka.

Paul has had many jobs throughout his life. He was “Pony Boy Paul,” a local DJ on the local radio in the 1990s, a car salesman at a few places, a furniture salesman at Sears, a DJ at the bowling alley and a service writer, just to name a few. He also was proud of the time he spent in the Army. Paul lived in quit a few places as an adult — Washington, Montana, Kentucky — but Eureka was always his home.

Paul has four children: Stacy, Kathryn, Miranda and Taylor. He also has five grandkids: Teagan, Ryker, Olivia, Max and Faylynn.

Paul was always up for a good time. Everyone was his friend. He just loved people and rarely met someone who he didn’t connect with or make laugh. He was a great entertainer to family and friends and anyone who’d pay attention. He was seen out many times dressed in his famous Peewee attire — red lips and cheeks to top it off! He won many Halloween contests and even won the “Pun Off” contest one year. He was an amazing bowler and bowled a 300 and got a ring to prove it. He also was a talented pool player. He would challenge anyone who was willing. Paul loved Karaoke and always sang his famous “mountain music,” where he’d always do the limbo and get down all the way to the floor while everyone chanted.

Growing up in Washington he was a loyal Seahawks fan until the end. He had a Seahawks logo tattooed on his arm to prove his loyalty.

Paul and his mom Nancy were very close, he spent many years of his life off and on living with her in their Bell Road house. Pee wee was also very close to his cousin Gretchen. In fact he hooked his friend Brad up with her on a Blind date New Years Eve 2000 and they’ve been together ever since. He always said “she owes him for that.”

Paul was a special soul and will be missed by his family and friends and a special friend in Montana whom he remained close to for years, “Markie Mark” he called him. Thx Mark for treating our Paul good! He had many friends whom we do not know names.

Paul is survived by his his dad, Lieutenant Colonel David Schwartz, and his stepmom Diane of Olympia, Washington, his mom Nancy Schwartz of Eureka, his aunt Sharon Wallenberg (Jay Dee) of Roseburg, Oregon.

His daughters Stacy Helwig (Danny) & Kathryne Schwartz also of Gillette, Wyoming, and Miranda VerColen of Great Falls, Montana, and his son Taylor Wallenberg also of Great Falls, Montana.

His five grandchildren Teagan, Ryker, Olivia, Max and Faylynn. His aunt Nancy Colbert (Gary), his cousins Carissa Ranario, Gretchen Curtice (Brad), Cora Williams (Ross) and William Wooster (Celia). He is also survived by many second cousins & aunts and uncles in Indiana.

He is proceeded in death by his grandpa Walter “Red”Schwartz, step-grandma Jane Schwartz, his grandma Dolores Willaby, his grandma Patricia Buffington and his step-grandpa Virlyn “Buff” Buffington.

RIP Paul! We love and miss you!

Considering Peewee spent a lot of his last year’s hanging out at Little Red Lion bar (1506 5th St., Eureka), We will be having a celebration of life on Saturday February 15th, 2025 at 5-7 p.m. for anyone who knew and loved Paul, Come celebrate Paul’s life with us. Snacks and beer will be provided.

Paul’s ashes remain in care of his loving family.