ISU Retirees Memorial Day Remembrance 2022

Memorial Day Remembrance

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October 24, 1980 - March 7, 2020 October 15, 1935 - September 30, 2020 May 24, 1943 - October 25, 2021 February 22, 1951 - November 11, 2021 June 9, 1935 - September 13, 2021 August 31, 1981 - March 12, 2020 January 16, 1964 - February 19, 2022 September 13, 1927 - November 16, 2021 September 13, 1940 - June 30, 2021 July 6, 1928 - March 4, 2021 June 19, 1936 - April 14, 2021 February 26, 1932 - March 9, 2022 May 24, 1932 - November 14, 2020 September 18, 1934 - July 13, 2021 July 20, 1942 - December 1, 2020 January 9, 1943 - September 4, 2021 April 6, 1932 - September 21, 2021 August 2, 1932 - September 19, 2021 April 18, 1942 - January 1, 2022

Page 36 C Gerald “Jerry” Chase Beth Cheville Matthew Clark Barbara Clatt Ronald Clatt Bette Coulson Robert Crabtree Robert “Bob” Crom

July 9, 1934 - January 26, 2022 August 24, 1936 - October 22, 2021 October 4, 1948 - February 20, 2022 May 20, 1939 - February 22, 2021 March 11, 1937 - March 18, 2022 January 12, 1920 - July 10, 2021 June 7, 1933 - May 13, 2021 February 15, 1926 - April 27, 2021

Page 45 D Aaron Davenport Sr. Allen Davis Amita Dayal Edith “Edie” Demaray Harold Dilts Patricia Doak Forrest Dubberke

July 24, 1938 - November 8, 2015 March 17, 1941 - April 19, 2022 Unknown March 18, 1933 - September 10, 2018 June 23, 1929 - January 1, 2022 May 2, 1932 - May 19, 2021 May 10, 1933 - January 21, 2022

Page 53 E Kenneth Elvik Mark Engelbrecht Phyllis Enquist Barbara Erickson Ramona Esbeck

June 29, 1930 - November 24, 2021 December 28, 1938 - December 30, 2021 April 28, 1930 - October 17, 2021 March 20, 1940 - September 20, 2021 October 7, 1912 - November 4, 2021

Page 61 F Rebecca Foster James Frantz Julie Freed Merle Frette Janice Fryer Evelyn Fuller

January 30, 1952 - December 30, 2021 September 18, 1962 - February 1, 2022 July 4, 1949 - March 10, 2020 September 1, 1920 - January 23, 2021 September 6, 1945 - January 30, 2022 June 23, 1933 - December 11, 2020

Page 68 G Pilar Garcia Yvonne Gentzler Doris Goering Karen Good David Gradwohl Sally Greve Ronald Grooms Wilbur “Bud” Guthrie

November 4, 1926 - September 18, 2021 June 14, 1953 - September 5, 2021 April 3, 1938 - August 5, 2021 July 16, 1948 - December 31, 2021 January 22, 1934 - March 10, 2022 June 2, 1934 - October 9, 2020 August 13, 1940 - March 24, 2020 March 3, 1924 - October 23, 2021

Page 79 H Harold Hall Joyce Hanson Herbert "Herb" Harmison

March 2, 1934 - April 2, 2022 April 10, 1938 - February 23, 2022 July 15, 1933 - March 5, 2022

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December 8, 1946 - April 27, 2022 January 29, 1948 - December 23, 2020 June 5, 1935 - January 16, 2022 April 7, 1943 - August 30, 2021 June 22, 1926 - August 19, 2021 April 1, 1935 - January 19, 2022 December 23, 1928 - May 24, 2021 May 21, 1951 - November 8, 2021 July 4, 1930 - July 24, 2021 May 26, 1941 - April 3, 2022 April 14, 1926 - July 29, 2021 December 15, 1952 - April 16, 2021 March 16, 1938 - January 26, 2021 March 26, 1955 - September 20, 2020 July 26, 1938 - January 5, 2021 September 6, 1983 - March 16, 2022 June 20, 1955 - March 17, 2020 April 23, 1931 - January 22, 2022 September 8, 1930 - June 11, 2021 February 3, 1930 - June 11, 2021 March 3, 1936 - December 15, 2021 August 13, 1924 - October 24, 2021 January 14, 1928 - October 4, 2021 July 27, 1935 - January 9, 2022 December 14, 1933 - August 9, 2021 February 16, 1928 - September 30, 2009 November 25, 1932 - June 9, 2021 January 11, 1953 - September 12, 2020 October 7, 1949 - February 17, 2022 March 28, 1942 - July 16, 2021 January 11, 1967 - March 30, 2022 May 9, 1941 - September 30, 2021

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October 28, 1946 - March 20, 2022 January 9, 1925 - March 17, 2021 June 27, 1935 - November 16, 2021 May 12, 1943 - February 19, 2022 January 12, 1932 - March 23, 2009 June 18, 1923 - April 12, 2022 February 14, 1942 - July 13, 2021 February 14, 1927 - December 8, 2021 March 16, 1934 - October 18, 2021 January 5, 1930 - August 22, 2021 October 16, 1931 - November 24, 2021 December 11, 1943 - February 14, 2021 October 29, 1927 - August 3, 2021 February 10, 1950 - July 26, 2021 August 19, 1936 - September 9, 2021 July 4, 1937 - August 2, 2015 September 12, 1931 - May 23, 2021 December 31, 1930 - August 20, 2021 February 4, 1952 - September 14, 2020 April 7, 1937 - March 17, 2022 February 21, 1940 - April 19, 2022 April 9, 1927 - July 16, 2021 August 20, 1946 - February 20, 2022 April 20, 1945 - August 1, 2021 January 23, 1943 - November 12, 2020 April 5, 1950 - November 15, 2021 February 8, 1937 - October 21, 2021 March 11, 1936 - July 30, 2021 May 3, 1931 - August 4, 2021 May 2, 1923 - May 16, 2021 May 30, 1931 - September 29, 2021 August 23, 1916 - June 22, 2021 April 6, 1925 - April 16, 2022 February 23, 1935 - June 26, 2019 July 29, 1935 - May 28, 2021 August 4, 1932 - April 13, 2022 July 5, 1931 - October 2, 2021

Jackie Wilde David Wilder Dorothy Williams Fred Woolson

Unknown - April 25, 2018 June 11, 1929 - August 18, 2021 February 1, 1933 - June 26, 2021 February 28, 1933 - October 17, 2021

Page 188 Y Charlotte Young

December 10, 1932 - September 17, 2021

Page 190 Z Beverly Zimmerman

September 26, 1922 - May 22, 2021

A special thank you to Green Hills Retirement Community for their ongoing support of the ISU Retirees, ISU Horticulture for the flower boxes placed at the ISU Cemetery, and to the President’s Office for financial support.

Heather Allen October 24, 1980 - March 7, 2020

Heather K. (Asman) Allen, 39, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 7, 2020, following a 9-year battle with cancer. Her favorite words were "glorious", "HUZZAH", and "shenanigans."

Heather was born October 24, 1980, in Des Moines, and grew up in Earlham, IA. She attended Des Moines Roosevelt High School (class of 1999) and Central Academy in Des Moines. Heather married her high school sweetheart, Ian Allen, on December 22, 2000. Their marriage of 19 years produced two beautiful daughters, Azalea and Eleanor.

Heather attended the University of Iowa on a Presidential Scholarship, graduating with honors in 2002 with a B.S. in Microbiology. She received her Ph.D. in Microbiology in 2009 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In January of 2011, Heather was appointed to a permanent scientist position at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames. In 2012 she became an adjunct Assistant Professor at Iowa State University. Her work significantly contributed to the scientific understanding of the effects of agricultural practices on foodborne pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes in food-producing animals, having positive impact on our food supply. Heather received numerous awards during her career and was considered an international expert in her field.

In 2019, Heather received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.

In 2010, four days before her 30th birthday, Heather was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. She chronicled her cancer journey in her blog: Some Girls Prefer Carnations. Her supporters are affectionately called Carnation Nation. An articulate, witty, insightful and candid writer, Heather's blog carnations.blogspot.com has over 400,000 views and was voted a "Best Breast Cancer Blog" in 2018 and 2019 by Healthline.com.

While Heather's scientific achievements were many, she is most remembered for the person that she was. She had a million-dollar smile, a contagious laugh and never met a stranger. She would visit with oncology department staff and visitors who were often intrigued by the blanket or hat or scarf she was crocheting while she waited - always to be given to someone else. She was kind, conscientious and optimistic. Confident, gracious and humble. Heather was a wonderful wife and mother, as well as a brilliant scientist. As one friend said, "she dazzled everyone." Heather was an avid reader, loved games, The Old 97's, baking and good conversation.

