Paul Robert Fox, of Lena passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Lena Living Center. Born to Morrell Robert and Cecelia (Smith) Fox on August 26, 1940 in Freeport Illinois. Raised on the family farm, he went to different country schools, then later went to Stockton High School graduating in 1958.

He married Shirley Miller on May 25, 1962 at Woodbine Grace Bible Church. In 1963, he joined the National Guard and served 4 ½ years. Paul worked at Micro Switch, R-D Manufacturing, drove the school bus for Lena-Winslow and later drove semi for Werhane Enterprise for 35 years.

Paul was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Le-Aqua-Na Sportsman Club, Lena Wolf Hollow Golf Course, the Eagles Club, and a member of the Lena Fire Department for 32 years. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, boating at the river and pontoon rides with the family.  He always made time to go to all of the activities of his children and grandchildren. He volunteered at Wolf Hollow picking up golf balls on the driving range, helped with the Thanksgiving dinner every year at the Iron Horse and was instrumental in the building of the Le-Win Track and Field along with Wolf Hollow Golf Course. He became a fond lover of his house pets and was an AVID Chicago Bears fan.

Paul is survived by his wife Shirley, children Dawn (Jeff) Yeager Janesville, WI.; Duane (Jana) Fox of Dyersville, IA.; and Denise Flack of Rock City, IL. Grandchildren Dr. Brandon (Dr. Bailey) Yeager, Ariel and Kaden Yeager, Sydney and Taylor Fox, Orion and Chloe Flack and Tonya Orshall. Brother-in-law Jerry Miller and sister-in-law Linda Miller. Two God Children, Brent Kappes and Debra Schrader Hawk.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his in laws Eugene & Imogene Miller, and son-in-law Wade Flack.

Services will be held on April 15, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The visitation will be from 9:30 A.M.  until 11:00 A.M. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Thomas John Mosbo officiating and a luncheon to follow.

Cremation rights have been accorded.

The burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for memorials to be given to the Lena Fire Department or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.