IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Isaac “Tiny” Paul

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Rairden

September 28, 1990 – November 26, 2025

Obituary

Isaac  "Tiny" Paul Rairden, 35 of Keokuk passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

He was born September 28, 1990, in Ft. Madison, the son of Paul and Denise Wood Rairden. Isaac grew up in the area and graduated with the Central Lee High School Class of 2009. He went on to attend Southeastern Community College.

Isaac was the proud co-owner of Rairden's Auto Salvage and Towing, a place where he poured his heart, dedication, and countless hours into the work he loved. He had a natural gift for fixing things and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help.

More than anything, Isaac loved his family. He especially cherished being an uncle—"Uncle Isaac" was a role he embraced with joy, patience, and a big heart. His nieces and nephews were the light of his life, and he adored every moment spent with them.

Isaac also had a deep love for Christmas. The season brought out the childlike joy in him—he never missed a chance to turn up Christmas music, decorate, or share in the excitement of the holidays with those he loved. His enthusiasm made the season brighter for everyone around him.

He is survived by his parents, Paul and Denise Rairden of Montrose; two sisters, Olivia Nixon (Zach) of Kahoka and Emilee Meierotto (Alex) of Franklin; and his nieces and nephews, Collins, Sadie, Elliott, Avery, Jayce, and Ellie Ann. He is also survived by his grandparents, Faye Rairden of Keokuk and Paul and Waverly Wood of Cassville, MO; his uncles, Dave Rairden (Melanie) of Williamsburg, IA, Dan Rairden (Teresa) of Keokuk, and Darrin Wood of Purdy, MO; his aunts, Rhonda Nelson (Ron) of Des Moines, IA, Kathy Hayner (Charlie) of Keokuk, Lisa Rairden of Keokuk, and Darla Marion of Charleston, SC; along with numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carroll Lee Rairden, and his uncles, Steve Rairden and John (Dave) Marion.

A funeral service was held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk with Pastor Dana Jurgens officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.

Visitation was held after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends from 4 – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Christmas or to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

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Services

Visitation

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December
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Vigen Memorial Home - Keokuk

1328 Concert St, Keokuk, IA 52632

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

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December
3

New Testament Christian Church

1578 Hilton Road, Keokuk, IA 52632

Starts at 10:00 am

Burial

Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk

Palean Street, Keokuk, IA 52632

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