Paul W. Brehm, 85, of Dubuque and formerly of Perry passed away peacefully at Sunnycrest Manor on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Services were held Friday, July 28 at the Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory in Dubuque, and a Mass of Christian burial was said Saturday, July 29 at the Holy Family Church New Melleray, with the Rev. Thomas Toale officiating. Entombment followed in the Holy Family Cemetery.
Paul was born on July 6, 1938, in Peosta, Iowa, the son of John and Theresa (Schiessl) Brehm.
He attended school in Peosta and was a member of Holy Family Parish.
Paul spent his younger years helping his brother Bill on the home farm and loved to talk about farming.
He resided in Perry for most of his adult years, where he delivered pharmaceuticals on his bike. He was a very hard worker and provided for himself financially throughout his life.
Paul was always happy, generous and kind. He loved being with people, sharing a hug or handshake and offering a piece of gum as his simple gift. Cookies were his favorite treat.
Paul is survived by three sisters, Rita Ernst and Clara Ernst, both of Bellevue, Iowa, and Kay (John) Gaul of Peosta; and brother-in-law, Tom Smith of Caledonia, Illinois. Many nieces and nephews were also blessed to know and love Uncle Paul. He taught everyone he encountered how to love, laugh and enjoy the simple things of life.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, William Brehm; his siblings and in-laws, Earl (Esther) Brehm, Marion (Bert) Connolly, Helen (Leo) Steffen, Bill (Ivy) Brehm, Theresa Smith and Margaret Brehm; and brothers-in-law, Anthony Ernst and Lawrence J. Ernst.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Sunnycrest Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and concern for Paul.
