West Des Moines, Iowa
1927 - 2020 (Age 92)
Paul LattaWest Des Moines - Paul Richard Latta, age 92, passed away on April 8, 2020 of natural causes. Paul was an outgoing, gregarious, kindhearted man with the ability to strike up a conversation and debate with anyone he met. His two favorite topics of conversation were politics and sports;...
Read MoreI will always remember my dear friend and neighbor and landlord. He and Sally were dear friends of myself and my husband Tom. We played golf at their golf course 2 or 3 times a week and enjoyed their friendship for years. Dear Sally was always happy and they laughed a lot. So sorry Sally. Take care and be well. God bless you and your family.
Junell Miller
April 17, 2020 | Ankeny, IA
I'll always remember and cherish my time working for the Lattas at Ponderosa. Paul was a great man who taught me a lot. Two of my favorite Paulisms? "The good old days? They can keep 'em!" and "Do as I say, not as I do." I'm still using that one. Rest in peace Paul. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Latta family. -Brock Nimmo
Brock Nimmo
April 16, 2020 | Clive, IA
Sally & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you today, as I saddened by the news of Paul's death. I enjoyed knowing him for so many years of golf @ Ponderosa with my dad & his Thursday afternoon golf & pitch buddies. Remembering many card games in the clubhouse after golf, then dinner at Maxies. Kit was my pleasure to also handle your insurance for many years. May he Rest In Peace .
David Merrill
April 14, 2020 | Polk City, IA
Paul was a force at THE Athletic Club (Prairie Life) and will be sorely missed! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you- Debby and Team
April 13, 2020
Paul was an amazing neighbor and friend! Bernell will miss his conversations and laughs with him at the gym and I will miss his wealth of knowledge he shared about history and politics! Sally - we are here for you!
Bernell, Jana, Blake, and Braeden Edwards
Bernell and Jana Edwards
April 13, 2020 | West Des Moines, IA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 12, 2020
Abey and Soma are very very sorry to get this heart breaking news.We came to know Paul at the Gym.about 15 years ago.We used to chat for hours and have friendly arguments so often.He and his wife were so very nice to us.We used to go out for meals often.We will miss you Paul so much.Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Abeyratna Dassanayake
April 12, 2020 | West Des Moines, IA
My sincere condolences to the Latta family.
I spent many days in high school at Ponderosa playing golf. Paul was very generous to all the high school golfers and we had many duel meets under his watchful eyes. We became friends later in life and I was happy for all his success. Rest In Peace. Mike McCoy
Mike McCoy
April 10, 2020 | Norwalk, IA
