Paul Splittorff Obituary

I want to thank you for your days on the mound Mingo had nothing but praise for you as a fellow pitcher, friend, and Kansas City Royalty. Job well done, Splitter.

You were an overall hero to me, and I'll do whatever it takes to get your #34 retired by the Royals. R.I.P. Splitt.

Your memory lives on in the hearts and minds of those who loved you.

I am so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of your great romance help ease your grief.

R.I.P Yankee Killer ! I'll always remmeber how you Took time to sign an Autograph. Donald In Colorado

I am so sorry to her of Mr. Splittorfs' passing. even when he was sick he was always kind, considerate. I feel blessed to have met him. Mrs. Splittorf you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen P RN unit 53.

Paul was an opponent and later a teammate of mine in Arlington Hgts Il.
A great competitor and teammate.
He will be missed..

WHEN I WAS A KID, FOLLOWING THE ROYALS AND PAUL SPLITTORFF WAS THE GREATEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. BESIDES FOLLOWING THE CUBS, WHITE SOX AND GEORGE BRETT, PAUL SPLITTORFF WAS A ROLE MODEL TO THE FANS OF THE BASEBALL WORLD, ROLE MODEL TO THE ROYALS AS WELL AS BEING A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND FRIEND TO HIS LOVED ONES AND PEOPLE WHO WORSHIPED HIM ALL THE TIME. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON HIS DEATH AND PASSING. PAUL WILL BE MISSED BY THE PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES WERE TOUCHED BY HIM. HE'S NOW THE GUARDIAN ANGEL IN HEAVEN. MAY HEAVEN HAVE A GOOD OLE TIME WITH HIM. PAUL'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Split .. Thanks for the memories at M'side, as a Delta Sig, a roommate and friend .. You will be missed

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

PAUL SPLITTORFF WAS A VERY FINE AND TALENTED BASEBALL PITCHER. HE IS THE LEADER OF HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE PEOPLE HE WAS WORKING WITH IN HIS JOBS. OUR CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY GO TO HIS WIFE, HIS CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS. THEY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

MY CONDOLENCES GO TO THE FAMILY OF ROYALS PITCHER PAUL SPLITTORFF. MAY THE LORD BRING YOU SUPPORT, COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

I am sad to learn of the passing of Paul. My deepest sympathy to Lynn and their family.
I remember so well how kind Paul was to be photographed in his pitching motion when Bruce was completing his thesis.
I will keep you all in my prayers.

Helene Dal Canton

God has taken Home a true Angel. My sons admired Paul as they grew up and I am so thankful they had such a wonderful man to look up to. Thank u to the entire family for sharing so much of your life with all of us. God Bless.

A true class act. A gentleman. Glory years...RIP Splitt...

Thanks for the memories, Paul. A brilliant light has gone out. And thank you to the Splittorff family for sharing your husband and father with the entire Kansas City community for all of these years. You can look back over the years with much pride knowing he made our little corner of the world a much better place for having been here.

Paul Splittorff was an even greater human being than he was as a baseball player and announcer. People like Paul come around very very rarely in life. He will be missed by all who knew him and watched both of his great careers. Rest In Peace Paul ,we are all now
better off just by having you as part of so many of our lives.

June 4, 2011

I listened to Splitt's last turn in the broadcast booth and I still have trouble processing the reality that I won't see him there in the future. I have enjoyed researching his life and career over the past few weeks and I am so proud that he worked until he had to go. I believe that's what he wanted. I pray that God's comfort will find the hearts of those who are missing Splitt.

Gretchen Roberts
Liberty, Missouri

I knew Paul as my youth baseball clinic coach in Valentine NE when Paul played in a summer league in Valentine NE. Paul was my favorite coach and player for the Valentine Hearts of Valentine NE. I followed Paul throughout his career. Paul was a leader in my mind long before reaching the Royals and he continued to lead in everything he did throughout his career. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

I knew Paul in a totally different way than most people,he was my Landlord years ago.I also did the cleaning for his rental properties,I was shocked to find out that this famous Royal,would don on his painting clothes and get right in there with me.I knew then that this man was genuine,and clueless to his fame. I feel bad becase it has been 5 years since I saw him,he gave an excellent Eulogy for a Friend we had in common. Comforting to know they are both together. So Paul,thank you for your kindness and generosity.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and the family.

