Francis "Frank" Paulus's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Francis "Frank" Paulus

October 31, 1939 - December 8, 2025 (86 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Francis "Frank" Paulus's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in West Des Moines, Iowa

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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Francis "Frank" Paulus

October 31, 1939 - December 8, 2025 (86 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

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Francis Paulus Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Paulus of West Des Moines, Iowa, born in Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on December 8, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Paulus to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Orville and Mary Joan Paulus (Grabin); and his sisters, Helen Tracy and Mary Concannon. He is survived by: his wife Eileen Paulus; his children, Pat Paulus, Rob Paulus (Kris), Mike Paulus (Terri), Mary Koger (Chuck) and Tim Paulus (Merenciana); his grandchildren, Jake Paulus (Jen Weaver), Zach Paulus, Nick Paulus (Jillian), Jessica Paulus (Dom Mindrum), Josh Paulus (Katherine Lewis), Caleb Paulus (Mia Fogle), Samuel Paulus, Anna Paulus, Alex Heckman, Jacqui Koger and Teagan Paulus; and his great grandchildren, Kyler, Korbin and Cecilia Paulus.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Everystep Hospice-Kavanagh House, for the excellent care they provided Frank and the family, or to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory



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Dec 15

Visitation

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Mon

Dec 15

Prayer

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Tue

Dec 16

Mass

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Tue

Dec 16

Burial

Iowa Veterans Cemetery
34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel, IA 50003

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