PAUL BURCH, 75 , of Larrabee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by loved ones.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa.  Pastor Mike Agnew will officiate.  Burial will be in the Afton Township Cemetery at rural Cherokee, Iowa.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m.  at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa.  The Boothby Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com .

Paul was born on December 18, 1946 in Cherokee, Iowa to George and Thelma (Woodard) Burch.  Paul married Jean Brees in 1974 and moved to Colorado.  Their son, Kory, was born in 1976.  In 1984, Paul married Paula Jenness.  Together they enjoyed boating, taking trips, and enjoying life with family and friends.  In 2021, Paul married Karen Koopman.

Paul owned and operated Burch Roofing for many years.  He was also employed with Schmillen Construction, Cherokee County Secondary Roads, and was a truck driver for various aggregate haulers throughout his working years.

Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandsons.  He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed deer hunting in his younger days and enjoyed feeding and entertaining the hunters in his later years.  Paul loved spending time at his cabin, relaxing on the beach, and visiting with all who stopped by.  Those who knew him best could expect to be offered a "beer or cocktail" upon arrival.  He loved to entertain at the cabin with a fireworks show in the summer and a Swezey burger night to celebrate his birthday.  Paul was known for keeping the wood burner going strong all winter long.  His grandsons always knew a visit with him meant a full supply of juice barrels, candy, and great stories.

Paul is survived and lovingly remembered by his son, Kory (Jennifer) Burch of Aurelia, Iowa; two grandsons, Tucker and Kooper of Aurelia, Iowa; brothers, Wayne (Sheri) Burch of Omaha, Nebraska, Donnie (Marcia) Burch of Cherokee, and Jerry Burch of Cherokee, Iowa; sister, Linda Berhow of Buffalo Center, Iowa and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Thelma, sister Mary Margaret, brothers Harold and Ronnie, brother-in-law Bob Berhow, and several close friends.