Paul M. Stueland

Paul M. Stueland, 68, of Tipton, died from dementia complications, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Parkview of Wellman Nursing Home. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015, at 9:30 am followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials, in honor of Paul, can be directed to: Hospice Compassus, Iowa City Pathways-Adult Day Health Center and Heritage Area Agency on Aging. Paul was born June 4, 1947, in Clinton, Iowa, to Henry and Georgia (Brown) Stueland. He graduated from Calamus High School, Class of 1965, continuing his education at ISU, earning his degree in Farm Operations. In 1968, Paul joined the United States Air Force where he served his country until 1972, with 2 years being served in Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge at the rank of E4 Sergeant. In 1974, Paul married the love of his life, Bo Buff (Bradley) Stueland, in Calamus, Iowa. Paul always had a great sense of humor. He loved his Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs - what a year for his favorite teams! Paul also loved dancing and singing. In addition to his strong faith, devotion to family and friends, Paul thoroughly enjoyed his Angus cattle, cars and being a servant leader in all aspects of life. He was a member of numerous organizations. Angus Cattle: * American Angus Association Board member 1982-1988 * Iowa Angus Association past president & member * 1983 Chairman Centennial National Junior Angus Show * 2006 American Angus Association Historic Angus Herd Award * 2015 Honorary Recipient of Lyle Haring Memorial Award Car Dealership: * President & owner Stueland Auto Center, partnership with brother * Iowa Automobile Dealer Association past president & board member * 2010 Iowa Time Magazine Dealer of Year * Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Board University of Iowa Hawkeye involvements: * Davenport Quarterback Club past president & Board member * University Iowa Foundation I-Club Board member * Iowa National I-Club Board member * University of Iowa Car Dealer Program contributor Civic & Community: * Tipton Chamber of Commerce president 12 years * Tipton Economic Commission Development Board member * Rotary Club member * RAGBRAI 2008 Tipton Chairman Church affiliations: * St. Mary's Catholic Church (current) * Evangelical Christian Free Lutheran Church foundation member * Faith Lutheran Church * Song leader Paul is survived by his wife, Bo Buff Stueland, Tipton; son, Matthew (Josephine) Stueland; daughter, Jaquel (Josh Streets) Stueland; sisters, Margo (Steve) Grimm, Nancy (Ernie) Ramige; brother, Mark (Karen) Stueland; grandchildren, Avalahna, Jorja, Delaney, Lawrence, a granddaughter due in February and mother-in-law, Becky Bradley. Paul was preceded in death by his parents.