Paul G. Beversdorf, age 84, of Dubuque, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at home.  To celebrate Paul’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m., on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the funeral home, with Deacon David Roth officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Paul was born on November 14, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Sylvester and Genevieve (Lightfoot) Beversdorf.

Paul was a hard worker and was employed with Oeth Construction building beautiful homes for 19 years.  He also cut trees for Terry Lyons and gathered reclaimed building materials for Dennis Sharkey.  Paul truly was a jack of all trades, and if there was money to be made, Paul would find a way to make it.  He married Frances E. Price on December 18, 1968, in Galena, Illinois.  They had a wonderful family together and celebrated 23 years of marriage before she sadly passed away in 1991.  Paul was a long time member of St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque.  In his free time he enjoyed working on his antique cars and playing bingo.  Paul also loved going out to eat with his family.  Banana Cream pie was his favorite dessert.  Paul will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Paul’s memory include

his children,
Donna (Edward) Young, Ozark, MO,
Paula (Jim Peterson) Beversdorf, Dubuque, IA,
Tammy Jo (Dennis) Donath, Dubuque, IA
and Lonnie (Gayle) Beversdorf, Bernard, IA;

24 grandchildren,

42 great-grandchildren,

and his siblings,
Donna Bolsinger, Dubuque, IA,
Harry (Sandra) Beversdorf, Sageville, IA
and Tom Beversdorf, Dubuque, IA.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Frances Beversdorf; a great-grandson, Jakoby Titus Whitney; a sister-in-law, Evie Beversdorf; and his former wife, Kay Bridges.

Paul’s family would like to thank the amazing nurses and staff of St. Croix Hospice, especially Keisha, Amanda, Jackie, Ann and Emily, for their outstanding care of Paul.

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

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com