Paul H. Heller

Paul H. Heller obituary, Dubuque, IA

Paul H. Heller

Paul Heller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Behr's Funeral Home on Feb. 27, 2026.
Paul H. Heller, age 82, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 26, 2026. In keeping with Paul's wishes, there will only be a private family farewell. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Paul's family.

Paul is survived by

his loving wife,

Kathryn (Schiltz) Heller;

his children,

Jeff Schmerbach

and Tina Heller;

a grandson,

Aren Anthony;

and a sister,

Janet Phillips, all of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by a son, Phill Schmerbach.

"Go rest now, Dad, go rest and remember, "I love you more".

Cards and memorials in Paul's memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Paul Heller Family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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