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PAUL MCRAE Obituary
Dr. Paul Alan McRae, age 91, passed away peacefully September 2, 2024, in Hays, Kansas. He was born August 2, 1933, on the farm in Graham County, Kansas, to John D. and Ruth Emily (Rice) McRae. Paul was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, mentor and friend.
Paul dedicated his life to his family, veterinary practice and farming. He was also a dairy farmer, beef cow producer, pioneer in embryo transfers as well as a pilot. His impact on the community was profound, and he will be remembered for his work ethic, kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support for his friends and family. Paul is survived by his sister Shirley Radcliffe; children: Pam Livingston, Sue (Tim) Bickle, Debi (Tim) May, Paula (Trent) Carlson, and Mike (Tanya) McRae; grandchildren: Emily, Sarah, Christina, Matthew, Nathan, Jacob, Tiffany, Tyler, John Paul, Mikel, Whitney, Trevor, Danielle, Bailey, Chase, Gregory, Sierra, Erin, and Bonnie; great-grandchildren: Courtney, Drake, Madison, Mick, Harper, Lincoln, Eleanor, Kayla, Heidi, Jordan, Dietrich, Magnolia, Hazel, Avia, Hunter, Dahlia, Esther, Elijah, Eden, Elena, Chloe, Carter and Emrie. He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Ruth Emily McRae; his brother, David McRae; and his sister Maureen Yeakley.
Visitation will be held September 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City, Kansas, followed by a graveside burial at 3:30 PM at Prairie Home Cemetery. There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Hays, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dr. Paul McRae 4-H Scholarship in Paul's memory. Memorials may be sent to Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas 67642.
In Paul's legacy of love, hard work, dedication, and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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Allen C Schmidt
July 28, 2025
Its good to recall some of the great memories I had with Paul. We spent hours together visiting in the dairy barn, lab, and around the farm. We didn't just talk farming, dairy, or his embryo transfer work. Paul and I had some pretty deep talks about life, family, world affairs, and even politics. Paul was a friend and at times, a mentor. He left a legacy and I miss him being around. Bless his Soul.
Allen C Schmidt
February 19, 2025
I drive by Paul's farm nearly everyday and think of him every time I pass by. He was a champion of sorts for me in helping me get started in my dairy farm and registered Holstein herd operation. Paul did embryo transfer and some veterinarian work for me. We only lived a few miles away so I would see him often in those days and we would have a lot to visit about, even though Paul was sometimes a man of fewer words and more work. He was also mentor of sorts for me when I was called back into the Army and had to sell off my dairy cattle. I wish I would have had more opportunity to visit with him but when the Army called, I had to leave for 16 years to complete my duty. When I returned, we restarted our neighbor to neighbor and friend to friend relationship. I will see him again and that gives me a smile.
Allen Schmidt
September 7, 2024
"Doc" Paul was not only a great Vet, he was a mentor of sorts to me when I returned to the farm from my initial Army service. Paul helped me start my herd with his embryo transfer skills, of which he was a pioneer. I am thankful I got to visit & have coffee earlier this summer & visit about those days we worked together. Rest in God´s peace my friend!
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