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Paul Jacob Flax Sr.

Birth	:	22 Feb 1934 Ransom, Ness County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 2018 Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis, Ellis County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9427200, -99.5491800
Description	:	Paul Jacob Flax, Sr., age 84, of Hays, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at HaysMed. He was born on February 22, 1934 in Ransom, KS to Frank I. and Catherine Flax. His mother, Catherine died in 1942 and Frank married Clara Weber. Paul attended Ellis High School and graduated in 1951. After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Army and served his country from 1954-1956. He had worked in the oilfield for most of his life and was a driller for Abercrombie Oil Company for over 31 years. He lived in Ransom and then... Read More	Paul Jacob Flax, Sr., age 84, of Hays, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at HaysMed. He was born on February 22, 1934 in Ransom, KS to Frank I. and Catherine Flax. His mother, Catherine died in 1942 and Frank married Clara Weber. Paul attended Ellis High School and graduated in 1951. After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Army and served his country from 1954-1956. He had worked in the oilfield for most of his life and was a driller for Abercrombie Oil Company for over 31 years. He lived in Ransom and then moved to Ellis. On September 7, 1957, Paul married Dolores Ann Flax in Ellis. The family then moved to Hill City, where he lived for 55 years. In 2015, he moved to Hays. He enjoyed his family, nieces, nephews, camping and playing cards. Paul played the accordion for Andy Anderson Dance Band and played monthly music with his accordion at various nursing homes in the area. He was devoted in his Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 9139 in Ellis. Survivors include his daughter; Sharon Kay Flax of Phillipsburg; two sons, Paul Jacob Flax, Jr. and his wife Julie of Culver, KS, Bernard “Bernie” John Flax and his wife Teresa of Wichita; three brothers, Alfred Flax and his wife Ida of Wichita, Walter Hicks of Missouri and George Weber and his wife Charlotte of Wichita; two sisters, Agnes Richmeier and her husband Edwin and Dorothy Weber both of WaKeeney; four grandchildren, Cody & Kylie Flax, Courtney Johnson & Brandi Clinton; two great-grandchildren, Trinity & Paisley Johnson as well as a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother; twin sons, Gerald & Derald and son, Gregory Flax; sisters, Minnie Flax, Rosie Hicks, infant sister, Catherine Flax, Albertina Fehrenbach and her husband Frank, Virginia Weber Robinette and her husband Danny; brothers, Leonard Weber, Gilbert Flax and his wife Seraphine. Funeral services for Paul will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11 from 4-8:00 PM with a rosary and parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at the Keithley Funeral Chapel. Visitation on Thursday will be from 9:00 AM until service time at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund and/or to the Masses. Arrangements are in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St., Ellis, KS 67637. ***************************************************** Wife's obit: Mass of Christian burial for Dolores A. Flax, age 70 of Hill City, Kansas will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City with Father Don McCarthy as Celebrant. Mrs. Flax passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at her home in Hill City. She was born November 7, 1937 in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Richard & Isabelle (Geist) Rupp. She graduated from Ellis High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Alter Society in Hill City, the V.F.W. Auxiliary #9139 in Ellis, enjoyed crocheting, and reading cookbooks as well as spending time with her family. On September 7, 1957 she married Paul J. Flax, Sr. in Ellis. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her daughter Sharon Flax of Hill City; sons Paul J. Jr. and wife Julie Flax of Culver, Kansas, Bernard & wife Teresa Flax of Wichita; daughter-in-law Cheryl Rilinger of Garden City, Kansas, sister-in-law Joyce Rupp of Lochbuie, Colorado; sisters Mary and husband Frank Mermis of Hays, Alice and husband Paul Schrant of Walker, KS, Firma Jean & husband Sylvanus Rome of St. Peter, KS; grandchildren Brandy Goodwin of Dodge City, KS, Courtney Johnson of Wichita, KS, Cody Flax of Culver, KS, Kylie Flax of Culver; adopted grandchildren Nicki Garrison of Oklahoma, Travis Garrison of Hill City, KS, April & husband Dick Butler of Zurich, KS; adopted great-grandchildren Paine Sutter of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and Kaytlynn Butler of Zurich, KS. Dolores was preceded in death by sons Gregory, January 5, 1987, twin infant sons Gerald and Derald, September 3, 1962, parents, Richard and Isabelle (Geist) Rupp, Brother, Francis Rupp, Brother and Sister-In-Laws, Bob and Verna Rupp and Marvin and Linda Rupp. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City, Kansas and from 6:30 Ð 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City, Kansas where a Christian Wake Service will be at 6:30. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am, Saturday October 4, 2008 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hill City. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the St Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Ellis, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or in the form of masses and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Hays Daily News, 10/3/2008 *****************************************************

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Where is Paul Jacob Flax Sr.'s memorial?
Paul Jacob Flax Sr.'s memorial is located at: St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis, Ellis County, USA.
When did Paul Jacob Flax Sr. death?
Paul Jacob Flax Sr. death on 8 Jul 2018 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Paul Jacob Flax Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.9427200
Longitude: -99.5491800

Family Members:

Parent

Frank I. Flax

(1901 - 1979)

Catherine Flax Flax

(1905 - 1942)

Spouse

Dolores Ann Rupp Flax

(1937 - 2008)

Siblings

Minnie Flax

(1928 - 1947)

Agnes Armilda Flax Richmeier

(1937 - 2021)

Catherine Flax

(1942 - 1942)

Children

Gregory Lee Flax

(1959 - 1987)

Gerald Flax

(1962 - 1962)

Derald Flax

(1962 - 1962)

Flowers:

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