Donald D. Tajchman, 61, died September 26, 2008 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born July 8, 1947 at Hillsboro, Kansas, the son of Peter and Adeline (Roh) Tajchman. He married Pauline Demel October 14, 1972 at Great Bend. A resident of Great Bend since 1973, coming from Marion County, Mr. Tajchman was employed by Glass King Manufacturing and worked for the Alfalfa Pellet Mill for twenty-five years. Mr. Tajchman was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Tajchman, of the home; three brothers: Clarence Tajchman, Abilene, Texas; Robert Tajchman, Firestone, Colorado; and Patrick Tajchman, Marion, Kansas; and one sister, Patricia White, Fruitland Park, Florida. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard Tajchman and Francis Tajchman; and one sister, Margaret Rueschhoff. Vigil service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend. Father Floyd McKinney will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Pilsen Cemetery, Pilsen, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Father Kapaun Guild or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of the funeral home.