Paul Edward Dicks

Paul E. Dicks, 76, of Bella Vista passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born on October 14, 1946, in Wichita, Kan., to Hazel and Paul Dicks. Paul graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita and went on to study and graduate from Wichita State University. He then began an illustrious career with the Internal Revenue Service, where he worked for just over 30 years. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista, Knights of Columbus, NARFE, and Toastmasters International. He was also an adamant volunteer in the Bella Vista community. He loved traveling and dancing with his wife, Dolores, his time on the golf course, and was an avid runner. He displayed his passion and love of music in many ways. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his mother, Hazel; and father, Paul; his brother, George; and his grandson, Dominic. Paul is survived by his wife, Dolores Stolfi-Dicks, of the home; daughter, Jennifer (Ruben) Chavez; son, Matt (Amanda) Dicks; stepdaughter, Lisa Morrell; stepson, Eric Stolfi; stepdaughter Gina (David) Criman-Lankston; his brother, John (Robin) Dicks; his brother, Don (Vickie) Dicks; and many other loving family members. Services will be Friday, November 11, 2022, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., with rosary to follow at 9:30 and funeral mass at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bella Vista. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com