Dr. Rev. Paul Louis Schrieber

DR. REV. PAUL LOUIS SCHRIEBER, 76, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 am, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Oliver and Florence (nee Mueller) Schrieber on April 29, 1949, in Red Bud, Illinois. He was a baptized, confirmed member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois.

Dr. Schrieber graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield in 1975 and enrolled in the graduate program at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. As a graduate student, he taught biblical Hebrew. He joined Concordia Teachers College faculty in River Forest and taught Bible for five years. In 1981, he accepted the position of Professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary.

Later in 2008, during the 169th commencement at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Dr. Paul Schrieber was conferred the rank of Professor Emeritus. This award was given in recognition of distinguished service as pastor and professor. His lifelong work involved writing a technical commentary on the book of Exodus. His greatest love is reading and discussing the Hebrew Old Testament, showing how God speaks his word of grace in Jesus throughout the entire scripture.

Besides teaching over the course of his career, Dr. Schrieber performed pastoral duties among Hispanic and Black Americans in Miami, San Antonio, Harlingen, and Chapel of the Cross, St. Louis. He was a member of the KFUO board. He presented studies on the relationship between science and theology, Liberation Theology, topics related to the Right to Life, and studies in the Lutheran Confessions regarding ecclesiastical power and authority.

Beyond academia-ministry achievements, he was also a gifted musician. He was a skilled drummer, percussionist, organist, and talented pianist. He enjoyed playing the timpani for church services, performing at venues, and in an in-home recording studio, even wrote an Opera capsulating Katie Luther’s story.

Above all, Christ was the cornerstone example from which he bore witness to faith and love for Jesus’ saving grace to others. His zest for life was a contagious inspiration even amidst obstacles and earthly tribulation. He was kind, fair, and always taught love because he knew the Father’s love with great optimism. After peeling away accomplishments, his heart was pure, giving, never complaining, living each day to the fullest with purpose and contentment. A respectful man, a father, a teacher, a minister, a musician, a writer, a friend to many, and a beacon of light so others might find Christ as their Savior, as he steadfastly believed himself.

Survivors:

Former Wife & Mother of his children:

Betty Jean Schrieber Los Angeles, CA

5 Children:

Katherine Schrieber St. Louis, MO

Jonathan (Ashley) Schrieber Salt Lake City, UT

Sarah Schrieber Bethesda, MA

Rebekah (Daniel) Morris  Los Angeles, CA 

Matthew (Elizabeth) Schrieber Orlando, FL

1 Sister:

Ruth Hecht St. Louis, MO

4 Grandchildren:

Henry Schrieber, Christian Schrieber, Natalie Morris, Jackson Schrieber, Twin Girls Adelaide and Isabelle due in April

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Twin Daughters – Rachel & Deborah Schrieber, and Son – Mark Schrieber

Funeral Service:

 11:00 am, Friday, March 13, 2026

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Interment:

 St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

 Friday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.