Paul R. Chisholm, 85, died April 1, 2011 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born March 24, 1926 at Raleigh, Mississippi, the son of John U. and Eva (Devlin) Chisholm. He married Joan Schartz August 24, 1957 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kansas. He worked for Jones and Laughlin Steel Manufacturing and Mission Manufacturing and later was a farmer and stockman. He was a Great Bend resident since 1954, coming from Mississippi. Mr. Chisholm was a United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater of Operations being stationed in Italy. Mr. Chisholm was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and the BPO Elks Lodge #1127. Survivors include his wife, Joan Chisholm, of the home; one son, Scott Chisholm and wife Linda, Great Bend; two grandchildren: Ashley Deann Chisholm and Brenton Paul Chisholm, both of Great Bend; two nieces: Wanda Moore and Mary Ann Myrick, both of Laurel, Mississippi; two great-nieces: Lauren Jefcoat and Rebecca Moore, both of Laurel; and one great-nephew, Chad Myrick, Laurel. He was preceded in death by one son, Bradley John Chisholm; infant twin daughters; and two sisters, Minnie Matthews and Lucille Mauldin. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2011 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Fathers Reginald A. Urban and Rene Guesnier will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of the funeral home.