The family extends its gratitude to Heather's amazing medical team at the William Bliss Cancer Center at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Also, to her medical team at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa. Near the end of her life, the Mary Greeley

Hospice Team was instrumental in keeping Heather comfortable in her home with her caring husband and daughters. Last but not least, the family extends heartfelt appreciation to Carnation Nation.

Heather adored her family. She is survived by her loving husband Ian; children Azalea (12) and Eleanor (10); parents Russ Asman (Barbara Scheetz) and Heidi Williams (Roger); Grandmother Barb Asman; twin sisters: Holly Gragert (Kyle)and Hilary Sawyers (Andrew); brother Ryan Asman (Anne); her special Aunt Jacque Shoeman (Rick) and Uncle Rod Asman (Lyddia), Uncle Tripp Erb; cousins Lauren and Max Asman, Anna and Brielle Shoeman, Alannah Erb; Mother-in- law Lori Allen, Father-in-law Terry Allen (Cheryl), Grandma Joyce Knudsen; Sisters-in-law Molly Allen and Mallary Allen; her adored nieces and nephews: Kael, Heath and June Sawyers, Calvin and Alice Gragert, Victor and Mica Allen; and many loving relatives and friends. Heather was preceded in death by her Grandparents Max Asman, Kate Erb, and Raymond Erb II; and her Aunt Raeanne Erb. A Celebration of Life will take place later this year. Memorial Contributions may be made to Some Girls Prefer Carnations.

Robert Allen October 15, 1935 - September 30, 2020

Lieutenant Colonel Robert D. Allen was born to Elizabeth (Ferguson) and Arthur Allen in Carroll, IA on October 15, 1935. He was raised in the small town of Glidden where he graduated from Glidden High School in 1954. He had already made his life's greatest choice when Sheryl Conner agreed to become his wife and life partner. They married on April 20, 1957.

Bob graduated from the University of Wyoming in June of 1958 with a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He received his Master's in Education from the College of William and Mary, VA in 1974. Bob had a long and successful career in the USAF and was stationed all across the U.S. during his active-duty years. He gave his family a wonderful opportunity to travel the U.S and get a broad cultural education. During his tour in Vietnam, he was assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Nha Trang, RVN. and was awarded two Silver Stars, The Distinguished Flying Cross with the V Device for valor in combat, and three Air Medals.

The 20th Special Ops was also awarded The Army Presidential Unit Citation.

Bob loved flying helicopters and his career as a pilot and his time in Vietnam were core to his identity. His family is very proud of his service to our country. His last assignment brought him back to Central Iowa as an Associate Professor of Aerospace Studies at Iowa State University in Ames. Lt. Colonel Allen retired with 20 years of active service on Aug 30, 1978. After retiring, Bob owned and operated Cyclone Awards for several years.

Bob was also very active in the Masonic Lodge. He was Past Patron of Laura Chapter No. 115 OES, Grand Master of Haggai Lodge No. 369 Glidden, and Grand High Priest of York Rite of Iowa.

He also was an active member of Arcadia Lodge No. 249 in Ames.

He spent several years as primary caretaker to Sherry as Multiple Sclerosis limited her abilities and eventually contributed to her death in 2007. They were a true partnership throughout their lives and left a lasting legacy of stubbornness, tenacity and commitment to family. He died on September 30, 2020, under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

Bob is survived by one sister Ruth (Bob) Nicholls of Newark, Delaware; children Karen Kerper, Marce (Bill) Bruhn, Steve (Lisa) Allen and son-in-law Chuck (Wendy) Baxter; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sherry; his daughter Christine Baxter; his son-in-law Mark Kerper; his parents; brother Charles Allen; sisters Kathryn Messerly and Dorothy Cuvelier.

Memorials may be given to the Shriner's Children's Hospital or Food at First.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. Interment with military honors will be Thursday,

August 19, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. in Van Meter, Iowa at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. A light lunch will follow at the VFW in Van Meter.

Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Virginia Allen May 24, 1943 - October 25, 2021

Virginia Allen was born May 24, 1943 and passed away at her home in Ames on Monday, October 25, 2021. No public memorial service will be held at this time. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.

Virginia graduated from high school in Fort Myers, Florida. She married Dale J. Underwood and became mother to twin sons, Chris and Geff. The family lived in various locations, including Illinois, Florida, and Georgia.

Virginia continued her education at Florida State University where she earned her doctorate degree in Linguistics. She made her home in Iowa in 1977 and was employed as Professor of English at Iowa State University for over 25 years.

She enjoyed writing and reading and was the author of several English textbooks. Her cats held a special place in her heart.

Survivors include her sons, Chris and Geff, both of Ames; and six sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Virginia and her family.

Tribute from co-worker, Charlie Kostelnick Virginia Allen received her Ph.D. from Florida State University and was a professor in the English Department for more than 25 years. She taught composition, grammar, rhetoric, and literature, and had a special interest in scientific rhetoric and science fiction. Virginia enjoyed intellectual discourse, had a lively wit, and was very active in the life of the department.

Craig Anderson February 22, 1951 - November 11, 2021

Craig Alan Anderson, 70, of Roland, passed away on November 11, 2021. Craig was born to Carroll and Irene Anderson on February 22, 1951. He graduated from South Hamilton High School in 1969 and went on to “study” and play football at UNI and Iowa Central Community College. He finished his B.S. degree in 1974 at Iowa State University majoring in Industrial Administration. He married Sylvia Posegate on May 21, 1977.

Craig worked full-time at Westside Fruit and Grocery learning the meat cutting trade. He also managed the meat department at Safeway. He was a successful businessman operating Protein Foods in Gilbert, and Anderson’s Meat & Grocery in Roland and Jewell. After selling the Jewell store, he continued to utilize his meat cutting skills and giving advice on running a successful business. He retired in July 2021.

Even though being an independent grocer required a lot of time, he always found the time to attend the activities in which his daughters were involved and most recently the activities of his grandchildren. He spent a lot of time in the bleachers watching volleyball, softball, basketball, track, football, and soccer. He enjoyed many band and vocal concerts along with musicals. His music appreciation class at UNI came in handy. He served Salem Lutheran church several times as Chair, Vice-Chair, and Trustee. He also spent six years on the Roland-Story School Board.

In earlier years, he enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball and then transitioned to slow pitch. When he could get away from the grocery store, his main hobby was golf. He enjoyed playing different courses around the state of Iowa and especially enjoyed playing the local course in Jewell with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Lowell, Elaine and Keith Posegate, and great nephew Matthew Anderson.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, daughters Jessica (Bryan) Hrnicek, Shelley (Jason) Lee, Natalie (Kyle) Garin; grandchildren Payton, Caytlin, Reese and Easton Lee; Aiden, Bryce and Carsten Hrnicek; and Adeline and Amaya Garin; brothers Gary (Dee) Anderson; James (Ann) Anderson; John (Lori) Anderson; and sister Vicki (Jim) Breson. He is also survived by an aunt, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

Dennis Anderson June 9, 1935 - September 13, 2021

On June 9, 1935, a rambunctious little boy was born in Le Mars, Iowa. This mischievous, fun-loving child grew up on a farm near Aurelia and attended Wayne State Teachers College in Nebraska. It was there he met Barbara Jean Rezac. They married in Jackson, MN on June 1, 1959. In 1967 they moved from Bode to Bloomfield, along with their children Keeley and Kent.

At Davis County Schools is where the creation of "Marvin Mud Puddle" began. He spent 60 years coaching, mentoring, motivating and giving. He would always have a smile, positive advice, or a pat on the back. He loved life to the very fullest and at 86, that rambunctious little boy was still inside him. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, who was devoted to his family and friends around the globe, and his beloved community & school.

Dennis passed away the evening of September 13, 2021, at his home in Indianola, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara, Daughter Keeley Anderson Kinney (Dan), Son Kent Anderson (Friederike) 6 Grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life for Dennis will be held on Saturday, October 16th at 11:00 AM in Bloomfield, Iowa at the Davis County High School "Dennis Anderson Track." It will be moved inside the gymnasium if there is inclement weather. A Memorial has been established to the Davis County High School Boys and Girls Track Program.

Jennifer "Jen" Anderson August 31, 1981 - March 12, 2020

Jennifer “Jen” Marie Anderson, 38, of Nevada, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Jen was born August 31, 1981, to Leo Daniel and Cheri Ann (Brown) Hart. She graduated from Charles City High School in 2000 and earned her associate degree from NIACC. On January 19, 2012, Jen was united in marriage to Chad Stuart Anderson in St. Lucia. She loved to be able to work with children through her job as an administrative assistant for 4-H Youth Development at Iowa State University.

Jen was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada and the Nevada PTA. In her spare time, she enjoyed arts and crafts and helping with their ice cream business, Pint Sized Ice Cream.