Lynn, Jamie and Jennifer, I was so sorry to hear about Splitt's struggle and passing. The most fun I ever had on the job was when working with him. Will never forget his sense of humor, and, how he spoke of each of you so often with deep love and pride.

Steve & I enjoyed knowing you and bowling with you and becoming your friend I will always remember how kind you were. Good Luck Lynn

Goodbye my friend...will sing an Elvis song for you...My Way.

The splittorff family is so wonderful. True down to earth people!! Paul gave me a pair of white gloves to use to keep my hands warm in my first marathon. Its that type of a kind heart that is always remembered. Thank you

We didn't know Paul personally, but I felt we did, as we followed the Royals so closely during their best years. To you Lynn and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hey Jamie, I went to school with you and remember meeting your dad back then. I enjoyed listening to Paul broadcast Royals games, and obviously he was a highly respected man. Sorry for you, and your families loss.

Our family have special memories of our annual one day vacation from the farm in N.E. Kanas to attend a Royals game and stay overnight in K.C. Paul was an an inspiration to all who followed his sports career - we are sad for all of you and want you to know he touched the lives of many in a positive way. God be with you. Esther ideker

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. May God be with all of his family during this most diffucult time.Our prayers go out to all of you.

Paul Splittorf lived up to his name. The "split "was one in a million and now he is on God's eternity baseball team pitching only strikes I'm sure.

I remember Paul splittorff from my childhood.Alas another great memory gone to be with the father up in heaven God Bless his soul.I guess he is pitching for the real angels now.RIP

The Lord has received a beautiful rose in his garden. I hope your family will find comfort in knowing that Paul is as loved in heaven as he was on earth. God Bless...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

A what a major leaguer should be, in baseball talent , and personal conduct.

Kansas City has lost a class act. May his family find peace as I am sure Paul now has.

As kids in high school, we would frequently end up at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights playing a little ball. Paul always was our pitcher, of course. Little did we know then what a great ball player he would become. I'm sorry for his family's loss. God bless. Jean berry-mcCue

thanks for the childhood memories as a player and for the great commentary afterwards during a royals game. you are a class act and KC has lost another GREAT!

Thanks for the childhood memories.

My heart aches with the news of Paul's passing. We were teammates on the 1965 Arlington Heights Legion baseball team. That was forty-six years ago, but it now seems like yesterday. I admired Paul's, competitiveness, his leadership and his talents. His MLB accomplishments were fantastic. May God's grace be reassuring and comforting to his family and friends. Tom Lundgren

I was saddened to learn of Paul's death.We went to the same high school in Arlington Heights,Illinois, His parents and mine were close friends.He and another pitcher,a fast baller, took the Arlington Heights American Legion Post a long way in the Legion World Series. The other guy burned his arm out early in his carreer but Paul's curve ball struck out a lot of Yankees.He will be missed.

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Splittorff's passing, he was a great baseball pitcher I watched him pitch alot. I lost my dad to cancer too in 2006, it is hard, but I know that you will get threw it.
My Prayers are with you and your family.
Jolene Shelley- Independence,Mo.

I am very sorry about Paul's passing. My son grew up watching him play ball . My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know he is in his Heavenly Father's arms and you will see him again. May Our Lord comfort you in the days to come. Lora Lee(Independence, MO)

It saddens me to hear of Paul's passing. He was a great pitcher & a great announcer for the Royals organization. After my family bought our restaurant in Blue Springs, Betty's Family Dining. Paul & his family would come in sometimes for dinner. Paul will be missed by all of Kansas City & Royals fans all over the country. My thoughts & prayers are with the Splittorffs during this time of sorrow & grief. Lynn, Jennifer, Jamie & family always remember that Paul is always looking over each & everyone of you everyday.
My thoughts & prayers go out to the whole Splittorff Family
Love & Prayers,
Jeanine Starr,
Liberty, MO

A voice we will miss and never forget. A player that Kansas City will never forget. And a true gentleman. Paul will be greatly missed by this generation and generations to come.

It saddens me to hear of Paul's death. We moved into our homes across the street from each other in Blue Springs about the same time back in 1972. He was still moving back and forth between Omaha and KC at that time but then secured a spot on the regular rotation. He was a great guy and neighbor. We would play tennis in the off season and was able to see him with his children as they were coming along. Rest in Peace Paul.

