The loss of a loving father, husband, and friend.

On September 25th, my father, Paul Bluhm, passed away after a 13-month battle with esophageal cancer.

I have created this GoFundMe to assist my mother with cremation, memorial service costs, as well as medical bills that are to come. A crew of 15 worked hard to try to resuscitate him while waiting for the helicopter for transport.

My mother is grieving the loss of her soulmate. I would just like to help alleviate some of her stress so she can grieve without worrying about finances.

My father was the kindest, most giving, always-there-for-you, never-asked-for-anything kind of person. He was the kind of person who would befriend any stranger. My mother and father met on Match.com and have been married for 21 years. My father, the incredible person he is, brought us over here from a different country. He adopted my brother and me and raised us as his own. He didn’t have to go through all this, but he did, and he loved us, and we loved him. He was so incredibly important to me. I have spent the past 13 months helping my family as they went to the Mayo Clinic for cancer treatments every week. He fought so hard, and I can’t even put into words how absolutely gutted we are right now. We should have had more time together, but I’m so thankful for the time we’ve had.

I’m sorry to be asking for help. I’m trying to do whatever I can to help my mom during this time. I appreciate your time reading this and donating. Thank you so much.

I miss you and I love you, Dad.