Paul Fish Sr.

Paul La Verne Fish Sr., 77, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, passed away on February 23, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines.

Paul was born in Harlan County, Iowa, on April 16, 1947, to Harry and Doris (Bergles) Fish. He grew up around Gladbrook, Iowa, where he graduated High School from in 1966. Following school, he enlisted in the Navy and served during the Vietnam Conflict. Paul remained in the Navy for 22 years before retiring and then he worked for the Naval Exchange. He moved back to the Midwest in 1989.

Paul was a member of the American Legion and the Lions Club.

He enjoyed spending time with family, working on cars, watching football and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children Paul (Melissa Brill) Fish Jr. and Patrick (Lauren Milbrandt) Fish; grandchildren Aidan Fish, Lilly Fish, Kourtney Brill, and Benjamin Brill; sister Peggy Street; and many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; sister Pat Billerbeck; grandson Connor Fish; daughter-in-law Shannon Tyma; brothers-in-law Darrell Street and Gary Billerbeck.