Paul Hurley Bio

Paul J. Hurley, 60, of Reinbeck, Iowa, died Monday, October 3, 2005, at his residence in Reinbeck, Iowa. Paul was born December 2, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Cornelius James and Philamene Anne (Getta) Hurley. He was raised in Waterloo and attended Columbus High School, graduating with the class of 1963. Paul served his country during the Vietnam War with the 79th Army Band. In 1963 Paul began his career with John Deere. On October 5, 1968 Paul was united in marriage to Mary Dee Hass in Burlington, Iowa. After their marriage Paul and Mary made their home in Waterloo until 1973 when they moved to Reinbeck. Paul continued his education and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wartburg College in Waverly in 1987. Paul was a 32 year member of the American Legion Action Post #242 and was Post Commander in 1976. He was also a member of the Reinbeck Theatre Guild and the Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Mary; two sons Tom of East Peoria, Illinois, and Pat of Reinbeck, Iowa; his mother Philamene Hurley.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius; and his two brothers James Hurley and Mike Hurley.

In Loving Memory

Paul J. Hurley

Born Into Life

December 2, 1944

Born Into Eternity

October 3, 2005

Mass Of Christian Burial

10:00 A.M., Friday, October 7, 2005

Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Reinbeck, Iowa

Officiating

Father Dennis Quint

Music Selections

Organist - Jo Ruth Capoccioni

Soloist - Tim Sweet

Cantor - Tom O'Rourke

Solo Selection - "0' For A World"

Congregational Hymn - "Here I Am Lord"

Congregational Hymn - "Like A Shepherd"

Congregational Hymn - "On Eagle's Wings"

Pallbearers

Alan Bachman Frank Wyatt Ervin Petersen

Bruce Stephen Harvey Jewell Wes Sorge

Eucharistic Ministers

Robert Rickert Mary Linden

Alter Servers

Chad Weber Nolan McCarthy

Lectors

Rev. Todd Holman Pastor Joel Love

Interment

Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Waterloo, Iowa

Family and friends are invited to the Union Congregational

United Church of Christ fellowship hall immediately

following the funeral service for a time of food

and Christian fellowship.

Funeral Services Conducted By French-Hand Funeral Home

Reinbeck, Iowa

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