Paul LeRoy Bunnell, Sr. 1944-2018

PURTLE, BUNNELL, BRYANT, DEBRACKELERIE

Posted By: Volunteer Rich Lowe
Date: 4/9/2018 at 12:28:02

Paul LeRoy Bunnell, Sr., 73, of Argyle, IA, passed away January 16, 2018, at his home.

Born May 24, 1944, in Rochester, MN, the son of Eugene Hart and Hattie Jane (Purtle) Bunnell. On December 8, 1963, he married Nancy Bryant at the First Christian Church in Keokuk, IA.

Survivors include his wife Nancy of Argyle; four sons: Michael (Claudette) Bunnell of Keosauqua, Paul Bunnell, Jr. of Montrose, Andrew (Teri) Bunnell, Sr. of Farmington, and David (Mescha) Bunnell of West Point; one daughter, Marcia DeBrackelerie of Argyle; 20 grandchildren: Evan, Jessica, Cheyenne, Matthew, Dakota, Josh, Dakota, Jacki, Andy, Jr., Michael, Noah, Elijah, Abigail, Kelsie, Kimberly, Tanner, Bethany, Hope, James and Kassidy; six great-grandchildren: Aubree Jo, Austen, Jack, Izzy, Amira and Beau, and three brothers: Roy Bunnell of the state of Washington, Ray Bunnell of Williamston, SC, and Delbert Bunnell of Wayland, MO. .

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Carl and Donnie.

Paul was a 1963 graduate of Hamilton High School. He attended IBEW electrical school from 1965 to 1969. He retired as a Union Electrician for IBEW #13 being a 53 year member. Paul was a member of the Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Keokuk, IA. He enjoyed playing high school athletics and coaching his sons throughout their youth sports. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal football and baseball fan. Paul also enjoyed mushroom hunting, deer hunting and being outdoors.

A funeral service was held January 19, 2018, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastors Andy Bunnell and Larry Wallingford officiating.

Burial was at Argyle Memorial Gardens in rural Argyle, IA.

Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA; 25 Jan 2018

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