Paul Peffly
August 15, 1946 ~ November 26, 2021
Paul Peffly, 75, General Contractor, died Friday, November 26, 2021. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Countryside Christian Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Lauerence and Carmen Peffly. Survived by his wife, Melinda Cryer-Peffly of Andover, KS; daughter, Gretchen (Luke) Benjamin of Lacey, WA; sons, Eddie (Tina) Peffly of Lacey, WA, Zachary W. (Brianna) Cryer of Wichita; siblings, Jonathan (Mary Jane) Peffly of Ottawa, KS, Joy (Fred) Barbee of Portland, OR, Phil (Paula) Peffly of Augusta, KS, Ruth (John) Bay of Madera, CA, Tim (Jane) Peffly of Madera, CA, David Peffly of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Tyson Winder, Noah Winder, Alixzandria Peffly, Gavin Peffly, Everly Cryer, Maddox Cryer. A memorial has been established with Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
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Paul had tremendous integrity. He was always helping people. You could always count on him in good times and bad. He was truly one of the good guys, he will be sorely missed.
I’ve worked alongside Paul for several years as an irrigation contractor. Paul was a perfectionist, had a great eye for detail. He always made sure everything was right for the customer. He always had a smile for me, and was very appreciative of the work I did for him. He loss will have a lasting impact on the housing community in and around Wichita. I will miss his laugh and his encouraging character.
Thanks Sparky. He loved working with you Aquarius guys. Melinda
Love you Aunt Melinda. Uncle Paul was always a wonderful supporter. Even if he never told you directly he was proud of you, you always knew that he cared through his actions and demeanor. I was very lucky to have him in my life and I will miss him dearly. – Kaitlin
Melinda, We want to send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We hope your memories of your husband will help at this time of sorrow. -Debbie and Marc Waldie
Dear Melinda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Take care and God Bless you. Marina Shauers
Thanks Marina
My sincere condolences to all of Paul’s family. I remember talking to Paul at various sporting events where Zack was participating. He was so supportive of Zack and Andover sports. He was a good man and gone too soon. Hugs to Melinda and Zack. Chris Parsons and Chad Hamman
Thanks Chris. Melinda
I have known Paul for many years as a loyal customer and friend. As manager of a local temporary staffing agency, all I had to say to our employees is, Pepco called, and they were ready to work for him. Paul treated all my employees with patience and respect. On occasion, I would ask Paul about structural, landscaping and erosion problems, with my personal residence. He always offered to look at the problem and then offer offer advice. What a great man. I wish I would’ve had more time with him. He will be sorely missed. James Moore
Thank you for your kind words. Melinda
As a child in Ottawa in the 1950s, Paul was my best friend until the Peffly family moved to Arizona. In 1964, Paul returned to Ottawa to attend Ottawa University where he was an outstanding running back for the Braves for four years. Our friendship was renewed at that time and we remained best of friends until he graduated and we went our separate ways. Since then, I occasionally thought about Paul and the Peffly family. I wish I would have had the opportunity to see him again and reminisce before his death. I also wish I had known this earlier as I could have come to his funeral. My hope is that Paul is with Jesus now and that I will see him again in heaven. My condolences to his wife, children, siblings, extended family, and friends. Wayne Wiggins
Thank you Wayne. I am just now getting around to reading these tributes. It is nice to know that you have such fond memories of Paul growing up. He was a Christian, so he is with our Savior now.
I have just learned this news! To say it saddens me to my core is a tremendous understatement. My sincerest condolences to all of his family. Paul knew me for most of my life; when I was about 15, he forever changed the trojectory of my future! How many adults did you know at 15 who would require you to read the book See You at The Top by Zig Ziglar? I will never forget he truly cared and took a very personal interest in me and my future. I still tear up from a conversation he had with me just before he grounded me (I was 15) for not coming home on Saturday night like I was supposed to. While not always in agreement, I deeply loved and respected him. To say there is regret for not saying so during the past 23 years…well words are not sufficient, it never occurred to me 1999 would be the last time I would ever see him.