Paul Alan Van Kekerix

Rock Valley, IA: Paul Alan Van Kekerix, 64, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley as a result of a ruptured aneurysm. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 10, at 10:30 AM at First Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Dr. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.rvfrc.org/. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. A time of public viewing without the family present will be held Thursday, July 9, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley.

   Paul Alan Van Kekerix, son of James and Marjorie “Marge” (Harskamp) Van Kekerix, was born October 12, 1961, at Sioux Center, Iowa. Paul grew up in Lyon County, Iowa and was a graduate of West Lyon High School where he was proud to be named homecoming king in 1979. On June 24, 1989, Paul was united in marriage with Linda Van Beek at Inspiration Hills.

   Paul was a dedicated trucker with over 30 years of service. He loved hauls that took him to Montana which always had a piece of his heart. Paul deeply loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, whether that was jeeping with Linda in the Black Hills or playing jokes on the grandkids. One of his favorite pastimes was riding around and also visiting with anyone who would listen to him, even those that had no choice but to listen. After Paul’s passing, Fox News is down one loyal viewer, but his family will take turns watching for him.

   Paul is survived by his wife of 37 years and 9 days, Linda; 3 children, son, Ross (Marissa) Van Kekerix and their 2 children, Maelynn and Rawlins, daughter, Bobbi Van Kekerix, and daughter, Mandy (Trey) LaGois and their daughter, Aspyn; mother, Marge Lems; brother, Andy (Rhonda) Van Kekerix; siblings-in-law, Brenda (Dewey) Rus, Darwin (Gina) Van Beek, Leon (Sheila) Van Beek, and Jason (Katy) Van Beek; 2 half siblings; a step-brother; and many nieces and nephews.

   Paul was preceded in death by his father, James Van Kekerix; parents-in-law, Albert and Geneva Van Beek; and step-father.