Paul R. Neeland, 77, died April 23, 2010 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. He was born September 7, 1932 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Donovan Joseph and Mary Agnes Mamie (Risse) Neeland. He married Bernice A. Stoss September 7, 1955 at Olmitz, Kansas. He was a Great Bend High School graduate with the class of 1950 and attended Spartan School of Aeronautics where he received airplane mechanic training. A farmer his entire life, he was fixed base operator at the Larned Airport, Larned, Kansas. In 1955, the Neeland family moved from Larned to the Neeland family farm where Paul continued the family farming operation. He served during the Korean Conflict as a Corporal and as an aviation crew chief in the United States Army. Mr. Neeland was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend; the Knights of Columbus, Great Bend and Larned; former commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, a former board member of Farm Bureau, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, all of Larned; was Larned Township board member; taught ground school; and was a commercial pilot and mechanic. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His favorite pastimes were teasing his loved ones, traveling, and working in his shop. Survivors include his wife, Bernice A. Neeland, of the home; four children: Craig Neeland and wife Sheryl, Great Bend; Diane King and husband James, Pittsburg, Kansas; Patricia Bryant and husband Patrick, Salina; and Steve Neeland and wife Lisa, Great Bend; one brother, John D. Neeland, Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Christine Keeler and husband Charles, Great Bend; ten grandchildren: Sarah Neeland, Adam Neeland, Alyssa King Cook, Nichole King, Jayme King, Dylan Bryant, Madison Bryant, Morgan Bryant, Tanner, Neeland and Allison Neeland; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael J. Neeland; one sister, Zita Kreutzer Carlson and husband Paul Kreutzer; and one sister-in-law, Elaine Neeland Sayler. Vigil Service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Reginald A. Urban will be celebrant. Burial with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials in Mr. Neelands name have been established with the Holy Family School or the CKMC Foundation to Benefit the Heartland Cancer Center, both in care of the funeral home.