in memoriam

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Douglas Blehm

Douglas Blehm, 68, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at his home in Hays.

Douglas was born May 18, 1949, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Frederic and Phyllis Mae (Shipman) Blehm. He grew up in Russell. Douglas has had to deal with disabilities his whole life and this has limited what he could do.

Douglas’ surviving family include his brother, Mark Blehm and wife, Tia, of Russell, Kansas; nieces, Katy Nuss and husband, Brandon, of Russell, Kansas, and Jessica Blehm and partner, Ron Bieberle, of Great Bend, Kansas; and three great-nephews, Micah Nuss, Caleb Nuss, and Samuel Nuss.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Blehm.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Florence, Kansas, with Pastor John Branson officiating. No visitation will be held.

A memorial has been established with DSNWK Volga House in Hays. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.