In loving memory of

Paul Edward Hermiston
March 13, 1925 - February 5, 2018

Funeral services for Paul Edward Hermiston, 92, of Bennett, who died peacefully in Mercy Hospital on Monday, February 5, 2018 will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 10:30 am, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tipton. The Rev. Richard Okumu will officiate the service. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Fry Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton with The Rosary to be prayed at 4:00 pm. To honor Paul's life a memorial has been established for the Bennett Library Fund. Online condolences and photographs may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

A native of Cedar County Paul was born on March 13, 1925 in DeWitt, Iowa. He was the son of John and Vivian Ryan Hermiston. Paul attended Bennett High School and on September 6, 1947 he was united in marriage to Donnalee Whitaker in Davenport, Iowa. Paul was a farmer all of his life and was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tipton. Above all Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Helen Edwards and brother, Raymond Hermiston and infant son, Walter Paul Hermiston.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donnalee, who resides in Prairie Hills Assisted Living; 5 daughters, Lynn (Hans) Jess of Olin, Iowa, Carol (Jerry) Oakley of Tipton, Iowa, Mary (Dan) Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Patricia (Wayne) Yarolem of Tipton, Iowa and Ann (Marty) Mente of Tipton, Iowa; 2 sons, Philip (Terri) Hermiston of Bennett, Iowa and Lyle (Tonya) Hermiston of Tipton, Iowa; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Drake of Davenport, Iowa, Ladean Christenson of Davenport, Iowa and Doris Bennett of Davenport, Iowa; brothers, Lionel Hermiston of Walcott, Iowa and John Hermiston of Blue Grass, Iowa.

Tributes

James wrote on Feb 15, 2018:

"My deepest sympathy for your loss. What seems to be a long life is never long enough where our loved ones are concerned. Our Heavenly Father Jehovah feels the same way. That is why He has promised to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises be a soothing balm for your grieving hearts."

Jack & Georgine Schinckel wrote on Feb 8, 2018:

"Our sincere sympathy to the family of Paul Hermiston, Jack & Georgine Schinckel"

Ralph Bennett wrote on Feb 8, 2018:

"So sorry for the passing of Paul, my sincere sympathy. Ralph Bennett. Due to a stroke ,I will not be able to attend services."

LuAnn (Voss) Wulf wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"So very sorry for your loss, our sincere sympathy. Tony & LuAnn Wulf "

Dale Regennitter wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Donna, I can remember when you moved into the house we used to live in Durant, that belonged to my Mom's parents. I think I was 5 then. I helped Dad do wiring on you farms at different times. I always admired you and Paul as a great couple and family comes first after God. My sympathy goes out to you and your family. Blessings to you. Dale Regennitter"

John & Roxanne Sorgenfrey wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Lyle, Tonya and Family, So Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers!"

Gary and Sherry Bentrott wrote on Feb 6, 2018:

"Our sincerest sympathies to Donalee and family. Paul was such a good man!"

Pam Jones wrote on Feb 6, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss. Hugs to the family.. Pam, Lacy, Zach, Zoie "

Mariann Harmel wrote on Feb 6, 2018:

"Paul was one of the sweetest, kindest, fun man I have had the pleasure of knowing. Loved it when Donalee heard fish was good for the gout. We loved it every time Paul came bearing crappies & blue gills to help Jerry with his gout. He will be sadly missed by many. God Bless you all."