Dr. Paul Alan McRae, age 91, passed away peacefully September 2, 2024, in Hays, Kansas. He was born August 2, 1933, on the family 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 Ellis County 4-H Scholarship and Development. Please put Dr. Paul McRae in the memo line. Memorial donations can also be made to The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, in Paul’s memory. Memorials may be sent to Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas 67642.
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.