‘Our world is poorer due to Paul’s passing’: Ray-Pec mourns loss of beloved teacher

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Raymore-Peculiar School District is mourning the loss of one of its own.

The school district announced Paul Lichtenauer, a teacher at the Ray-Pec Academy and the newly-opened LEAD Center, died on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Lichtenauer had been a member of the school district since 2019. The school district stated he was well-liked by students and fellow staff members.

“Our world is poorer today due to Paul’s passing,” the district said in a statement.

The Raymore-Peculiar district is providing counselors for staff and students.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Lichtenauer was also an avid bicyclist and band member for the group Twice On Sunday. The band shared the following social media post on his passing:

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