Paul McIntyre Russell, the son of Austin and Helen (McIntyre) Russell was born September 30, 1930 in Red Oak, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Villisca, Iowa at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 24 days.

Paul was raised south of Red Oak on a farm. He graduated from Red Oak High School and attended Red Oak Junior College. Paul was united in marriage to Lila May Sederburg on January 19, 1951 at Red Oak, Iowa. He entered the U. S. Army and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, Paul began farming and he and Lila moved to a farm south of Red Oak. In 1977, they made their home on their farm north of Strand, where he worked and cared for until 2012, when he moved into Red Oak. Paul enjoyed all types of tractors, cars and talking about farming. He loved to talk about family history and visit with anyone on many issues and events. Paul kept up with his son's businesses and loved stopping by during the week to see them. When Paul had spare time, he enjoyed reading.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lila May on July 16, 2006; daughter, Lynne on December 11, 2019; sister, Mary Ella Charles and brother, Austin Russell Jr.

Paul is survived by his two sons: Miles (Teresa) Russell of Red Oak, IA and Alan (Beth) Russell of Red Oak, Iowa; 4 grandchildren: Michelle (Rick) Sander of Ankeny, IA, Danielle (Luke) Smith of Loveland, CO, Justin (Amanda) Russell of Stanton, IA and Aaron Russell of Stanton, IA; 3 great grandchildren: Nolan and Austin Sander and Oliver Russell; sisters-in-law: Janet Sederburg of Blair, NE and Hilma (Richard) Downing of Sioux Falls, SD; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Memorial Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held
Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
At Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa
Family and friends are to meet at the cemetery by 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Gathering and Luncheon will follow the service from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
At the Montgomery County Historical Society, Red Oak, Iowa

A memorial is being established in Paul's name.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home assisting the family with arrangements.