Discher, Paul Lanny, age 74, passed away on November 25, 2025.
Beloved husband of Christine M. Discher (nee Fedchak) for 52 years; loving father of Diane Discher and David Discher; dearest brother of Judy Doolin, Michael (Linda) Discher, Fred (Chris) Discher and the late Linda Discher; dear brother in law of John (Gail) Fedchak, Cathy (Mike) Shaw, Carin Fedchak, Jean Fedchak and Jim (Deb) Fedchak and son-in-law of Irene (the late John) Fedchak.
Services: The family of Paul Discher will receive guests at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Friday, December 5, from 3:00 pm until time of memorial services at 4:00 pm.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sending my love and condolences to you all.
chris i just heard so sorry
Paul was a great photographer, creative designer, and tireless historian. I looked forward to hearing his stories each month at the 4th Tuesday, Southwest School Monthly Luncheon. He will be greatly missed.
Paul was a good man and a good friend for many years.
As a Southwest High School alum, I just wanted to say how much Paul will be missed. In addition to being an all around nice guy, he was quite the SWHS historian. I always enjoyed it when Paul took the mike at our monthly luncheons and took us all on a stroll down Southwest HS memory lane. My condolences to his entire family and friends.
Paul was a treasure trove of information for his beloved Southwest High, and gave freely of his time. He will be a huge loss for Southwest alums and the community in general. Deepest condolences on your loss.
Rest in Peace Paul. To your family so sorry for your loss. May you remember all the wonderful times together.
I’ll always remember Paul as “Mr. Southwest High School” and Paul did more to continue the camaraderie of the alumni of Southwest High than anyone I know. He will be greatly missed! I’m grateful for all he has accomplished.
All Hail to thee our Alma Mater…All Hail to thee Dear SW HIGH…Paul Discher will be missed and he has enriched our memories of our Highschool years in every form, Media, Gatherings, and informal presentations to preserve the wonderful years when we “came to age”… you gave us chapters of life to treasure forever. Thank You Paul. Your enthusiasm will be sorely missed. Our prayers for your family as they mourn your passing….SW LONGHORN Class of ’67 Gladys Nickens Nations
I only knew Paul through the Southwest High Luncheons and yet he made a lasting impression as someone who loved life today as well as life in the past. He was a great teacher for all of us at the luncheons who cherished his glimpses into our past. Rest in peace Paul.
Paul’s devotion to preserving and sharing the history of Southwest High School was such a wonderful blessing for fellow alums. His photography of the monthly luncheons and videography of the reunions were a treasure. He was a wonderful, dedicated person and will be well remembered and truly missed. My prayers and condolences to his family.
As a Southwest High School alum, I just wanted to say how much Paul will be missed. I always enjoyed it when Paul took the mike at our monthly luncheons and gave us interesting tidbits of history about our high school. Paul also helped a lot with the 60 year reunion of our class of 65. I hope the web pages with his photographs can remain available in the future as part of his legacy.
My condolences to his entire family and friends.
Paul added so much to the SW website and to the monthly luncheons. What a talented man he was, and also what a kind and generous one! I am so sorry for your loss.
Just before Veteran’s Day, Paul and I become acquainted after his detective skills found me. Paul learned that my brother and I were Southwest HIgh School graduates and he wanted to learn more about us. Paul was so gracious, kind, and enthusiastic. It is truly my loss that we did not have the chance to meet as we had planed during the Southwest High School luncheon on Tuesday to share our joy of imaging. I fear we have lost a guiding light and a wonderful man.
I’ve only known Paul for the 2 years I’ve been attending the SW High luncheons, but I am truly amazed at how dedicated and talented he was. He made everyone feel special through his photography each month, and especially if we were honored enough to be on the cover of ‘People’ (so creative!). My condolences to your family – Paul will be greatly missed.
Kathie Reichert Jared
SW Class of January’64
So sorry. You did so much for our school Southwest. We’ll miss seeing you at all our reunions. You took so many pictures that will be treasured.
The memorial was well attended, and his daughter gave a great tribute.