More than anything, Jen loved being a mother and spending time with her family.

Jen is survived by her husband, Chad of Nevada; her children: Oliver, Maxwell and Amelia all of Nevada; her parents, Leo and Cheri Hart of Charles City and her brother, Christopher Hart of Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Forrest and Genevieve Hart and Everett and Bernadine Brown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to establish a college fund for Oliver, Maxwell and Amelia.

A celebration of life will be 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada. Social distancing will apply. We can have 50% capacity in the funeral home-your understanding and patience is appreciated. Masks are not required but recommended.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com

Eric Armstrong January 16, 1964 - February 19, 2022

Eric Keith Armstrong passed away on February 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines from a head injury caused from a fall.

Eric was born on January 16, 1964, in Waterloo, Iowa. He grew up on his family's farm outside of Waverly, Iowa. He graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School in 1982. In May of 1993, he received his Bachelor of Science degree at Iowa State University in Animal Science.

Eric accepted a position with Environmental Health & Safety at Iowa State University. He worked in the Radiation Safety department as a health physicist for 28 years, taking early retirement in May of 2020.

Eric met his wife, Susan Hoadley, in October of 1994. They married in October of 1999. Eric was a country boy at heart. He took pride in raising Angus and Herford cattle. He had a knack for growing things, from vegetables to tall corn. He was a dedicated Iowa State Fair attendee. From a young teen showing livestock to an adult, Eric participated in various state fair events and contests. He had a passion for cooking and homebrewing. Eric took pleasure in sharing his creations whether it was food, beer, or mead. He was a member of the ABL & IBU homebrew clubs and a certified Beer & Mead judge. Most of all, Eric was known for his willingness to help people. Which he continued after his death by being an organ donor. He was able to give three people a second chance at life by gifting his lungs and kidneys.

Eric is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Sam; father, Eldon, of Waverly, Iowa; brothers: Neal, of Madison, Wisconsin, Karl, of Waverly, Iowa, and Jay, of St. Paul, Minnesota; sister, Sara (Jon) Allen, of Okoboji, Iowa; and nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his mother Karlyn (Klenzman) Armstrong, an infant niece and both maternal and paternal grandparents.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in April. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to ACTORS community theater group in Ames, Iowa State Fair Blue-Ribbon Foundation, and the Food Bank of Iowa.

Harlan Baker September 13, 1927 - November 16, 2021

Harlan H. Baker, age 94, of Ames, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Northridge Village in Ames.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2021, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Ames, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the services at the church on Monday. Burial will be in Story Memorial Gardens in Ames.

Harlan Henry Baker was born September 13, 1927, to Henry and Viola (Boelk) Baker at their farm home in Story County, Iowa. He moved from the farm to Ames, when he was in the 10th grade and then graduated from Ames High School in 1945.

Harlan was united in marriage to Kathryn Irene Powgnas on November 9, 1947, at the First United Methodist Church in Des Moines. They made their home in Ames.

After having learned what hard manual labor was, from unloading 95-pound cement bags from boxcars at Ames Lumber Company, to picking up milk in 10-gallon cans from dairy farms for 13 years at ISU Dairy, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Des Moines in July of 1945, and was discharged in August of 1946, in Bremerton, Washington.

After a year of training as a Metallographer, he was put in charge of the Metallographic Lab at the Ames Laboratory for 27 years. During that time, he became known worldwide for his expertise at preparing metal and rare earth samples to reveal microstructure characteristics and recording the results photographically. Many awards for his photographic work were received from the American Society of Metals, of which he was a member. He co-authored several scientific papers which were subsequently published. Harlan was also a member of the International Metallographic Society.

He received Superior Service Awards from Iowa State University and from the Ames Laboratory.

As a carryover from the dairy business, he distributed creamery butter weekly to grocery stores and restaurants in the Ames/Nevada area for 35 years. The butter was obtained from creameries as far away as Hubbard, State Center, Slater, Mason City and ending in Des Moines, as over the years creameries closed down causing new sources to be found.

His hobbies included auto repair, bowling, gardening, golf, wine making, woodworking, and fixing things for grandchildren as well as friends. Harlan enjoyed observing grandchildren grow from infants to parents and then great- grandchildren starting another generation. This brought him much pleasure.

Harlan is survived by his wife of 74 years Kathryn I. Baker of Ames; his children, Delores A. (Bruce) Bear of White Bear Lake, MN, and James D. (Teresa) Baker of Ames; his grandchildren, Matthew Bear, Amy (Curtis) Smith, Alicia Grund, Harlan Baker, Chelsea Baker; his greatgrandchildren, Tristan Smith, Stella Smith, Miles Grund, and Owen Grund; and sister-in-law, Betty

Baker of Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Norma (Keith) Eubank, Charles E. (Celia) Baker, Shirley (Vern) Hoerman and Alan Baker.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Harlan’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

To send flowers to the family of Harlan H. Baker please visit our Tribute Store.

Tribute from daughter, Dee Bear After a year of training as a Metallographer, Harlan Baker was put in charge of the Metallographic Lab at the Ames Laboratory for 27 years. During that time, he became known worldwide for his expertise at preparing metal and rare earth samples to reveal microstructure characteristics and recording the results photographically.

Many awards for his photographic work were received from the American Society of Metals, of which he was a member. He co-authored several scientific papers which were subsequently published. Harlan was also a member of the International Metallographic Society. He received Superior Service Awards from Iowa State University and the Ames Laboratory.

He was such a warm, caring, and understanding person willing to help you any way he could.

Always trying to fix things for you, including autos, electronics, wooden items, and toys. He was always trying to learn how things worked.

Robert Bataille September 13, 1940 - June 30, 2021

Robert Raymond Bataille, Ph.D., died on June 30, 2021, at his home in Portland, OR. Bob was born in Newark, NJ, on September 13, 1940, to Catherine Iris Shirley Bataille and Louis Edward Bataille. He grew up in Denville. From the age of sixteen through college, he was mate during the summers to his Uncle Doc (Howard Shirley) on his fishing boat Kit Kat, out of Brielle, NJ. Bob held a B.A. from Rutgers University and master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Kansas. Right after grad school in 1969, he joined the faculty of the Department of English at Iowa State University, where he quickly rose to the rank of Professor. For the next thirty-one years, he taught and published widely in areas both historical and contemporary: eighteenth century British literature, the teaching of rhetoric and composition, and propaganda analysis (the study of how information and entertainment in popular culture can persuade and manipulate audiences). He had a particular interest in the history of journalism. His book "The Writing Life of Hugh Kelly: Politics, Journalism, and Theater in Late-Eighteenth-Century London," was inspired by his discovery of newspaper campaigns that Kelly orchestrated as a paid political propagandist for King George III and his ministers.

Bob and Mary Howard were married in 1996. In 2000, Bob retired from Iowa State University as Professor Emeritus. He and Mary enjoyed yearly international journeys until Parkinson's Disease made travel too difficult for him. In October of 2020, they moved to Portland, OR to be closer to family as his illness progressed. From their living room in the western hills, he observed a surprising amount of activity and detail in the neighborhood below, Mt. Hood on the horizon, boat traffic on the Willamette River in between, birds feeding on the deck, and the ever-changing immense sky. Until his final month, he enjoyed walks with Mary through the forest along Terwilliger Boulevard behind the house.

Bob was a steadfast friend; an attentive, loving father; a kind, generous colleague; and a challenging, devoted, affectionate husband. Surviving are his wife, Mary Howard; his sons Erik Bataille, and Denise, Lake Junaluska, NC; and Brent Bataille, Englewood, CO. Grandson Benjamin Alexander Bataille lives in Loveland, CO; granddaughter Brielle Renee Bataille, in Denver. Mary's sons are David Howard, and Helen, in Santa Barbara, CA, and Paul Howard, and Tiffani, in Portland, OR. The Howard grandchildren: Lindsey, Matt, Nick, Emma, Charlie, and Jack loved their Grandpa Bob. His sister Annie Lies, Rochester Hills, MI; his brother Louis Thomas (Todd) Bataille, and Barbara, Milford, PA; and his niece Noelle Bataille, Covington Township, PA, are left to mourn him. He had a special home in his heart for cousins Kit Canning and Howard Shirley and their families. Bob's ashes will be interred at a later date in the Iowa State University cemetery in Ames.

Family gathered before his death to say good-bye. There will be no formal memorial at this time.

Tribute from co-worker, Charlie Kostelnick Bob Bataille was a long-time member of the English Department. Primarily a scholar of eighteenth-century British literature, Bob also co-taught a very popular study abroad course on British landscape and literature. In addition he did groundbreaking work in the field of technical communication. Throughout his career, Bob was very active in the life of the department, holding key administrative positions, shaping the curriculum, and, in particular, mentoring junior faculty. He was an extraordinary professor, beloved colleague, and friend to all.

