Paul Stephen Doleshal, Sr., Age: 73
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Jan 07, 1949---Jan 21, 2022

Paul S. Doleshal, Sr., 73, died on January 21, 2022 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was surrounded by his children and loved ones. 

Paul was born on January 7, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John Doleshal and Catherine (Wilt) Doleshal. He was raised in their family home on 53rd Street, along with his sister, Nita, and eight brothers, Mike, Dennis, Dave, John, Bob, Pat, Jimmy and Tommy. Paul attended Christ the King, where he was an alter boy, and graduated from Washington High School in 1968. After graduating, he became a carpenter’s apprentice and began his long career as a carpenter and general contractor. 

Paul married his high school sweetheart, Susan, and togetherthey raised two sons: Paul Doleshal, Jr., and Jake Doleshal. Paul later married Sherry Doleshal and together they raised two beautiful daughters: Katie (Doleshal) Richmond and Stephanie Doleshal. 

Paul built many beautiful homes around the Kansas City area, often for friends and family. He was generous with his time, and for decades lent his construction skills out to many who were need of his aid. Paul’s quick wit and kind nature brought joy to so many people and he will be missed by all. Paul loved his family, friends, springtime, beautiful houses and cool cars. Paul’s passing calls to mind the laughter and love he left behind. 

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Dave Doleshal. He is survived by his sons, Paul, Jr., of Double Oak, Texas, his son Jake, of Kansas City, Missouri, his daughter Katie, of Olathe, Kansas, and his daughter Stephanie, of Kansas City, Kansas. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Christy Doleshal, his daughter-in-law Eva Doleshal, his son-in-law Ryan Richmond, and his grandchildren, Ben and Amelia Doleshal, and Anna and Marcus Richmond.

A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Parish, 3024 N. 53rd Street, Kansas City, Kansas, to be followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m.Those who wish to remember Paul in a special way can make contributions in his memory to the Greater Kansas City Squirrel Sanctuary and Habitat (wink) or better yet, Children’s Mercy (donations at: childrensmercy.org/ways-to-give/).


Condolences

Mike Beashore Jan 24, 2022

Friend ,Olathe, ,Kansas

Very sorry to hear about Paul's passing.Although not seeing each other for a while we have stayed friends since high school. Paul was a lot of fun to be around and glad to call him "friend". Condolences to the family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you. RIP Paul.

Larry Denney Jan 24, 2022

Long time friend ,Overland park ,Kansas

So sorry for your loss....Paul will be missed by so many...😥

Susie Shumake (McMillian) Jan 24, 2022

High School Friend ,Pinetop ,Arizona

I grew up with Paul in Wellborn and graduated together. We had many mutual Friends. Paul had a dry funny sense of humor and everyone loved him. I am sorry you lost your best friend. He will be remembered by many.

Patricia Moravac Jan 25, 2022

Friend and neighbor ,Kansas city ,Kansas

It is with great sadness to hear of Paul's passing. I have many great memories. I did not have the pleasure of knowing you but I do know how proud and how much he loved his children. I eatched Stephanie and Katie grow up on Garfield. I lost contact after I moved. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Paul I will never forget your friendship. God bless a simple man.

Dick Rouyer Jan 26, 2022

Friend Neighbor ,Excesior Springs ,Missouri

I grew up one block away from the Doleshal family we were all brothers as friends I love each and every one of them and we all had lots of fun growing up in that great KCKS neighborhood we all had hot rod cars in fact I bought a Paul Doleshal built 350 Chevy V8 from Paul for my 63 Biscayne and it was a hot rod motor.Paul was always the life of the party he was easy going and always kind and cheerful. I miss him like a brother and will always look back on the fun we all had growing up.I miss Mrs Doleshal shaking her fist at me when I slowly drove up 53rd st. Paul will be missed by many. Condolences to the awesome Doleshal family.

Susan Raines Jan 28, 2022

Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Barbie (Kilkenny) Lewerke Jan 28, 2022

Paul and I are first cousins on our Moms side. ,Mason City ,Iowa

Dear family of Paul I am so very sorry to here about the passing of Paul. Our good memories of our time with him will always be there to enjoy. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Barbie and Al Lewerke.

Diane Bailes Jan 28, 2022

Friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

To all the Doleshals' Paul was so great. He and his brothers were a big part of my Steve's life growing up. It is surprising they all lived with all the stories I heard. Remembering the good times will help get through the hurt and loss.

John and Jeni Behen Jan 29, 2022

Long-time Friends ,Kansas City ,Kansas

We were so shocked and sad to read of Paul's passing. We have a treasure trove of wonderful memories involving the entire Doleshal family that we keep close...a great family, each and every one. Paul had such a clever, low-key personality, he was always easy to talk to and had terrific, fun stories. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and will hold you in our hearts.

Don Fields Jan 29, 2022

Friend ,Basehor ,Kansas

I just heard of Paul’s passing.....Paul was a great friend. The Doleshal family is in my thoughts and prayers. Don Fields

Christiana Jackson Feb 01, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all.