David J. Paul

1966 – 2020

David Joseph Paul, age 53, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2020, at his home. A service celebrating David’s Life will be at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  David will be cremated following the service and burial will be at a later date in Sunset Memory Garden with his wife Debbie. Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson’s education fund in care of his father, Matthew Paul. Care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com. 

David was born August 2, 1966, the son of Richard and Virginia Paul. He graduated from Atchison High School and attended NEK Vocational School. He and Cheryl Vandiver were married shortly after graduation and later divorced. David married Deborah “Debbie” Blasi August 1, 2014. Debbie preceded him in death on May 1, 2019. David was a longtime employee at Bradken as an arc air welder and blast operator. In his spare time he enjoyed many things including motorcycling, working on cars-especially his ’69 Camero, barbecuing, antiques, the Kansas City Chiefs, KU Jayhawks, his cats that he and Debbie took in and spending time with family and friends. He was currently in the process of remodeling his house. 

Survivors include his two sons, Matthew J. (Autumn) Paul, Alexander J. Paul; one grandson, Keaton J. Paul; his mother, Virginia L. Paul; brother, Danny W. (Deanna) Paul; father-in-law, Ken Blasi; brother-in-law, David Blasi; sisters-in-law, Denise B. Becerra, Dana B. Weaver; uncle, Jerome Paul; nieces , nephews and a special friend, Ted Ackman.He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Paul. David was a fun, loving and caring person to all who knew him or whom he met and will be sadly missed by many.