Paul Dumler, 70

Paul Dumler, 70, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah.
Paul was born Oct. 3, 1955, in Iowa City, the son of William “Bill” and Dorothy (King) Dumler. He graduated from Villisca High School in 1974. Paul was united in marriage to Darla White on Aug. 13, 1990, in Reno, Nev. Over the years, Paul drove a truck, worked at Thos. D. Murphy Co. until it closed, ROMECH, and the Red Oak Express as a production supervisor. He was a member of the 15–20-year club at the Murphy Co. His hobbies included fishing, camping, bowling, family get-togethers, especially cookouts, and he was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Preceding him in death were his father, Bill Dumler; and nephews, BJ Dumler and Bradley Dumler.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Dumler of Stanton; wife, Darla Dumler of Red Oak; children, Jason Dumler and wife Sandy of Nodaway; Chrissy Solgat and husband Chris of Red Oak; Shannon Starnes and husband Blake of Malvern; and Katie Hyde and husband Luke of Glenwood; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Diane Helvie and husband Ron of Corning; Bobby Dumler of Emerson; Debbie Bozwell and husband Raymond of Red Oak; and Penny Strong and husband Kerry of Villisca; and many other relatives and friends.
A graveside funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.