Paul Benitz, 87, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 6, 2026 at Falls City. He was born March 26, 1939 at Wathena, KS to Ernest and Leona (Benningfield) Benitz.

He married Glenda Zoucha on February 24, 1970 at Falls City. She passed away January 22, 2003.

Paul served in the Kansas Nation Guard at Hiawatha.

Paul was raised in northeast Kansas and graduated from Highland High School in 1957. Following graduation, he started farming on the family farm with his father. When married the couple established their home in Rulo and he continued farming and farmed his entire life. Paul was a lover of dogs. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Nebraska Soybean Board and served on the Richardson County Rural Water District.

Paul is survived by a daughter, Paula Kaslon and her husband Curtis of Lincoln, step-daughter, Terry Fisher and her husband Gary Navis of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren, Shelley Huppert, Jim and Mike Rhian, great-grandchildren, Kamdyn and Kreighton Huppert, special friend, Ruth Groothuis of Auburn. He was preceded in death his parents, wife, sister, Virginia Jeffers, step-children, Mike Fisher and Phyllis Fisher

Mr. Benitz has been cremated and a graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Steele Cemetery with Pastor Ken Humphrey officiating. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

No viewing, visitation or book to sign. Friends may leave cards and memorials at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home during regular business hours.