Paul Isaacson

Paul Isaacson, 85, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away at home on June 30, 2025,

surrounded by his loving family.

A private memorial service will be held to honor Paul.

Paul Dean Isaacson was born on March 2, 1940 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Paul G.

and Marjorie (Young) Isaacson.

He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1958 and later entered the U.S. Air Force

where he served for four years as an air traffic controller. He then attended Florida State

University and earned his bachelor's degree.

Paul married Jeanette Stewart on March 20, 1976 in Davenport, Iowa.

Paul's career as an insurance adjuster spanned 40 years; first working as an

independent adjuster and then completing his career with West Bend Mutual Insurance

Company.

Upon retirement, Paul and Jeanette moved to Aiken, South Carolina and enjoyed 23

years there before returning to Iowa to be near family. While residing in Aiken, they

became members of St. John's Methodist Church and made many dear friends during

that time.

Paul was a devoted Iowa Hawkeyes fan and attended many football and basketball

games over the years. Even while living in South Carolina, Paul always rooted for the

Hawks.

He loved dogs and had many favorites over the years including Ginger, Bambino, J.B.

and Misty.

Paul also enjoyed coin collecting and following the stock market.

Most of all, Paul cherished his family. He was a devoted family man and much-loved

husband, dad and papa.

Those left to honor his memory are his beloved wife of 49 years, Jeanette; daughters

Paula Isaacson and Cristi (Steve) Williams; grandchildren Zachary Hinrichs (Brittany),

Joshua Hinrichs (Nicole), Ryan Hinrichs, and Bailey Staton (Jared); great-grandchildren

Evelyn and Piper Hinrichs, J.J. and Amelia Hinrichs, and soon-to-be-born baby girl

Staton; sisters Sharon Herzberg and Jill (Scotty) Kurtz, and many nieces, nephews and

friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Shirley Isaacson, and his brother-in-

law Ermal Herzberg.