Joseph Baumgarten July 6, 1928 - March 4, 2021

Joseph Russell Baumgarten, Sr., age 92, of Ames, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, of natural causes at home, surrounded by his wife and family.

Friends may call from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Avenue, Ames, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday March 8, 2021 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The service will be livestreamed, and a link will be available on the St. Cecilia Catholic Church website and on the Tribute Wall of Joe's obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website. Inurnment will be at the Ames Municipal Cemetery, with military honors by the Ames American Legion Post 37. Face masks and social distancing will be required.

Joe was born July 6, 1928, to H.E. and Lena (Fritz) Baumgarten of Louisville, Kentucky. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Martha Blakeney, on August 8, 1953, in Owensboro, Kentucky, shortly after returning from a year of deployment to Korea.

Joe graduated from the University of Dayton in 1950, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to gain his Masters in 1955, and his Ph.D. in 1958, both from Purdue University. After a brief career in industry, he returned to academia as a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Joe taught for many years at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and finished out his career at the great Iowa State University in Ames.

During the summers Joe remained very active, doing academic research with his graduate students for numerous companies. He loved his students and they loved him. Joe was awarded "Professor of the Year" three times running in 1979, 1981, and 1984. Of all of his many accomplishments, those awards were his proudest.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Benjamin Baumgarten; brother, Jim (Dorothy & Gail) Baumgarten; sisters, Mary Helna (Wayne) Gordon, Martha (Joe) Lauzon, and Charlotte Baumgarten.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Baumgarten; three children, Joe (Cheryl) Baumgarten, Jean Baumgarten, and David (Nina) Baumgarten; four grandchildren, Nick Baumgarten, Amelia (Aaron) Slaichert, Hannah Baumgarten, and Alex Baumgarten; brothers, H.E. (Charlene) Baumgarten, Jr., and Richard (Pat) Baumgarten.

Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me: I surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. Give me only Your love and Your grace; with these I will be rich enough, and will desire nothing more.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left to Joe's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

Clarine Beadleston June 19, 1936 - April 14, 2021

Clarine Yvonne Beadleston, 84, of Slater, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. She was born on June 19, 1936, in Iowa City. Clarine was raised and educated within Clayton County and was a graduate of Edgewood High School.

On January 23, 1989, Clarine was united in marriage to Max Beadleston, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Clarine worked in the accounts receivable department with Iowa Crop through the Iowa State University.

For many years, Clarine was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to sew, quilt, crochet, and ride on the carousel at Story City. Clarine enjoyed going to the library and attending church. Family was very important to Clarine, and she will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Survivors include her daughter, Christine (Randy) Merchant; her son, Randy (Julie) Hansel; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three step-greatgrandchildren.

Clarine was preceded in death by her husband, Max in 1997; and a son, Colin Lee Hansel in 1956.

Bernard "Bernie" Beaudry February 26, 1932 - March 9, 2022 Bernard (Bernie) Joseph Beaudry, 90, went to his eternal reward on March 9, 2022. Bernie was born February 26, 1932, to Louis and Laura (Martin) Beaudry in Otsego, MN. He was the youngest of nine children.

Growing up on a farm, Bernie learned at a young age the value of hard work and education. He went on to graduate from High School, Minneapolis, MN, then earning a B.S. in Chemistry from St. John’s DeLaSalle University in Collegeville, MN and finally earning a master’s degree in Metallurgy from Iowa State University.

During his 38 years of research with the Ames Laboratory, Bernie achieved recognition for his dedication and expertise on rare earth elements. He published hundreds of articles, following his personal motto of “Publish or Perish.” He won the 1986 Superior Service Award from ISU. He mentored international students and later traveled the world, sharing his research.

Bernie married Charlotte Jean Aldera on June 1, 1957, in Jefferson, IA. He and Char made their home in Ames, where they raised seven children. His schedule was busy as he was an active participant and supporter of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s lives. Along with supporting his church, he was passionate about volunteering in numerous activities. One of his favorites was being the hugger at the finish line during the Special Olympics. He stayed active by biking, dancing, singing, gardening, camping, and playing racquetball. To play cards, cribbage, or ping-pong with him meant waiting in line. He made it a priority for his children to know their relatives, loading them into the station wagon to travel to MN, OK, and TX. He entertained everyone with his childhood stories, puns, poetry and “Bernie jokes.”

Following Char’s death in 2008, Bernie was blessed to find someone to share the rest of his life with. He married Patricia d’Entremont on April 9, 2011, in Florence, AZ, and they were both welcomed warmly into each other’s families. Yearly, they split their time between AZ and IA, enjoying family activities and events. They cherished their church family and the quieter time of their lives together.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and first wife, Char. Survivors to carry on his memory are his children: Ed (Nancy) of Corvallis, OR; Mary (Jeff) McKinney of Tipton, IA; Margaret (Jeff) Ploeger of Spirit Lake, IA; Brian (Debbie) of Ames, IA; Dan of Galveston, TX; Lori (Lance) Larson of Fairfax, IA; Steve (Michelle) of St. Louis Park, MN; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, as well as his wife, Pat, and her three children: Paul (Cindy Heath) Weaver of Gilbert, AZ; Helen (Alan) Valliere of Mesa, AZ; and Jane (Gil) Benavidez of Florence, AZ; 8 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Bernie requests donations be made to Special Olympics of Iowa or St. Cecilia’s Church.

Visitation: March 27 from 3-5 p.m. followed by a vigil at Stevens Memorial Chapel. On March 28, a rosary will be at 8:45 a.m. followed by a visitation prior to the 10:00 a.m. funeral at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Ames, IA.

Katherine "Marlene" Birlingmair May 24, 1932 - November 14, 2020 Katherine "Marlene" Birlingmair, 88, of Ames, Iowa, passed at Accura Healthcare of Ames on November 14, 2020.

Marlene was born on May 24, 1932, at home in Lamoni, Iowa to John and Margaret (Ashburn) Omstead. She was baptized in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS, now called Community of Christ) and was an active member until she could no longer physically attend.

Marlene graduated from Lamoni High School in 1950 and Broadlawns School of Nursing, Des Moines, Iowa, as a Registered Nurse in 1953. She worked at Ringgold County Hospital for four years before meeting her husband. Marlene married David Harold Birlingmair on May 18th, 1955, at the RLDS Church in Lamoni. After they were married, they moved to Colorado Springs due to Dave being in the Army. After he was discharged, they moved to Boone, Iowa where their oldest son, Shawn was born. Then they moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and their only daughter, Kimberly was born. Later they moved back to Boone, where their son Douglas was born. They moved to Ames and made their home at Tiller's Trailer Court. They moved to another trailer that was parked on the property where they would build two homes in Rookwood Subdivision. Marlene enjoyed staying at home with her children throughout their school years. Later, she would take a nursing job at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, and then Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Marlene and her family spent part of the summers camping throughout the western United States, visiting friends and relatives along the way. She was close to her family and spent many holidays with them, creating treasured memories for her children. Marlene was an excellent seamstress and made clothes for her family. She also enjoyed knitting, gardening and making bread and cinnamon rolls from a sourdough starter she maintained.

Marlene also enjoyed attending the Iowa State Fair from the time she was young going with her parents and siblings, to passing on the experience to her children and grandchildren. She and Dave would park their RV at the Fair Campgrounds and spend the duration of the fair in the company of other families and friends.

After the children had left home, she and Dave enjoyed traveling in their RV, each one getting larger each time they traded in. They enjoyed many visits with their grandchildren. In later years, they lived at the Valle de Oro in Mesa, Arizona during the winter months.

Left to cherish Marlene's memory are her children: Shawn David (Dana) Birlingmair, Kimberly Dawn Hoover (Thomas Kline) of Ames and Douglas Kent (Laura) Birlingmair of Fort Collins, CO. Eight grandsons: Joel, Michael and Noah Birlingmair, Travis, Kaleb and Adam Hoover, Joshua and John "Jack" Birlingmair; and great-grandson Daniel Birlingmair; her sister Myrna Morris, of

Lamoni; nieces Shelly Morris and Sherry Morris, Roxanna Omstead Crawford, Dianna Haurum, LuAnne Utterback and Suzanna G. Omstead, and Katie Omstead; and nephews Michael Morris, Patrick Morris, and Jordan Omstead.

Marlene is preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers Keith, Kenneth, and Kevin Omstead.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Waterford Assisted Living, Ames, Accura Healthcare Center, Suncrest Home Health and Hospice for providing loving care for our mother in her later years.

