Douglas Blehm, 68, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home in Hays.

Douglas was born May 18, 1949 in Russell, Kansas, the son of Frederic and Phyllis Mae (Shipman) Blehm.  He grew up in Russell.  Douglas has had to deal with disabilities his whole life and this has limited what he could do.

Douglas’ surviving family include his brother, Mark Blehm (Tia) of Russell, Kansas; nieces, Katy Nuss (Brandon) of Russell, Kansas and Jessica Blehm (Ron Bieberle) of Great Bend, Kansas; and three great nephews, Micah Nuss, Caleb Nuss and Samuel Nuss.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Blehm.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Hill Crest Cemetery in Florence, Kansas with Pastor John Branson officiating.  No visitation will be held. A Memorial has been established with DSNWK Volga House in Hays.  Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.