Paul E. Schartz, 75, died July 17, 2008 at Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born July 6, 1933 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Paul J. and Mary (Helfrich) Schartz. He married Nancy Moran October 29, 1953 at Claflin, Kansas. He was president of Schartz, Inc., and also was involved in farming. A longtime resident of Claflin, moving from Ellinwood, Mr. Schartz was a 1951 graduate of Ellinwood High School. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Schartz was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, and American Legion Post #286, Hoisington. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Schartz, Claflin, Kansas; and children and grandchildren: Paul Schartz, Jr and wife, Gerry, Claflin, Kansas, and their children Christopher, Melissa, and Luke; Craig Schartz and wife, Nancy, Westminster, Colorado, and their children Emily and Sara Schartz; Anita Pauls and husband, Michael, Overland Park, Kansas, and their children Austin and Clayton Pauls; Retired SFC Joseph Brian Schartz and wife, Aean, Seoul, South Korea; Aaron Schartz and wife, Jana, North Platte, Nebraska, and their children, Anne, Amy, and Matthew; and Ed Schartz and wife, Danette, Claflin, Kansas, and their children, Ross, Hillary, Bethany, and Breanna Schartz. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Matthew Schartz. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the church with Fathers John Maes and Charles Mazouch celebrants. Burial will be at Claflin Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2008 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.