{"id":8595,"date":"2026-03-10T14:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/?p=8595"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:04:40","slug":"in-memoriam-paul-w-kling-a-patrollers-patroller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/?p=8595","title":{"rendered":"In Memoriam: Paul W. Kling \u2013 A Patroller’s Patroller"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loudon, NH<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\u00a0– Paul W. Kling, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

He was predeceased by his parents, William and Hazel Kling, and by his brother, Bill Kling.<\/p>\n

He also leaves behind many dear friends and business associates whose lives were enriched by his kindness, humor, and understanding character.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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,\u00a0Concord, New Hampshire<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

Paul’s love for the mountains, the slopes, and the outdoors will live on in the many lives he touched.<\/p>\n

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To plant trees in memory, please visit the\u00a0Sympathy Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This obituary may be read on the Concord Monitor website.\u00a0 Paul Kling Obituary (1942 – 2026) – Loudon, NH – Concord Monitor<\/a><\/p>\n

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Paul W. Kling’s National Ski Patrol History within the New Hampshire Region<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1971-1990\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Member Highlands Ski Patrol
1975, 1996\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Basic Mountaineering Courses
1978, 88, 96\u00a0 \u00a0Basic Avalanche Courses
1985-86\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Assistant Patrol Director, Highlands Patrol
1987-89\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Patrol Director, Highlands Patrol
1988\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Senior Status Ski & Toboggan @ Cannon Mt.
1988\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 NH Region \u201cOutstanding Volunteer Patroller of Year\u201d
1988\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Instructor Development Phase I
1988\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Awarded National Appointment #7039
1989\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Patrol Director of \u201cNH Region Outstanding Patrol of Year\u201d
1990\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Instructor Development Phase II Ski & Toboggan
1990-93\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Senior Ski & Toboggan Trainer\/Evaluator
1990-94\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Central NH Section Chief (Elected 5 years) )
1991-98\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Member of Gunstock Ski Patrol
1993\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Chairperson Section Chiefs Spring Officers Meeting Albany, NY
1994-95\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Assistant NH Region Director
1995\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Northern NH Section Chief (Appointed to finish another\u2019s term)
1995-2014\u00a0 \u00a0 Member Mt. Washington (Tuckerman Ravine) Volunteer Ski Patrol (20 years)
1995\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Yellow Merit Star Award
1996-97\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 NH Region Director
1997\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Distinguished Service Award
1997\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Chairperson Section Chiefs Spring Officers Meeting Albany, NY
1997-2004\u00a0 \u00a0 NH Region Election Committee Chairperson
1999-2018\u00a0 \u00a0 NH Region Historian
1999-2018\u00a0 \u00a0 Member Ragged Mt. Ski Patrol
2003\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Special Honorary Award from NH Region Director
2002-04\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NSP National Awards Judge
2005\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Northern Section Chief (Appointed to finish someone\u2019s term)
2005-2006\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NH Region Election Committee Member
2007\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mountain Travel & Rescue I Course
2007-2016\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NH Region Election Committee Chairperson
2011\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0US Forest Service \u201cVolunteer of the Year\u201d NH Adrosooggin District
2012\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Purple Merit Star (Life Saving Award)
2011-2015\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0NH Region Patrollers Award Banquet Co-Chair (Annual Event)
2014-2023\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Eastern Division Awards Judge
2014\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Eastern Division \u201cCertificate of Appreciation\u201d @ Spring Officers Meeting NY
2015\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mt Washington Volunteer Patrol “Swampy Paris Award” First Time Presented
2016\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Special Sub Committee Award Member (Eastern Division)
2016-2018\u00a0 \u00a0 Eastern Division \u201cHall of Fame\u201d Selection Committee Member
2017 NH\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Region Patrollers Award Banquet Co-Chair
2018\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 NH Region Election Committee Member<\/p>\n

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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loudon, NH<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\u00a0– Paul W. Kling, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"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.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\nLoudon, NH<\/a>\u00a0- Paul W. Kling, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026.\r\n\r\nBorn 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.\r\n\r\nPaul 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.\r\n\r\nA 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.\r\n\r\nPaul 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.\r\n\r\nPaul 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.\r\n\r\nHe was predeceased by his parents, William and Hazel Kling, and by his brother, Bill Kling.\r\n\r\nHe also leaves behind many dear friends and business associates whose lives were enriched by his kindness, humor, and understanding character.\r\n\r\nPaul 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.\r\n\r\nA Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road,\u00a0Concord, New Hampshire<\/a>. 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.\r\n\r\nPaul's love for the mountains, the slopes, and the outdoors will live on in the many lives he touched.\r\n

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To plant trees in memory, please visit the\u00a0Sympathy Store<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nThis obituary may be read on the Concord Monitor website.\u00a0 Paul Kling Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Loudon, NH - Concord Monitor<\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,82,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-memoriam","category-rb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8595"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8651,"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8595\/revisions\/8651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/NewHampshireRegionNSP.org\/topshack\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}