G. Paul Belt, 58, Berryton, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008, following a sudden illness.

He was born Jan. 11, 1950, in Norton to B.W. “Bill” and Amy Nell Drullinger Belt. He graduated from Norton High School and Fort Hays State University.

He worked at the Kansas Department of Health & Environment as the Technical Specialist for the Clandestine Methamphetamine Drug Lab Clean-up Program. He also served as the spill response coordinator at KDHE.

He married Susan Sesher Morris on July 30, 2004. She survives.

Other survivors include his father, B.W. “Bill” Belt, of the Andbe Home in Norton; and a brother, William “Eric” Belt, Salem, Conn.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Cremation is planned. A memorial service was held Friday at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Topeka.

Contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.