Paul Eugene Bierly, 77, son of Emmett Iverson & Vera Mae (Cook) Bierly, was born September 16, 1943 in Horton, Kansas. He passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home in Panora, Iowa.

Paul was raised in Omaha, Nebraska by his mother and step-father, Clyde Bierly. Paul graduated from Benson High School in 1961 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Paul served during the Vietnam War, and following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he attended Career Academy Radio School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While living in Milwaukee, Paul married his sweetheart, Maureen Farris on November 20, 1966. The couple returned to Omaha, Nebraska where two daughters were born: Shelly and Melisa. The family remained in Omaha until 1978.

Paul loved his career as a radio announcer, working in Hiawatha, Kansas from 1979-2004. He graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as an Ordained Minister in 1997, and he worked in both radio and preaching the Word of God until 2004. In late 2005, he and Maureen made Lake Panorama, Panora, Iowa, their home. Paul cherished being able to minister at local nursing homes.

Throughout his life, Paul enjoyed spending time with his daughters, his grandchildren and his other family members. He had a keen sense of humor and loved to make people laugh, especially during a card game of Rummy. Paul showed his red muscle car across the Midwest. He was also an avid collector of die cast muscle cars. Paul’s other hobbies included canvas painting, home improvements, and he was quite a craftsman.

He was a member of Fountain of Life Church, Panora.

Paul is survived by his wife, Maureen Bierly of Panora; daughters, Shelly (Jim) Theim of Minneapolis, MN; and Melisa (Jeff) Jamvold of Troy, KS; five grandchildren, Molly, Morgan, Alanda, Jimmy, and Lizzy; brother, Vern Iverson of Omaha, NE; step-brothers, Mark Iverson and Ernie Iverson of Hiawatha, KS; step-sister, Kathy Iverson of Union Star, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

No services are planned at this time.