Hometown: Maquoketa, Iowa September 15, 1945 - November 23, 2013

Paul Hermes, 68, Of Maquoketa passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his home.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, Iowa. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home, Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Maquoketa.

Paul was born September 15, 1945 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Jerome and Alberta (Hoffmann) Hermes. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Paul worked at Hermes Auto and Upholstery Inc. since 1992.

He is survived by three children; Randy Hermes of Coperascove, TX, Angie (Scott) Michalik, Stephanie Hermes, two grandchildren; RJ Hermes, Ryder Michalik, one sister Janice (John) Clark, one brother LaVern (Brenda) Hermes and 6 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children Candy.