RALPH “FRANK” PAUL, JR., 82, of Persia, died June 30, 2026, at his home. Funeral services for RALPH PAUL, JR., will be held at 11-a.m. on Friday, July 10th, 2026, at the Shelby Methodist Church (Shelby, IA). Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Visitation at the funeral home is on Thursday, July 9th, from 5-until 7-p.m,
Burial is in the Shelby Cemetery.
RALPH PAUL, JR., is survived by:
His wife – Connie Paul, of Persia.
His son – Robert (Keri) Paul, of Johnston.
His daughters – Kim (Bill) Schwery, of Harlan, and Karen (Brad) Costigan, of Urbandale.
His sisters – Sharon Nelson of Shelby; Cheryl (Dale) Moore, and Linda Wilson, all of Cedar Rapids.
other relatives and many friends.


