Paul Marion Matter, 78, died Nov. 16, 2022, in Beloit, Kansas. Paul was born in Beloit on Nov. 20, 1943, to Marion and Letha (Dyas) Matter of Jewell, Kansas. Paul attended the Jewell schools and graduated from Jewell High School in 1961. He went on to Fort Hays State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1966. While he was in college, Paul joined the Army National Guard, which he served in for six years. During his service he attended officers training school where he was promoted to the rank of 1st lieutenant.

Paul met his future wife, Carole (Katz), while attending Fort Hays. They were married Nov. 26, 1966, in Kinsley, Kansas. To this union, four children were born: Jude, Megan, Katrina and Mitch. Paul and Carole raised their children on the family farm near Jewell. Paul lived in the Jewell and Jamestown area farming until five years ago when retiring to Beloit.

Paul was dedicated to farming. It was especially important to him to be a good steward of the land. After he retired, his love for the land and countryside continued. He was the happiest driving the backroads. Throughout his life, he enjoyed coffee in the morning with his friends in Jewell, and later on with his friends in Beloit. Paul especially enjoyed watching his children's many activities as they grew up, and then in his later years watching his grandchildren's as well. Even when he was not feeling well, a visit from his grandchildren would bring a smile to his face.

Survivors include his wife, Carole, of the home; children: Jude (Heather) Matter of Beloit, Megan (Scott) Young of Mankato, Katrina (Kevin) Jones of Beloit, Mitch (Lyssa) Matter of Beloit; and grandchildren: Katia; Logan, Devon, Mason; Tyler, Cole, Lane, Anna Marie; Grace, Ember, Josie. He is also survived by nephews Dallas (Belinda) Katz, Chris Tegley, and niece Elizabeth (Johnny) Curtis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Coral Ann and Richard Tegley of California; and nephew, John David Tegley.

Paul was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit for 55 years. He was also a member of the Jewell County American Legion.

His funeral was at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit. Visitation was from 1 to 7 p.m., with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the church or the Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation. Roberts Family Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at http://www.robertsfamilyfs.com