Paul E. Wood Iii.

Paul E. Wood III., age 42, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the

comfort of his home.

Per Paul and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service has been scheduled

for Saturday, April 26th, 2025, starting at 3:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of

Marshalltown, IA. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one-hour prior to the

service, also at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later

designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Paul and his family.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Phone number is

641-844-1234.

Paul Ephraim Wood III. was born on July 11, 1982, in Dyersville, Iowa. He was the son of Paul

E. Wood II. and Debra Ann Street. Paul attended Eldora- New Providence Community School

District, and upon his graduation (Class of 2000) he continued his education at the University of

Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He dedicated nearly two decades of his career working his way up

to manager at Hy-Vee and later transitioned to pharmacy technician. He eventually purchased his

home in Des Moines, where he worked as a Team Lead at Mom’s Meals. Paul was passionate

about helping others, and was able to oversee the distribution of nutritionally balanced meals to

various communities of need across the United States. Paul enjoyed biking, camping, fantasy

football, softball, disc golf, live music and the farmer’s market. Most of all he loved spending

time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.

Paul is survived by his mother Debra Street of Beaman, IA; his siblings: Ryan (Faith) Wood of

Houston, TX., Matthew (Katlyn) Wood, or Ankeny, IA., and Jamie Street of Marshalltown, IA;

his two nieces, three nephews and several aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his father Paul E. Wood II; his stepsister Jessica Street; his stepdad

Emmett Street; his grandparents: Raymond and Margaret Laughlin and Paul and Josephine

Wood; and several aunts and uncles.