Paul W. Kling was a 48-year member of the National Ski Patrol who was deeply dedicated to the success of National Ski Patrol in New Hampshire.
Loudon, NH
– Paul W. Kling, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Born in the Philadelphia area, Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force and later moved to New Hampshire and settled in Loudon, where he embraced the outdoor lifestyle he loved and built a life in the Concord and surrounding community.
Paul was the proud owner and operator of Paul’s Alignment Service, serving the Concord and surrounding area for more than 50 years. Through his dedication, integrity, and friendly spirit, he built a successful business and lasting relationships with customers, colleagues, and friends throughout the community.
A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Paul found great joy in skiing, hiking, competitive running, and backpacking throughout the mountains and trails of New Hampshire. Combining his love of the mountains with his commitment to helping others, Paul proudly served with the National Ski Patrol for 48 years and remained an alumni member. Paul and his wife, Lisa, spent numerous years ski patrolling together, including time with the Mount Washington Ski Patrol, guiding visitors on the mountain while helping provide safety and assistance to those enjoying the mountain.
Paul was a devoted family man. He shared 49 wonderful years with his beloved wife and companion, Lisa Kling. Together they embraced a life filled with adventure, outdoor pursuits, and family time.
Paul was the proud father of Tammy, Bill, Paul, and Jonathan Kling. He was a loving grandfather to eight grandchildren: Bill, Elizabeth, Dylan, Andrew, Katelyn, Sophia, Grace, and Lydia, and a cherished great-grandfather to three great-grandchildren: Chanel, Alexandra, and Anna.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Hazel Kling, and by his brother, Bill Kling.
He also leaves behind many dear friends and business associates whose lives were enriched by his kindness, humor, and understanding character.
Paul W. Kling will be remembered for his passion for life, his unwavering commitment, his drive, and his unique ability to find humor even in the most difficult times. His presence, wisdom, and laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord, New Hampshire. The Kling family invites all to a gathering immediately following the service in the Immaculate Heart of Mary function room with snacks and refreshments as family and friends mingle and reminisce.
Paul’s love for the mountains, the slopes, and the outdoors will live on in the many lives he touched.
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This obituary may be read on the Concord Monitor website. Paul Kling Obituary (1942 – 2026) – Loudon, NH – Concord Monitor
Paul W. Kling’s National Ski Patrol History within the New Hampshire Region
1971-1990 Member Highlands Ski Patrol
1975, 1996 Basic Mountaineering Courses
1978, 88, 96 Basic Avalanche Courses
1985-86 Assistant Patrol Director, Highlands Patrol
1987-89 Patrol Director, Highlands Patrol
1988 Senior Status Ski & Toboggan @ Cannon Mt.
1988 NH Region “Outstanding Volunteer Patroller of Year”
1988 Instructor Development Phase I
1988 Awarded National Appointment #7039
1989 Patrol Director of “NH Region Outstanding Patrol of Year”
1990 Instructor Development Phase II Ski & Toboggan
1990-93 Senior Ski & Toboggan Trainer/Evaluator
1990-94 Central NH Section Chief (Elected 5 years) )
1991-98 Member of Gunstock Ski Patrol
1993 Chairperson Section Chiefs Spring Officers Meeting Albany, NY
1994-95 Assistant NH Region Director
1995 Northern NH Section Chief (Appointed to finish another’s term)
1995-2014 Member Mt. Washington (Tuckerman Ravine) Volunteer Ski Patrol (20 years)
1995 Yellow Merit Star Award
1996-97 NH Region Director
1997 Distinguished Service Award
1997 Chairperson Section Chiefs Spring Officers Meeting Albany, NY
1997-2004 NH Region Election Committee Chairperson
1999-2018 NH Region Historian
1999-2018 Member Ragged Mt. Ski Patrol
2003 Special Honorary Award from NH Region Director
2002-04 NSP National Awards Judge
2005 Northern Section Chief (Appointed to finish someone’s term)
2005-2006 NH Region Election Committee Member
2007 Mountain Travel & Rescue I Course
2007-2016 NH Region Election Committee Chairperson
2011 US Forest Service “Volunteer of the Year” NH Adrosooggin District
2012 Purple Merit Star (Life Saving Award)
2011-2015 NH Region Patrollers Award Banquet Co-Chair (Annual Event)
2014-2023 Eastern Division Awards Judge
2014 Eastern Division “Certificate of Appreciation” @ Spring Officers Meeting NY
2015 Mt Washington Volunteer Patrol “Swampy Paris Award” First Time Presented
2016 Special Sub Committee Award Member (Eastern Division)
2016-2018 Eastern Division “Hall of Fame” Selection Committee Member
2017 NH Region Patrollers Award Banquet Co-Chair
2018 NH Region Election Committee Member
