Merle C. Paul

Merle Clarence Paul passed away on December 22, 2019, his 89th birthday.

He was born December 22, 1930, the son of Clarence and Marguerite (Middleton) Paul of Des Moines, Iowa. He was the owner of Paul’s Paint & Body in Des Moines for over 30 years before passing the business to his son. Merle attended Berean Church, was a member of I-CAR, and a former member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. He enjoyed spending time outdoors - camping, fishing, and hunting.

Merle is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alice Barbara; children, Michael (Martha) Paul, Susan (Richard) Bohn, Russell (Rosanne) Paul, and Kelly Paul; grandchildren, Christie Paul, Brenda (Christopher) Carl, Justin (Sasha) Paul, Matthew Mason, Erin (Adam) Herman, Jerra (Mike) Fust, Russ (Diane) Paul, Andrew Paul, Courtney Fetters, and Shelby Morris; great-grandchildren, Alexia, Aaron, Ashlye, Aiden, Adisyn, Nevaeh, Mathylda, Hank, Grace, Ella, Abby, Natalie, Everly Jo, and Baby Waylon on the way; brother, Bill Paul; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marguerite Paul; sisters, Dorothy and Doris; and brothers, Jerry and John.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Berean Church, 5299 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, with a lunch to follow. Cremation will take place after the services.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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