Paul Kohout
June 28, 1951 ~ October 18, 2023
Paul Joseph Kohout, 72, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa, by Celebrant Dawn Stephens. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial at Lisbon Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Jason Kohout, Ben (Alicia) Kohout, Angie (Kelly Wieser) Kohout, and Brett (Carley) Kohout; grandchildren, Elijah, Andrew, Gracelyn, Walker, and Corbin; brother, Terry Kohout; and sister, Jean (Steve) Novak.
Paul was born on June 28, 1951, the son of Milver and Marjorie (McCutcheon) Kohout. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1969. Paul served in the Iowa National Guard following graduation. On February 4,1978, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Noonan. Paul was a second-generation, lifelong farmer in the Sutliff area. Typical of his era, he could fix anything with duct tape and barbed wire. Paul enjoyed researching vintage machinery, caring for the farm animals, and throwing out random bits of trivia.
Most importantly though was his love for his family and friends and being together at gatherings. Paul's gentle smile, humble way, and presence will long be remembered by those whose lives he touched.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James.
The family would like to thank the Mechanicsville Care Center and Care Initiatives Hospice for the love, support, and care they extended to Paul.
Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Camp Courageous, or the American Cancer Society.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Paul's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family.
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With deepest sympathy
Thinking of the Kohout and Noonan families in your time of loss. Please be assured of my prayers of comfort and bonds of friendship. May Paul rest in God’s arms and may each of you find comfort in your memories of dear Paul.
Nanc Kinley
Colona, Illinois
This saddens me. Paul was a classmate of mine and a great guy. I know he will be missed by many. My heart and prayers to his family
We are sorry for your loss. Gina and Steve Wendel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of your family.
With caring thoughts,
Betty, Jason and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Paul’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing him and his sweet smile. I will never forget it….Hold his love close in your heart always and live with those wonderful memories you all have of him.
My sympathy and a big hug to you both.
Annamae Baker
Thank you very much. Appreciate the kind memories and kind words about him. ~The Kohout Family
I worked with Paul at care initiatives in a one on one setting for almost half a year. I have never met someone who so greatly exemplified the profound ability to live life with the glass half full. Paul was an incredible man and taught me so much about life without even trying. He was so fun loving and such an introspective person. He was always able to just go with the flow, go with whatever life threw his way. We loved watching the tv show “Castle” together and talking about anything tractor related. I am incredibly saddened by his passing and my thoughts are with Paul’s family, Betty in particular, whom I was fortunate enough to meet on multiple occasions. Rest in peace Paul – you will always mean so much to me
To the Kohout family, please accept our deepest sympathy. We have scattered with grandkid activities once our children graduated from Lisbon. It is always great to see you at random events and catch up. I am sorry I just learned of Paul’s passing. May he rest in peace.
We appreciate getting to know Paul & crew, 15 yrs. His love for the land, farming & stories; lemon bars & ice cream will be great reminders of him.