Paul T. Gianakon, 85, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1933, in Hutchinson, to Athanasios Thomas and Flora (Apostolou) Gianakopoulos.

Paul attended Hutchinson High School, graduating in 1951. He then attended Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University, graduating in 1956. Paul was a civil engineer for the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He proudly served in the Army and Air National Guard.

On June 26, 1960, he married Vida Groneman in Lincolnville, KS. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Thomas Gianakon of Santa Fe, NM, and Mark Gianakon of Hutchinson; daughters, Marie Gianakon of Hutchinson, Susan Dougan and husband David of Stillwell, KS, DeAnne Atkinson and husband Jeff of Palestine, TX, and Karen Bassett of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Erica, Christina, Brandon, Michael, Logan, Travis, Taylor, Catherine, and Caroline; great-grandchildren, Audrey and Riley; and brother, Alex Gianakon of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by: his parents; grandson, Brian Main, and daughter-in-law, Dena Gianakon.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 407 E. 12th Ave., with Pastor Quentin Nuttmann and the Reverend Henry Blickhahn officiating. Burial will take place at Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign the book from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.

Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.