Paul R. Grabiel

February 24, 2021

Funeral Services for Paul R. Grabiel, 84, of Alto, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith Hassell officiating.

Mr. Grabiel passed away February 23, 2021. He was born October 17, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Paul and Reba Grabiel. He worked as a Building Official for the City of Galveston and was considered an expert in hurricane construction. He was the Galveston County Chess Champion, and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He served proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

He is survived by his sons, Tony Grabiel and his wife Tobey of Elkhart, Larry Grabiel of Pensacola, Florida, grandchildren; Eli Grabiel, Nora Grabiel, and Madeline Grabiel, and brother, Justin Grabiel of New Mexico.