Gene Bishop September 18, 1934 - July 13, 2021

Gene Bishop, 86, passed away peacefully July 13, 2021 after a 25-year dance with cancer. He was a kind, loving, and generous man who loved people and animals.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Joan. He leaves behind five children, Rachel (Steve) Johnson, Robert (Sigrid) Bishop, Mark (Angie) Bishop, Jamie (Brenda) Bishop, and Rebecca (Jeff) Nickel; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.

Gene retired from Iowa State University after working as an electrical designer. Per his wishes, he was cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please consider donations to St. Croix Hospice in Ankeny, IA, or the American Alzheimer's Association.

William "Bill" Bishop July 20, 1942 - December 1, 2020

William “Bill” Bishop, age 78, of Boone, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center with his wife, Sandi, by his side.

William “Bill” George Bishop was born July 20, 1942 in Ames, IA, to Ruth Evelyn (Bloomberg) and Francis Wayne Bishop. Bill graduated from Ames High School in 1960. He attended Iowa State University but decided college wasn’t for him. He and a friend drove to California to search for jobs.

Not finding any, they returned to Ames where Bill got a job with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Bill retired from the DOT in 2004 after 43 years of service as a Soils Design Technician.

Bill enjoyed designing and building things. At the age of 13, he helped his dad and older brother build their new house. Bill was an artist doing beautiful woodworking. Bill also enjoyed roller skating, which is where he met his wife, Sandi. They married on May 5, 1973 and enjoyed many years of traveling to every state on their BMW motorcycles. Bill was president of and organized two motorcycle clubs, Touring Friends and Bahnsturmers. They even rented a motorcycle the first time they went to Hawaii. Bill also enjoyed restoring antique and classic cars. He was especially proud of his Special Edition 1972 Mustang Sprint. He was past President of the AACA Tall Corn Antique Auto Club.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra (Stoneburner) Bishop of Boone, IA; daughter, Jennifer (Wayne) Bruggeman of Ankeny, IA; son, Chad (Wenda) Bishop of Polk City; grandchildren, Andrea (Tory) Van Hoang of North Liberty, IA, Ashley (Brandon) Vedquam of Lone Tree, IA, Lexia (Jeremy) Junker and Christian (Cassandra) Bishop of Ankeny; great- grandchildren, Aria and Bob Van Hoang and Calvin Junker; brother, Bob Bishop of Oskaloosa; 2 sisters-in-law, Jeanette Tonsfeldt and Carol (Richard) Wilson of Boone; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Edward and Geneva Stoneburner; grandson, Charlton Bishop; sister-in-law, Judy Bishop; and brother-in-law, Doug Tonsfeldt.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone. Online condolences may be left to Bill’s family at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Bill Bishop Family, C/O Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 15, Boone, IA, 50036.

David Block January 9, 1943 - September 4, 2021

David Arthur Block, age 78, of Ames, Iowa passed away suddenly and unexpectedly following a heart attack on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

He was born January 9, 1943, in Storm Lake, Iowa to Arthur and Evelyn (Schulz) Block. He went through school in Storm Lake, and burned off energy playing baseball, tennis, football, and pole vaulting before the fiberglass pole was invented.

He spent the years 1961 to 1967 at Iowa State University in the Architecture program where, as he liked to say, he squeezed a five-year program into six years. During the first four of those years, he participated in gymnastics under his beloved coach Ed Gagnier, with whom he still shared Tuesday lunches at Culver’s, along with fellow gymnast Stew Buck.

A short stint with the architecture firm Crites and McConnell was rudely interrupted when he was drafted during the Vietnam War. He took a long weekend off to marry Elizabeth Edson, and then the two went off to spend his service years in Heidelberg, Germany, which they used as a base to travel around Europe.

Following the Army, the couple moved to Des Moines, Iowa where Dave worked in an architecture firm, and where their son, Nathan David Block, was born in 1971. Next came a move to Ames and Iowa State where Dave earned two master’s degrees—architecture and urban planning. One of his final projects, a space station, won a national award. Another award-worthy baby came along, Erin Elisa Block in 1974.

Concurrent with his teaching career, Dave ran a successful private practice, designing over 30 homes, a school, and a library, specializing in passive solar design. A private residence in Parkersburg, Iowa won an Iowa design award.

Since retirement, Dave has been blazing his own trail, going to ISU basketball games, trying his hand at beekeeping, working on home improvement projects, sharing meals with friends, model railroading, serving on the trustees at church, and literally traveling the world.

During all these years, Dave’s happiest times were spent teaching his children and grandchildren to flout many rules and conventions and following their sports and activities and interests every chance he got. He wanted life to be a grand adventure, and he did his best to make it so!

Dave was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his son, Nathan Block; his daughter, Erin Block; his grandchildren, Connor, Harper, Samuel, and Emerson Block (Nathan’s children); his sister, Kay Sloan, and a horde of friends and former adoring students.

Services will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 13, 2021, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. before the services at the church. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed on Dave’s Tribute Wall on the Adams Funeral Home website.

A social time with light refreshments will be held following the service. Face masks will be required at all times inside the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are provided by Adams Funeral Home. Online condolences can be left through www.adamssoderstrum.com.

Frederick Brown April 6, 1932 - September 21, 2021

Frederick Gramm Brown, 89, of Ames passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 21, 2021. He is survived by Barbara Ann (Thaller) Brown, his wife of 65 years, and his sister Meda Louise Heywood of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 6, 1932, he was the son of Fred E. and Meda (Gramm) Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Elizabeth Ann Stiller, of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

He was the much-loved father of Jeffrey (Gretchen) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Kirk (Lori) of Madison, Wisconsin; and Daniel of Redmond, Washington. He brought great joy to the lives of his six grandchildren – Nathaniel, Tyler, Evan, Lindsay, Elise and Kristen.

A graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., M.A.) and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D.), Fred was a Professor of Psychology at Iowa State University from 1962 to 1997. In addition to his passion for teaching, he wrote three books including a leading textbook on educational testing and measurement. In 1993 he was awarded the title of University Professor in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the university including developing innovative graduate programs, having an important impact on the undergraduate honors program and its students, and working to improve the academic success of student athletes. Among his most enjoyable and enriching academic opportunities were a year at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences in Stanford, California and another year at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey.

For Fred, spending time with his family, especially seeing his six grandchildren grow into adults, provided some of his most cherished memories. Fred savored visiting and revisiting places that were special to him, whether for the majesty of the mountains, the beauty of the artisan crafts, the history of the cities and people, or just to taste the local foods and wines. His lifelong interest in writing and books led him to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Ames Public Library, as well as on the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation board. Later in life he came to love opera, enjoying the performances of the Des Moines Metro Opera and the many new friends he met. In retirement you could always find Fred spending mornings playing a round of golf with his good friends at Veenker Golf Course.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday October 8th at Bethesda Lutheran Church at 1517 Northwestern Avenue in Ames. The service will be streamed online for persons unable to attend in person.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation or the Des Moines Metro Opera would be greatly appreciated.

Tribute from wife, Barbara Brown Fred was a Professor in the Psychology Department at ISU from 1962 until he retired in 1997. He spent a year at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, California and another year at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey. In 1993 he was awarded the title of University Professor in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the university.

In retirement you could always find Fred spending mornings playing a round of golf with good friends at Veenker Gold Course.

Kathryn "Kak" Burkholder August 2, 1932 - September 19, 2021

Kathryn “Kak” Burkholder, age 89, of Ames, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa with the Reverend Dr. Brett Becker officiating. The service will be livestreamed by the church and can be viewed on Kathryn's Tribute Wall. Immediately following the service there will be a gathering with light snacks and time to greet the family. Inurnment with family will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery preceding the service. Facemasks are required at the services.

Kathryn was born August 2, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of James Frederick (Fred) and Amanda (Schem), nee Schemel, Mott. But she was raised in Rolla, North Dakota where she created lifelong friendships. She attended the University of North Dakota majoring in music. While there she was the pianist for the “Varsity Bards,” which is how she met her beloved Harvey Burkholder. They were united in marriage on June 20, 1954, in Rolla, North Dakota, moving to Ames, Iowa afterward to build a life together. The marriage of Harvey and Kathryn and their commitment to community was an inspiration, and they shared their strength of character and instilled their strong values in their children and grandchildren.

Kathryn was a full-time homemaker until 1974 when she took a job at the ISU bookstore. She and Harvey were huge Cyclone football and basketball fans, avid bridge players, active members of the community, and dedicated members of Collegiate Presbyterian Church. They attended (most) home Iowa State University women’s and men’s basketball and football games for decades. They ran the Ames Duplicate Bridge Club for over 40 years, Kathryn continued leading the club for many years after Harvey passed. They made many life-time friends with the other bridge players and families, and one bridge family commented that Kathryn and Harvey were like godparents to their children.

