Paul Lavern McMann

Paul Lavern McMann age 77, formerly of Fairfield, passed away February 3, 2013 at Keokuk area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.A private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Behner Funeral Home & Crematory in Fairfield, Iowa. Cremation to follow.Memorials may be made to the family and sent to: 301 Iowa Ave. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.Paul Lavern McMann was born April 16, 1935 to Carl Boyd and Janie Carr McMann in Brownsville, Nebraska. He married Frances Ellis on September 29, 1960 in Fairfield. They later divorced.Paul has lived the last 16 years in Kahoka, Mo., with his previous residence in Fairfield. He had worked for Iowa Malleable in the foundry for 20 years until it closed, then he worked for Falco in the foundry and retired from there. Paul's hobbies and interests included collecting John Deere tractors, watching John Wayne movies and talking with family and friends. He was a member of Kahoka Lions Club.Paul is survived by his 2 daughters: Kathy (Eric) Winkelman of Fairfield, Ia., Mary (Megan Smith) McMann of St. Paul, Minnesota, 2 siblings: Billie (Clara) McMann of Kahoka, Missouri and Darrell (Pearl) McMann of Kirksville, Missouri, 2 grandchildren: Brandon Winkelman and Emma Winkelman of Fairfield, Ia and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother: Lowell McMann.