Richard Paul

Richard Paul, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Richards request was for cremation and Cremation Rites have been accorded. For questions or condolences please visit: www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family funeral Home is caring for Richard and his family. Phone 641-844-1234. Richard Leroy Paul was born on July17, 1937, in Marshalltown, Iowa; he was the son of Elgin and Veda (Gile) Paul. Dick attended school in the Marshalltown Community School District graduating with the class of 1955. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1962 until 1966. In April of 1961, Dick was united in marriage to Shirley Price in Missouri; they had lived in California and eventually moved back to Iowa. Dick had worked at Fisher controls for a number of years and worked as a handyman until retirement. Dick loved music and was very musical playing all kinds of guitars and drums. Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Dennis Paul of Marshalltown, Iowa; Curt Paul of Idaho, and Steve (Phyllis) Paul of Clemons, Iowa; grandchildren: Emily, Jacob, Amy, Ashley (Kirby) Theisen, Tori and Kaden; great-grandchildren: Selina, Tristen and Cellen; siblings, Jim (Roberta) Paul and Pam (Mike) Ryner-Ford, all of Marshalltown. In death Dick rejoins his parents, Elgin and Veda Paul, wife Shirley, and brother Bob Paul.