{"id":10986,"date":"2021-03-08T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T18:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graufuneralhomes.com\/?p=10986"},"modified":"2021-03-11T08:24:10","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T14:24:10","slug":"paul-douglas-fichtel-west-union-iowa-march-8-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graufuneralhomes.com\/lab\/2021\/03\/paul-douglas-fichtel-west-union-iowa-march-8-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Douglas Fichtel, West Union, Iowa, March 8, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Paul Douglas Fichtel was born April 16, 1958 in Oelwein, Iowa and passed away at sixty-two years old on March 8. 2021 of natural causes in his home in West Union, Iowa.<\/p>\n

Paul, also known as PF by those who grew up with him, was a fun spirited loving man who cared deeply for his family and friends. Paul worked as a plumber at Gage in Gage until his retirement a few years ago. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his weekend trips to the cabin.<\/p>\n

Paul is survived by his children; daughter, Kimberly and her husband Danny, daughter, Tyra and her husband Kyle and son, Travis and significant other Jess; his eight grandchildren, Damon, Bree, Joslyn, Owenn, Addie, Cub, Charlie and Axel; his sister, Peggy and her husband Frank; his brother, Pete and his wife Kathleen; his niece, Debbie and nephew, Lance.<\/p>\n

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Molly Fichtel and his grandparents.<\/p>\n

There will be a public visitation for friends and family held in the Pavilion at Fayette County Fairground; 507 S Vine Street in West Union on Sunday March 14, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm<\/p>\n

The family would like to express their gratitude for all the thoughts, prayers, love and support during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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