Thank you, Spliltt, for all the great games you pitched for the Kansas City Royals! Thanks for the many fine years of broadcasting as well. May your soul rest in peace with the Lord God, and may your family, friends, and teammates be comforted by God's loving presence. May God bless the entire Splittorff Family; our prayers are with you. Jim and Marla Edwards

Your voice will be missed.....may our loving Savior bring peace and comfort to your family...

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Splittorff family. Always enjoed watching Paul pitch against the Boston Red Sox.

I had the pleasure of growing up with Paul. We attended both grammar school and high school together in Arl. Hts. We sat next to each other in almost every class as my last name starts with Sp also. He was always a good guy and easy to talk to. The last time I saw him and said goodbye and good luck was at our graduation from Arlington High as once again he sat next to me. I've admired him from afar for many years and followed his career. He will be missed.

To one of the best thanks for the memories and may you have eternal rest.

I knew Paul back in days of Little League, American Legion and high school baseball in Arlington Heights, IL. He and my brother Tom played several games together. I'm sure Paul will be joining Tom as another shining star on God's heavenly baseball team. My thoughts and prayers are with the Splittorff family.

RIP Paul and please say hello to my Dad and shake his hand.

My deepest sympathies are with you at this this time he was a great man I can rememember watching him play for the KC Royals he was a great player on the field and even if they lost he always showed sportsmanship no matter if they one or lost he was the greatest baseball player there ever was in my eyes.I once again am so sorry for your loss

I met Paul picking up my son at a church in Blue Springs. We were the only men there, "Mothers-Day-Out". I would meet him many times to follow at local events involving the kids. He always was a gentleman and I would learn a 'baseball player'. Our boys were 2yrs. old when we met. Paul rest in peace, you set a high standard for others. Thank You.

Family & Friends Of Paul William Splittorff Jr. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a professional baseball player & broadcaster for K.C. Royals. We wish his family & friends peace, comfort, and strength during this time of sorrow. Love & Prayers

Paul was a great ball player and gentleman. It was an honor to watch him play and give play by play of the games he worked. He will sadly be missed by all of baseball and the fans he had.

THINKING OF PAUL'S FAMILY AND EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THEM. PAUL WAS SUPER.

Thanks for everything Paul. You will be missed.

It was a pleasure getting to work with you at the Royals on the tv crew. i never knew that you were also my fraternity brother.

YITBOS

I was Pauls catcher when Arlington Heights went to the American Legion World series in 1965 and my brother Mike was the second baseman on that same team. Paul will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to the Splittorff family. Mark Frase (Olathe,Ks)

Paul rest in peace.

A man who truly represented what the game should truly about. God bless you and thank you Splitt!

Was a great pitcher gonna miss you Paul. Got to see you pitch when was 8 years old He was a good announcer too. He knew the game. See him in heaven.

Our deepest sympathies to the Splittorff family. Paul was a class act both on and off the field. As a former coach for the UMKC men's basketball team, I had the very good fortune to get to know Paul when he worked our games. He was kind and supportive to our team and my own family. He will be sorely missed. It was a privilage to be his friend. RIP.

Lynn and family - my heart and prayers are with you. I had the great pleasure to get to know you and Paul through the St Mary's Auxillary golf tournaments. What a class act and genuine guy. He will be greatly missed.

I first saw Paul pitch in 1959. He was leading his little league team to the town championship in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Later in1965 I watched him pitch in the American Legion World Series. It was there where he was discovered as a real diamond in the rough.

Sincerest sympathy to the Splittorff family at this time of your loss. I enjoyed watching your dad and husband pitch for the Royals and also as a commentator for Big 12 basketball. He was a fine gentleman and epitomized gentle strength. He is in a better place and can now watch over you. Know that people care and will miss him.....

I went to school with Paul at Morningside College. We were also fraternity brothers. He was always a great friend and a great person. It is my privilege to call him friend and brother. Our thought and prayers are with you Lynn, the children and family.

All of the messages in this book are full of love and respect for a man most of us never met but felt like we knew. May he rest in peace with those we loved who went before him. Peace and comfort to those he left behind.

I know longer live in K.C. but I remember those days and will until I take my last breath. Although some memories do fade I will always remember Paul Splittorff as a great athlete and a great represenative of Kansas City and its baseball franchise.DAVE

A fine gentleman.

Say hello to Dick Howser,Dan Q/Mr and Mrs K

I so enjoyed watching Splitt pitch for the Royals during the 70s and early 80s. He will surely be missed by the generation who knew him during his active baseball years, as well as the generation who knew him as a broadcaster. I so enjoyed listening to his broadcasts of Big 12 basketball. May God Bless and hold him tight. May God comfort Lynn, Jennifer and Jamie as they mourn the loss of their beloved husband and father. My deepest sympathies.

