Veryl C. Paul

Veryl C. Paul, 103, of Sioux City, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2009, from 4-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at Meyer Brother Colonial Chapel with Father Merlin Schrad officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Veryl was born on April 25, 1905, on a farm outside of Odebolt, Iowa. He grew up on the farm and attended school in Odebolt where he graduated from High School.

Veryl married Kathleen LaNott in 1936, she passed away in 1968. He then married Dorothy Mohler Hennessey in 1969; she passed away on June 14, 2006.

Veryl moved to Sioux City where he held odd jobs for a couple of years. He then did electrical work, rewinding armature until he retired in 1995.

Veryl was a member of square dancing club, Skirts and Flirts and the 39 club. He also attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Veryl is survived by 4 daughters, Katherine and husband David Hovde of Sioux City, Betty and husband James Jorgensen of Glendale, AZ, Judy and husband Carlos Wilks of Lewisville, TX, and Mary and husband Robert Francis of Sioux City,7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Veryl was preceded in death by his parents, 2 wives Kathleen and Dorothy, foster daughter, Judy Tweedy, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Serving as, pallbearers will be David Hovde, Robert Francis, Carlos Wilks, Dane Jorgensen, Justin Prins and John Murphy.