Paul R. Rehder

Paul R. Rehder

Paullina, Iowa

 Services for Paul R. Rehder, age 52, of Paullina who passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his residence. His funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar with Pastor John Adams, officiating.

 Burial will be at Liberty Township Cemetery in Calumet.

 Visitation with family present will be from 2 to 4 P.M. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials be made out to the O'Brien County Fair.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

PAUL R. REHDER

BORN

August 20, 1972

Primghar, Iowa

PASSED AWAY

September 8, 2024

Paullina, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

10:00 A.M. Monday, September 16, 2024

Grace Lutheran Church; Primghar, Iowa

Pastor John Adams ~ Officiating

MUSIC

“The Lord’s Prayer”

Sung by: Rodd Holtkamp

“You Should Be Here” ~ Cole Swindel

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

“Amazing Grace”

Pianist: Becca Moermond

CASKET BEARERS

Tom Cody 

Andrew Richter

José 

Derek Hurtig

Troy Schueder 

Barry Maass

Cliff Pry 

Mike Simm

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Liberty Township Cemetery

Calumet, Iowa

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to:

O’Brien County Fair

After today’s graveside service, relatives, and friends 

are invited to join the family at the Primghar Community Building.

Arrangements are under the care of the

Eldridge Family Funeral Home; Paullina, Iowa.

PAUL R. REHDER

 Paul Raymond Rehder, the son of Eugene and Jacqueline (Thomas) Rehder was born on August 20, 1972, in Primghar, Iowa. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown and later confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Calumet. He received his education and graduated from South O’Brien High School in 1991. After graduation, he went on to further his education at South Dakota State University. Throughout his school years, Paul farmed with his dad and after school joined him in the family farm operation. With his love for John Deere, he was also employed at Greenway Implement and AgriVision in the parts department. On December 31, 1996, Paul was united in marriage to Jamey Leng at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar, they made their home west of Paullina and to this union three children were born, Cole, Skyler and Makenna. 

 Paul was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. He enjoyed spending time at the lakes with his family and taking the kids on the boat, he also enjoyed snowmobile trips, making meals, Raiders football, his dog Mocha and fishing. He had a John Deere toy collection and farming was his passion. Above all, he enjoyed attending his kids’ activities and spending time with his family.

 Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jamey; three children, Cole and his wife Stephanie, Skyler, and Makenna Rehder, his mother-in-law, Rexann Brant and father-in-law, Gerald Leng; siblings, Laura (Tom) Cody, Andrea Blowers and Becky (Jeff) Kuehl; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jennifer (Steve) LeClair, Joe (Faith) Leng, and Jeff (Kristen) Leng; beloved dog, Mocha; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

 Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Jackie and dog, Boise.