Kathryn was a beautiful singer, being a part of the church choir was her passion and support in her final years. She sang in the church choir for so long that no one in the choir can recall a time when she wasn’t a member! She performed solos in both her church choir and the Green Hills choir, and her husband Harvey often said she had the voice of an angel (she did). And now God’s choir has an amazing new singer.

Above all she loved her family. We would gather together twice a year, Christmas and summer (the latter mostly at Lake Okoboji), for good food, games, adventures, and much laughter. She spoke often of what an excellent family she had and how much we all loved one another. She loved her three daughters fiercely, and she and Harvey raised them to be strong, independent, and responsible women. And oh, how she loved her four grandchildren! She would play piano and sing songs, plan fun outings for them and the family, and make sure her home was filled with food, games, and fun things to do, always ready for a hug or a lap for her little ones. While the recent health lockdowns prevented her from seeing her first great-grandson Jackson as much as we all

wanted, she’d smile and laugh during virtual meetings with him online. Towards the end of her life when her health and faculties were declining, she remained cheerful and friendly and never complained about the changes life brought to her.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Green Hills for taking such good care of her in her final years, Suncrest Hospice, and her church/choir family for their continuing love and support.

Kathryn is survived by two daughters, Anne (Pat) Byrne and Nancy Burkholder; four grandchildren, Michael (Courtney) and Matthew (Cici) Byrne, Lindsey (Jason) and Lauren Walker; great grandson, Jackson Byrne; and Keith and Val Rae Burkholder. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey in 2004; daughter, Jane (Mike) Walker, in 2020; and her parents and sister, Marjorie Nerrison.

Joseph Burris April 18, 1942 - January 1, 2022

Joseph Stephen Burris, 79, of Ames passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2022. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Ave., Ames, IA, with visitation following in the church multipurpose room.

Joseph was born April 18, 1942, to Charles R. and Catherine (Pravica) Burris in Cleveland, OH. Joe grew up in Lyndhurst, OH graduating from Brush High School in 1960. He earned a B.S. from Iowa State University in 1964 and Ph.D. in agronomy/biochemistry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1968. He joined the Botany Dept. at Iowa State University as a seed physiologist in 1968. During his 31-year career at Iowa State, he advised and mentored over 40 graduate students, many of whom became lifelong friends and colleagues in the seed industry. Joe counted among his professional accomplishments collaboration with the architect in design and construction of the original Seed Science Center on the ISU campus, significant contribution to the design and success of modern seed drying technology, and scientific understanding of seed quality. Joe was very active in professional societies. Upon retirement, he worked as a consultant to the seed and vegetable industry in many parts of the world.

In 1963 Joe married Judith Burkley and together they had four children, Jeffrey (1966), John (1968), Jennifer (1969), and Jason (1973). He enthusiastically supported his children and then grandchildren at track, cross country meets, baseball, basketball and softball games, theatre performances, piano and dance recitals. He strategically planned family vacations, mapping out road trips across the country. Joe could fix or build anything he was challenged to do. And by his actions, Joe taught his children and grandchildren to be curious, self-reliant, and engaged.

In 1999 Joe married Joan Peterson. They loved traveling, both to explore new places and to visit family and friends. He was an accomplished wood worker and enjoyed making custom furniture for his home and his children's homes. In later years, he learned and enjoyed wood turning, and loved giving his bowls to family and friends.

We will miss many things about Joe, including his wry sense of humor, his love for the underdog, his ability to be present when he was with you, and how he loved his family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Joye, brother, Charles, all of Ohio.

Those surviving are his sister-in-law, Hilda Burris; wife, Joan; children, Jeff (Natalie) of Cedar Falls, IA, John (Verushka) of Niwot, CO, Jennifer (Gregg Garn) of Norman, OK, and Jason of Green Bay, WI; grandchildren Nathan and Joel Burris, Morgan and Kevin Burris, and Kathryn, Dylan and Allyson Garn. Also, stepchildren Erich (Allison) of Mahomet, IL, Audra (Jonathan Hall) of Morgantown, WV, Giles (Jelena Saric, significant other) of Chicago, IL, and Julia Slocum of Ames, IA; and step grandchildren Pearce and Presley Slocum and Simone and Oscar Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe's name may be directed to the Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA, 50156, or Mary Greeley Hospice Home Care and Israel Family Hospice House, 400 S. Dakota Ave., Ames, IA, 50014.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, Ames, IA. The family wishes to extend grateful thanks to the Mary Greeley Hospice Home Care nurses and staff for their wonderful support and care.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com Iowa State University Memorial Resolution Joseph Stephen Burris, 79, of Ames, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2022. On April 18, 1942, Joseph was born to Charles R. and Catherine (Pravica) Burris in Cleveland, OH. Joe grew up in Lyndhurst, OH, graduating from Brush High School in 1960. In 1963 Joe married Judith Burkley, and together they had four children. He earned a B.S. from Iowa State University in 1964 and a Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1968. Dr. Burris joined the Botany Dept. at ISU as a seed physiologist (1968).

During his 31 year career at ISU, he was the consummate land-grant scientist. He designed his research programs to solve problems for farmers and the seed industry while, at the same time, advancing the science underlying the physiology of seed quality. For example, the latter part of his research career focused on seed quality preservation and loss during seed corn drying.

From the industry perspective, his research characterized the effect of drying fronts, airflow rates, and drier temperatures on corn seed quality. From a physiological standpoint, his research included studying drier injury to mitochondria and the movement of lipid bodies in the embryos of corn during seed maturation and subsequent germination. He advised and mentored over 40 graduate students, many of whom became lifelong friends and colleagues in the seed industry. Joe counted among his professional accomplishments collaboration with the architect in design and construction of the original Seed Science Center on the ISU campus, significant contribution to the design and success of modern seed drying technology, and scientific understanding of seed quality. Joe was very active in professional societies. Upon retirement, he worked as a consultant to the seed and vegetable industry in many parts of the world.

In 1999, Joe married Joan Peterson. They loved traveling, exploring new places, and visiting family and friends. He was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed making custom furniture for his home and his children's homes. He learned and enjoyed wood turning in later years and loved giving his bowls to family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Joye, brother, Charles, all of Ohio.

Those surviving are his sister in law, Hilda Burris, wife, Joan, children, Jeff (Natalie) of Cedar Falls, IA, John (Verushka) of Niwot, CO, Jennifer (Gregg Garn) of Norman, OK, and Jason of Green Bay, WI, grandchildren Nathan and Joel Burris, Morgan and Kevin Burris, and Kathryn, Dylan and Allyson Garn. Also, step-children Erich (Allison) of Mahomet, IL, Audra (Jonathan Hall) of Morgantown, WV, Giles (Jelena Saric, significant other) of Chicago, IL, and Julia Slocum of Ames, IA, and step-grandchildren Pearce and Presley Slocum and Simone and Oscar Hall.

Gerald "Jerry" Chase July 9, 1934 - January 26, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Warren Chase was born on July 9, 1934 in Glendale, California to Elizabeth Bowman Chase and Robert Chase. His early years were spent in the northern Los Angeles area, with high school years at Santa Monica High School. Jerry went on to college at West Point in New York, and graduated in 1957. He first served in Korea with the engineering battalion, and later returned to study and earn a master’s degree in Civil and Nuclear Engineering at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. While there, he met Sara Homburg and they married in 1962.

Jerry served in the Army Corps of Engineers for twenty years, with his final assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. After the U.S. Army had switched to being a voluntary entry organization, Lt. Col. Chase was sent to Iowa to encourage the youth of the state to serve their country, learn, and travel through their service. When Lt. Col. Chase retired from the Army, he took a teaching position at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and also earned his Doctorate in Civil and Construction Engineering at that time.

Jerry was also a proud citizen of Ames. In his free time, Jerry volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club teaching the game of cribbage. The weekends were often spent working with Habitat for Humanity and later, Food at First.

Jerry Chase is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sara H. Chase; his two children, Jessica Jane of Ames and Elizabeth Chase Vivas; and his son-in-law Gerardo Vivas of Oak Park, Illinois. He was much loved by his three grandchildren, Gilbert, Sarah and Carlo Vivas, as well as several nieces and a nephew.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made in remembrance of Jerry to either The Boys and Girls Clubs of Story County, Ames Youth and Shelter Services, or Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa.

Beth Cheville August 24, 1936 - October 22, 2021

Beth Cheville of Ames, IA passed away in peace on October 22, 2021 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Reiman Gardens. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Kerrin Kirkpatrick presiding. A luncheon will follow with subsequent inurnment at Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Bertha May Clark was born the morning of August 24, 1936 on a rural farm in Norway Township, Wright County, Iowa one year after the death of her teenage brother Junior. From her earliest moments, she brought joy and healing to her parents Charles Albert and Sadie (Mikelson) Clark, sister Ruth, and brother Martin. Across a lifetime, her empathy, gentle kindness, and devotion encouraged and consoled many. Her home and hospitality were always available to those in need.

