Paul L. Blochlinger, age 76, of Concordia, passed away on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kansas. He was born on Dec. 7, 1944, in Concordia, Kan., to Henry L. & Stella M. (Richard) Blochlinger.
Paul graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1963. He married Delores Conn on March 2, 1965, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale. Paul began working for Quartzite Stone Co. and later Abram Ready Mix as a truck driver for over 43 years until his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
Paul grew up on his family farm in Miltonvale, where he and his brother helped his mom work the family farm, and enjoyed riding his horse, Sparky.
His favorite pastime was spending time with his wife of 56 years, his children & grandchildren. He loved hunting, fishing, camping & vacationing with his family. Paul believed in hard work, trusting God and loving his family.
He is survived by his wife, Delores, Concordia; daughters, Sherri Biery (Steve), Clyde & Sandra Zamecnik (John), Salina; son, Brad Blochlinger (Krissy), Salina; brother, Charles Blochlinger (Mary Beth), Concordia; grandchildren, Ryan Biery (Kaitlin), Blake, Austen & Thomas Biery, Trenton (Shannon) Zamecnik, Jadyn Zamecnik, Jarret & Jordan Blochlinger, Kemper Wilson, Rayden & Easton Kirby & great-grandchildren, Brynn Biery & Brooks Biery.
He was preceded in death by his parents & beloved grandson, Tanner Zamecnik.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Fr. David Metz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, from 1-8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 6 p.m., with the family greeting friends after the Rosary, all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. The family suggests memorials to the family in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
