Paul Joseph McGovern, 86, of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 2nd, 10:00 a.m., at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS with burial following in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 1st, at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Loretta Schad McGovern Scholarship Fund at University of St. Mary, 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS, 66048.
Paul was born May 26, 1926, in Kansas City, MO, to James and Loretto McGovern. He attended Rockhurst High School and College and was a small business owner for 25 years. Paul married Loretta Schad August 28, 1948. He served in the Army and the Marines; he received the Purple Heart and other awards. Paul loved to golf and had 5 hole-in-ones.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta. He is survived by his children: Kathleen (Roger) Anderson of Chicago, IL, Loral (Kirk) Frohme of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Paul J. (Becky) McGovern, Jr. of Kansas City, MO, Michael (Tana) McGovern of Olathe, KS, Timothy (Anne) McGovern of Leawood, KS, Sheila (Mark) Thill of Overland Park, KS; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and best friend and godchild, Anita Chestnut of Kansas City, MO.
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