Beth attended a rural, one-room school house until entering Kanawha High School. She was an active member of the 4-H Norway Ramblers, acquiring culinary, sewing, and other homemaking skills her children would later attempt and fail to emulate. Following her graduation in 1954, Beth attended Iowa State College majoring in home economics education. There, on a blind date that nearly didn't happen, she met veterinary student Norman Cheville, whom she married in Kanawha, Iowa on June 22, 1958. She was subsequently employed as a home economics teacher at Colo High School, where she proved responsive to the needs and aspirations of her students. They, in turn, supported her in February 1959 when her son David Martin, born prematurely, passed away at Mary Greeley Hospital.

Beth would subsequently cultivate homes and lives in San Antonio, TX, Frederick, MD, and Madison, WI, before returning to Ames in 1963. Here, she would embark on a career as a mother and professional volunteer. When her daughter Carol was born with a severe heart defect that led to dramatic developmental delays, Beth worked relentlessly to develop programs and residential options for intellectually and physically disabled children and adults in Ames and Story County.

She initiated a mother's coffee group for women concerned, like her, about the futures of their special needs children. Beth served on the Association of Retarded Citizens' Story County Board of Directors from 1973 to 1985 and from 1987 to 1993. In 1986, as president of Arc and chair of the Arc/Story County Housing Committee, she assisted Mainstream Living to develop group homes in Ames and Story City. As a member and president of Arc Story County and Mainstream Living executive boards, she proved an effective liaison to United Way, Ames Rotary Club, Ames Public Library, Iowa Special Olympics, and Arc of Iowa. Though she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award by that organization in 1993 and the Special Olympics Outstanding Summer Games Volunteer of the Year in 2013, her proudest achievements were the realization of the Story County Development Center and the emergence of group homes across central Iowa. Through her efforts, daughter Carol and hundreds of special needs children and adults were finally able to move from state institutional facilities to comprehensive residential care with well-conceived day programming. In March 2021, Mainstream Living dedicated the Beth Cheville House on Douglas

Avenue in honor of her unwavering contribution to this effort.

When Beth wasn't advocating for those with special needs, she delivered Meals on Wheels and maintained leadership roles in Altrusa, PEO-KC Chapter, Story County 4-H, and the inaugural Reiman Gardens CoHort. She was deeply committed to the work of women in First United Methodist Church, volunteering hundreds of hours organizing funeral luncheons and assisting with noodle, tea ring and pie production. Beth's expertise as a seamstress was on display each Holiday Fair when her Cyclone and Hawkeye-themed accessories flew off the shelves. During the 1990s, having equipped her children with all they needed to thrive, she returned to Iowa State University, deftly managing desktop publishing essential to production of the International Newsletter on Superconductivity, an externally-funded project housed in the Department of Physics.

Beth was a beautiful role model to her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Her kind heart will be deeply missed. A constant in the lives of her grandchildren, she supported their engineering and problem solving each Christmas with sophisticated scavenger hunts and the annual construction of gingerbread houses that grew more fantastical each year. She cherished the hundreds of hours spent reading (and rereading) picture books and always welcomed their visits and help in the kitchen.

Left to cherish her memory are husband Norman of Ames; children, Dr. Julie Cheville (Ian Ogilvie) of Oakland, ME, Carol Cheville of Ames, Dr. John Cheville (Dr. Marie Christine Aubry) of Pine Island, MN, and Anne (Chris) Nelson and their sons Erik, Ian, and Evan of Ames. She leaves behind a sister-in-law LaRue Clark, brother-in-law Terry (Mary) Cheville, and many nieces and nephews who brought her much joy. Beth was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles Albert (Junior) and Martin Clark, sister Ruth Durst, and infant son David Martin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mainstream Living/Beth Cheville House, 2012 East 13th Street, Ames, IA, 50010.

Matthew Clark October 4, 1948 - February 20, 2022

A funeral service for 73-year-old Matthew Clark of Algona will be 10:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s You Tube and Facebook platforms. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Life Center in Algona. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Algona.

Matthew Randall Clark, son of Randall and Elfrieda (Paetz) Clark, was born Oct. 4, 1948, in Algona. He graduated from Algona High School in 1966. Matt studied at Iowa State University’s Department of Dairy Science, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1970. Matt and Nancy Webb were married Aug. 1, 1970, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona.

Matt farmed and operated a dairy farm in Plum Creek Township. He was employed at Pioneer Seed in Algona for nearly 30 years. He also drove the school bus for the Algona Community School District.

Matt owned Clark’s Christmas Conifers, an evergreen tree farm in Algona. He was a member of the Algona FFA Alumni and Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. Matt enjoyed model railroads, birds and his trusty dog companions.

Matt died Feb. 20, 2022, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Survivors include his children: Andrea (Alan) Spencer of Stanton, Carl (Hollie) Clark of Houston, Texas, and Emily (Gary) McKern of Underwood; grandchildren: Clark, Grant, and Addie Spencer, Gabriel, Titus, Callaghan and Ezariah Clark, and Dylan and Henry McKern; wife of 49 years, Nancy Clark of Red Oak; and sister Sara Cogar of Rochester, Minn.

Matt’s parents, sister Linda Becker, and brothers-in-law Jerry Becker and Claude Cogar preceded him in death.

Barbara Clatt May 20, 1939 - February 22, 2021

Barbara Jean Clatt, 81 of Colo succumbed to cancer at her home on February 22, 2021. She was born in Nevada at the Sanitarium on May 20, 1939, to Forest Edward and Esther Berniece (Burley) Groomes. Barbara married Ronald Hale Clatt on May 12, 1956, and to this union had four children.

In 1996, great-grandson Jagger.

Barbara was a homemaker, childcare giver, and cleaned houses for professors. She worked at the Iowa State Center in Ames for 20 years. Barbara loved to crochet, bake, and cook in which she loved to share with many. She loved hosting big family dinners. Barbara loved camping and traveling around to attend blue grass festivals. In 1998, she took on the loving task of raising her great-grandson, Jagger Nicholas Roberts.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Ronald; four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy; 7 + grandchildren; 11 + great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; her sisters, Betty Joan (Gene) Colhoun of Nevada and Karen Erickson of Nevada; her sister-in-law, Linda Groomes (Nick) of Kansas; her brother-in-law, Harvey James Wirth of Story City and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two loving pups, Cocoa and Sundae.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Donna Lee (James) and Alyce Wirth; her brother, Richard Groomes; and a daughter-in-law, Patricia Clatt.

Barbara had a special friend, Myrna Johnson who was an incredibly good and dear friend and who was always there to lend an ear.

Barbara has requested cremation. There will be a service at a later date, with the date to be announced. A special thank you to Reverend Harding for giving Barbara peace.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo United Methodist Church, Mary Greeley Hospice or to the family.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com.

Tribute from her family She started working for the university in 1975 after their children started graduating from high school. She worked at Scheman for 20 years. She too rushed through the 1993 flood to get to Scheman to get all of the computers up to the upper floor to save. She loved all the students working with her and would often bring them homemade goodies.

Ronald Clatt March 11, 1937 - March 18, 2022

Ronald Hale Clatt, 85 of Colo, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2022.

Ron was born March 11, 1937, in Marshall County, the son of Arthur John and Ethel Marion (Porter) Clatt. He graduated from Colo High School in 1956 and was married to Barbara Jean Groomes on May 12, 1956, and to that union, four children were born: Marcella, Michael, Ronald and Kathy. Ron started working for Iowa State University – Central Stores for the facilities, also in 1956. He learned and became an electrician for the Physical Plant at Iowa State and was assigned as an area mechanic for the Iowa State Center. He retired from Iowa State in 1997.

Following retirement, Ron couldn’t sit still. He worked for Graphic Forms in Nevada, the Colo Co-op, and Easy Camping in Nevada. Ron also would do odd jobs helping others. With a little help, he built two of the homes he lived in.

Ron and Barb liked to travel and go camping. They took many trips with their grandchildren in their motorhome. He liked to go fishing in a boat if he was driving. Ron was not so happy when he would get hooks in his finger or hat and when he had to untangle all the lines when he took the kids fishing.

Together, Ron and Barb went to many bluegrass festivals. He like to construct Legos with the kids, build Kinnects and make wood sculptures for the yard. Lately, Ron just liked riding in the back seat of the car, going on rides to anywhere anyone would take him.

Ron is survived by his four children: Marcella Roberts (Gail), Michael (Linda), Ronald Gene (Shari) and Kathy Clatt; seven plus grandchildren; eleven plus great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; his brothers, Larry (Sandra), Charles (Sue) and Mark; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents; and his sister, Mary Beth Heiken.