I went to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa with Paul. He has always been a Class Act BOTH in his Personal Life and his Professional Life. Heaven just welcomed home a GREAT Man.
Ken Heaton[Hilton Head Island, SC]

I not only remember you as a great Royals pitcher but also the fun we had on the Sunday night bowling league with you and Lynn and Dennis and Audrey

RIP Splitt. Back in the dugout with a complete game W.

I remember one year when number 34 was pitching the opening game for the Royals in Toronto in a snowstorm. Paul came as a guest to some Allied Food Club dinners with friend Curt Schuette of Associated Grocers. He was always a class guy and proved you don't need a 100 mph fastball to win in the big leagues.

My sympathy to his family.

My favorite Royal's pitcher and a class act. RIP Splitt.

Thank you for all the great memories as the "the Yankee Killer" and all your years as a broadcaster. I have a glove you signed for me as a 10 year old in the 1980 season. Thank You for all your years dedicated to the Royals. You will always be remembered fondly.

May God wipe the tears from your eyes. Rev 21:4

Paul was one of my favorite Royals while growing up on a farm in western Kansas. Listened to many, many games on my transistor radio. Always loved it when Paul pitched because I knew we had a great chance to win! His broadcast career was even better. I loved the way he analyzed college basketball as well. You will be missed Paul, RIP! All my best and prayers to the Splittorff family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

A classy gentleman who represented the Royals well. My prayers are with the family.

Rest in peace, Splitt. Your work on Earth is done. You were a class act as an athlete, but most importantly as a person. You leave wonderful, wonderful memories for your family and for all of us to cherish forever.

To a kid growing up in the 70's Splitt and the rest of the Royals were my summers. I got to have one of those dad moments when my oldest son and I were watching a game a few years back and I got to tell him about seeing Splitt pitch a one hitter. Thank you Splitt.

My heart goes out to the Splittorff family. My late husband was his biggest fan! Paul, was left handed and so was my husband, and my husband thought Paul was THE VERY BEST LEFT HANDED PITCHER THERE EVER WAS!
You will be in my prayers and thank you for allowing the public to be involved in your most private loss

Wow, So Sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Paul Splittorff, especially in the wake of Harmon Killebrew's departure. As a Major League Baseball Fan from way back, this is sure getting hard to fathom, I so recall this fearless southpaw very well, he was as big a part of the Kansas City Royals Franchise as George Brett, Amos Otis, Willie Wilson, Hal McRae, among others, used to look forward to whenever Paul would be matched up against my Yankees, knew we had our work cut out for sure. I can only guess that you'll be trading some anecdotes with Mr. Killebrew joking about some of the fastball you blew by him! RIP Mr. Paul Splittorff, My Sincere Condolences To Your Family & Friends!!!!!

A Royal legend and a great neighbor, citizen and ambassador for our city. RIP.

Splitt, you were my Grandparents favorite Royal & one of mine as well. You epitomized class, hard work & dignity. All of us that crossed your path are better for it. May you RIP, Splitt & my thoughts & prayers to the entire Splittorff family!

We send his family our sincere condolences. Paul, his work and willingness to help not only our children but the entire community will be missed. He made a difference. May he R.I.P.

You have our deepest sympathies.

Rehkow's
Blue Springs, MO

Splitt was a great pitcher for more than 50 years and always a great guy. We played freshman and sophomore high school ball for the Arlington Cardinals in Arlington Hts., Illinois. May God rest his soul.

Joe Posnanski observed that Splitt was not one to live in the past. I am not so disciplined. And so his passing has generated not only profound sadness, but a flood of wonderful memories, of magical summer afternoons with my kids, watching him, and George, and Frank and all the "glory years" Royals play the game. On a team that epitomized "class," Splitt was the standard-bearer.

My sincere condolences to his family. And to Splitt – Godspeed. Thanks for the memories.

Splitt will be missed, I grew up in the seventies and eighties and always hated that he retired a year too early and missed out on the 85 World Series. He was a great player and broadcaster, always enjoyed listening to Splitt's take on a play or game. My condolences to his family he was great role model for so many.

We want to express our Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry & Pat Wiebusch

May the Lord bless and keep you, and may he bless your family with the knowledge that one day you will be together again in the Kingdom of Heaven