Asleep in Jesus on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Beloved son of the late Gilbert and Nellie Crisler (nee Allmeyer); loving husband of Carolyn Crisler (nee Madorin) of 37 years; dearest father of Jennifer (Dean) Fournie, Jeff Baxter and Jill (Ken) Collins; dear grandfather of Cole, Cade Fournie, Blake, Taylor, Lauren, Ella Baxter, Rachel and Luke Collins; brother of Mary Crisler and Ruthie (Fred) Gentry; uncle of Julie (Chuck) Rose and Cherie (Kip) Meador; brother-in-law of Marilyn (the late Robert) Rathmacher and Ray (Barb) Madorin; our dear great-uncle, great-great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Memorial Visitation Sunday, October 29, 1:00 p.m. until Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Lutheran North, Paul Crisler Scholarship Fund, 5401 Lucas & Hunt Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121. https://www.lncrusaders.org/give-now and/or Christ Memorial Health and Fitness Center, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126. https://cmstl.org/
Carolyn and family, I am deeply saddened by Paul’s passing but I know he is with the Lord. Mr. Crusader will be missed by all. Paul was a blessing and gift to Lutheran North, always a Crusader😢. I am saddened that I will be in FL celebrating my sisters 80th B day. I will be thinking of all Crusaders on this day!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Paul was a true blessing to Lutheran schools. He was tireless in his support of Christian education. It was an honor to serve with Paul. We send to family our deepest sympathies. May God’s peace and comfort be with you.
Mr. Crisler was way ahead of the times. In 1978 when I took his computer programming class—I could not understand how punch cards would save time. Then…he envisioned how computers would eventually save time. A classic. Doug Neeb told me he was a TITAN. A great man, indeed!
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Crisler’s passing but know that he is with his Lord and Savior. He was such a gift to North. We so appreciated his leadership and support when our children attended there. He will be greatly missed by the whole St Louis Lutheran community. May God have his arms around Carolyn and the entre family at this difficult time.
Paul was a wonderful principal and a good friend. I knew I always had his support and his trust. He led by example and he always encouraged us (teachers) to be innovators, to try to be ahead of the curve. Paul was Lutheran North at his core. I will always be thankful for him being the best he could be and for asking us to be the best we could be.
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was one of the most genuine, kind, caring and loving friends and mentor that any person could ever hope to know. A consummate educator, outstanding leader and a Christian witness and example like no other. Always a Crusader! We can be assured we will see him again in heaven. God’s love, peace and hope be with you and your family.
Mr. Crisler is so warmly remembered! He was a great math teacher and was the one that introduced me to a computer way back the 70s. He was a supportive friend to my dad through the years and they shared a passion for Crusader football! A wonderful role model to teens and adults for many decades. Rest in love!
Such a great and humble man. Mr. Crisler had such an impact on my life. It was in his class I wrote my first computer program on paper tape. I still remember the thrill of hearing the modem send it off to be processed. From him I learned computers could help us and, more importantly, how you treat people is important.
Mr. Crisler was one of the best teachers I ever had. He instilled confidence and the desire to learn in his students. He recognized my mathematical abilities and encouraged me to pursue engineering. I will be forever grateful for his guidance.
I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn. Paul was always so nice to me at the bank. I loved to talk Cardinals baseball with him and will miss him dearly.
Paul was such a force in Lutheran education, a person who inspired others to reach for excellence in the same way he did. He was also warm, kind, and compassionate, and he was always willing to bend an ear with any problem I ever brought to him. And such a great sense of humor — he took his mission seriously but never himself. Carolyn, you and your family are in my prayers.
Carolyn,
I amso sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort that Paul is at heavenly home with our Father, Jesus Christ and you will see him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul was a dear teacher, friend, coworker, and servant. He did so much to affect the trajectory of our lives. We appreciate his love, support, and thoughtfulness throughout the years.
Carolyn & Family,
You have our prayers, thoughts and love. So glad we got to see Paul & you recently.
Bob & Marcia Robertson
Our sincere sympathy to Paul’s entire family, especially to Caroline. Paul was a respected, loved colleague for all of us that worked with him. He had a “Christ-like” demeanor that was a calm, caring approach to all encounters. Paul was THE Lutheran educator and Principal in the greater St. Louis area. Paul’s legacy to St. Louis will be his constant dedication to Lutheran education. Paul will be missed by all. Thankfully, we have the realization that Paul is with our Heavenly Father with peace and joy for all eternity.
Mr. Crisler was a no non-sense teacher and coach who was always positive and encouraging. Years after graduation, I got to work with him on various committees at LHSN and experienced his humor, studiousness, thoughtfulness, and strong support of LHSN and other Lutheran schools. He was HIGHLY respected in the Lutheran education community across the country and will be missed. Condolences to you Mrs. Crisler and the family.
Carolyn and family
Paul was such a great friend and partner in our ministry at North. His forward thinking and vision for the school was unmatched by any of us. As a former trombone player, he was very supportive
of the band program. I also got to know him in a more personal way during the years we coached track together. Those trips to state track meets were memorable. God blessed his ministry in so many ways. Rest in peace “Tall Paul”
Steve
Carolyn and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Crisler. He was a good and faithful servant and so well loved by everyone in our Lutheran community and beyond. I enjoyed getting to know him via Green Park and Lutheran South. Prayers for peace and comfort for your family. He will be missed.
Paul was a devoted follower of Our Lord. He invited myriads of young people to join in the journey. We are richer for his example and service. tGabtg
Paul Crisler was a man committed to positivity and changing peoples lives from average to greatness. We were fortunate to have him teach us math or coach us to be a better athlete and person. Paul will be missed and know Lutheran North has a Guardian Angel guiding, and protecting us all throughout our lives! God bless the great Crisler Family!
Paul Chrisler was my math/algebra teacher in the late ‘60’s/start of the ‘70’s. He was my three sons’ principal and track coach at Lutheran High School North. He was innovative in instruction, seeking many ways to share his love of mathematics. As a principal, he was firm and fair, communicating both a sense of reasonable order, that transferred into real life, and a true understanding of both law, when necessary, and Gospel.
His goal was always to create a Christ-like atmosphere for all. He emulated Christ in decision-making and action and was a positive role model for students, parents, and faculty.
He was instrumental in positive change, always humble. He was a true hero for good in his life. He will always be remembered for this and remembered for his great witness to the faith.
Praise God Almighty he is resting with Jesus! What a great loss for us and his dear family.
What a great MAN OF GOD. I am a CRUSADER ‘56 grad and Paul and I were undergrads at Concordia Chicago and refereed church league basketball games together. We continued as friends during our professional careers in His service as Lutheran teachers. I am sadden by his passing but overjoyed that he has won his crown and lives with Jesus for eternity. My sympathies to his family and his many friends.
The loss of Paul is devastating to the Lutheran North family. He was a truly great leader and innovator. I can only thank him for all the wonderful things he did for Lutheran North.
Mr. Crisler was a tireless writer during track season. “Track Talk” could be picked up in Mr. Crisler’s Algebra Home Room most mornings after a track meet the previous day. There, mimeographed for all time, Mr. Crisler summarized highlights of our track escapades. He covered times and distances for each event and captured an insightful review of the spirit and heart of his track competitors. It seems truly appropriate to say, “God’s Speed Mr. Crisler.”