Paul A. Depler
1949 - 2015 Obituary
Paul A. Depler, 65, of Sedgwick died
September 15, 2015. Born to Olive and Maurice Depler on December 21,
1949 in their home.
Paul met his wife Rita by being set up
on a blind date in 1973. The couple married but after one year they
chose to separate. Rita's mother passed six years later, bringing the
two back together. They were able to reconcile and were married again
in 1980. They have three children, Jillian, James and Joey Depler.
Paul was overwhelmed with joy with the arrival of each of his
children. The family lived in Colorado for a few years, the boys were
even born in Colorado. Estes Park was a favored destination where
they could be surrounded by family and natural beauty all around. A
job with Boeing, now Spirit, brought the family back to Kansas. Paul
and the family spent time together bowling, Paul even belonged to a
few leagues. Specifically he bowled with a league at West Acres for
almost 30 years. Paul had the gift of gab as some may remember, he
had a story for any situation! Fitting for a storyteller, he enjoyed
fishing with friends and family. When he was not bowling or fishing,
Paul enjoyed being with his family at home. He was a huge sy-fy fan,
Star Trek being at the top of preferred programs, even if it was a
re-run!
When in 2008 the first grandbaby was
born, Rayanna, and Paul absolutely adored her. Wherever Grandpa was,
it was certain Rayanna was close by. They had a tradition of reading
"The Night before Christmas" every year on Christmas Eve.
Undoubtedly Rayanna was the joy of Paul's life from the moment she
arrived. Paul suffered from a heart condition which worsened in June
2015, and he was never able to make a full recovery. He will be
greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents;
Brother, James Depler.
Survived by wife Rita Depler; Children,
Jillian, James and Joey Depler; Grandchild, Rayanna Baird; Brother,
Robert Depler; Sisters, Doreen Waechter and Jeanette Eslinger.
Visitation will be held at Petersen
Funeral Home in Newton, Kansas on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 3:00
p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday,
September 21, 2015 at Petersen Funeral Home, followed by burial in
Sedgwick, Kansas at Hillside Cemetery. There will be a dinner
following the burial at 514 N. Franklin in Sedgwick. The family would
like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to attend.
Condolences may be left at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