A Celebration of Life for Ron and Barbara will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Mike Carey officiating. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, clicking on Ron’s photo, then Tribute Wall. Family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Colo Fire Department in memory of Ron and Barbara.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com Tribute from his family He started working for Iowa State College on May 1, 1956 straight out of high school. He worked there for 42 years. He took a nose dive in the Hilton Colosseum during the 1993 flood. He was always a busy body. He was either doing something for someone, or fixing something.

Bette Coulson January 12, 1920 - July 10, 2021

Bette Coulson, age 101 died peacefully on Saturday, July 10 at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Collegiate United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the ISU Cemetery.

Bette was born to Howard and Florence Sunderlin of State Center, Iowa on January 12, 1920, and welcomed by her older sister Gertrude. Bette graduated from State Center High School in 1937 as class valedictorian.

She attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and graduated with a degree in music education. She taught first in Gibson, Iowa, then Morning Sun, Iowa, and finally Wilton, Iowa where she met Roger Coulson, whom she married on June 12, 1949.

Shortly thereafter, Roger accepted a position as a professor of educational psychology at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where they lived for 18 years. In 1968, they moved to Ames where Roger became the head of the Child Development Department at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. During the time that they were raising their two daughters, Sally and Jane, Bette did occasional substitute teaching, and was active as a Girl Scout leader and Girl Scout chorus director in Indianapolis. She gave private piano lessons to hundreds of children, first in Indianapolis and later in Ames until 1997.

Bette was active in Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames including among other things her involvement in UMW, as a choir director, and in handbell choir. Roger and Bette frequently hosted friends in their home for extended time periods, including many friends from other countries and several Iowa State students.

Bette was passionate about education, music and fine arts, puzzles and games, and college football. Most of all, she loved people, especially her precious grandchildren.

Bette was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Gertrude Padley, and her husband Roger Coulson.

She is survived by daughters Sally (John) Johannsen of Rockford, IA, and Jane (Gerry) Kennedy of Ames; grandchildren Jenny Johannsen and daughters Julie, Sarah, Megan of Ames, Dan (Kerri) Johannsen and children Milo and Alice of Des Moines, Kristin (Travis) Sullivan and daughters Emily, Audrey, and Clara of Des Moines, Ryan (Stacey) Wieland and children Jonathan and Lydia of Wyoming, MI, and Laura (Ian) Chidister and daughters Rebecca and Hannah of Middleton, WI.

Robert Crabtree June 7, 1933 - May 13, 2021

Dr. Robert Jewell Crabtree, 87, formerly of Ames passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021, at his home in Springfield, MO after a brief illness.

He was born June 7, 1933, in Bethany, Missouri to Robert and Golda Crabtree. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1951 and received his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a major in Soil Science from the University of Missouri- Columbia in 1959. He completed his master’s at Iowa State University in 1964 and his Ph.D. at Michigan State University in 1969. He met Beverly Deles Denier while an undergraduate at the University of Missouri and they were married June 1, 1958.

Jewell began his career as a soil science field researcher at the University of Missouri's Southwest Missouri Research Center. He went on to become an instructor at Michigan State University, an Assistant Professor at Central Missouri State University, and an Associate Professor of Agronomy at Oklahoma State University where he served for 15 years until his retirement in 1990.

Throughout his career Jewell belonged to numerous professional, honorary, and local civic organizations. He was also Bev's biggest cheerleader and confidant.

After his retirement, Jewell and Beverly had the good fortune to travel extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Jewell gardened for many years while living in Stillwater and was known for planting enough vegetables to feed the neighborhood. He and Bev were avid fans of the women's basketball teams at Iowa State and Missouri State.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Crabtree; his mother and father; brothers Jerry, Jack, and Cecil; and sister Betty Crabtree. Jewell is survived by his son Greg Crabtree and wife Ursula of McLean, VA; daughter Karen Kunkel and husband Allen of Springfield, MO; grandchildren Annelisa, Amelia and Logan Crabtree, Braden, and Eden Kunkel; his sister Jaynell Schroff and husband Don; brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Marilyn Hunter and LeRoy and Ruth Deles Dernier, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was loved deeply and will be greatly missed.

Robert "Bob" Crom February 15, 1926 - April 27, 2021

Robert L. Crom, age 95, of Geneva, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Bob, as he was known to most, was born February 15, 1926, in Hampton, Iowa, son of Lloyd M. and Alice (Froning) Crom. He grew up on the family farm near Chapin, Iowa and graduated from Hampton High School in 1943. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge as a second-class petty officer, Bob earned an undergraduate degree (B.S.) from Iowa State University. On graduation day June 9, 1950, he married Lucille (Lucy) Ritter of Reasnor, Iowa.

Bob began his professional career as a farm broadcaster for radio station KGLO in Mason City, Iowa and then for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. He spent the next 40 years in various faculty and administrative roles within the land-grant university system. Thirteen years were as Director of Communications at North Dakota State University (1953-66), the last seven of which he was also Assistant to the President. During this period, he earned advanced degrees from NDSU (M.S.) and Michigan State University (Ph.D.). He spent the next 22 years at Iowa State University where he served as Director of Alumni Affairs (1968-71) and Dean of Extension and Director of the Iowa Cooperative Extension Service (1981-88). His last professional assignment took him back to Washington, DC, where he served as Director of Extension and Outreach for the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges.

In 1993, Bob and Lucy retired and spent the next 19 years at Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack, Minnesota before moving to Green Fields Retirement Community in Geneva. Bob enjoyed family history and genealogy, was active in his church, and participated in many local organizations, often with a leadership role. He loved to meet people and always had a genuine interest in their life experiences and pursuits.

Among his honors and distinctions were the Iowa State Cardinal Key Honor Society, North Dakota State University’s Alumni Association Heritage Award, NDSU’s Blue Key Doctor of Service Award, FarmHouse Fraternity’s Master Builder of Men Award, and Iowa’s State 4-H Alumni Recognition Award.

Bob is survived by three children: Penny Crom (Chris Mroz) of Grand Junction, Colorado, Linda (William) Kearney of St Charles, Illinois, and Dr. Randall (Randy) Crom (Julie) of Las Vegas, Nevada; five grandchildren: Alisa (Mike) Heitman of LaGrange, Illinois, Scott (Kaitlin) Kearney of Naperville, Illinois, Nick (Laura) Kearney of Chicago, Hilary (Quint) Shaw of Firestone, Colorado, and Max Mroz of Salt Lake City, Utah; and five great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy; a son, Richard (Rick); and his brother, H. David Crom.

A celebration of life will be held in Geneva at a date to be determined. Inurnment will be at the Ames (Iowa) Municipal Cemetery.

Aaron Davenport Sr. July 24, 1938 - November 8, 2015

Aaron Lewis Davenport Sr. of Collins, IA departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at the age of 77. He is survived by his children: Aaron Jr., Darryl, Marlese' (Leroy), Michele (Sean); 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; his siblings: Nathenia (Laurence) Johnson, Ellen Elam, Pamela Smith, Deborah Manning, Joyce (Johnny) Russel, Neal Jr. (Karen) Smith, Henry (Lana) Smith, Jerry (Tammy) Smith, Robert Smith; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Davenport was laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery Holly, Michigan.

Allen Davis March 17, 1941 - April 19, 2022

Allen Lee Davis, age 81 of Boone, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home.

Al was born on March 17, 1941, at the Boone County Hospital, the son of Ross and Velma (Boyd) Davis.

He graduated from Ogden High School in 1959.

Al was united in marriage with Veronica L. Staebler on June 16, 1962. From this union were two children, Jill Marie born on March 6, 1963, and Steve on July 10, 1964. The couple later divorced in 1981.

Al worked at Iowa State as a meat cutter for 32 years, from August 18, 1966, until his retirement on July 31, 1998.

Al was a member of First Baptist Church in Boone. He was a hunter; pheasant hunting in his youth and deer hunting all his life. Al was a devoted son and made daily visits to his mother. Al knew no strangers, always a social butterfly around town.

Al was preceded in death by his father, Ross Davis in 2008; daughter, Jill Marie Davis in 2018; and grandparents, Clyde and Bessie Boyd and Roy & Olive Davis. He is survived by his son, Steve (Sherry) Davis of Des Moines and his mother, Velma Davis of Boone.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to First Baptist Church in Boone.

Online condolences may be left at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.

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Edith "Edie" Demaray March 18, 1933 - September 10, 2018

Edith LaVonne Demaray was born on March 18, 1933, in Jewell, Iowa to Charley and Ida (Stout) DeLozier. After attending eight years of country school, she graduated from Jewell High School as Valedictorian in 1950.

Edie lived in Story City since 1954 and was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. In 1993, she retired from ISU Credit Union after working there 25 years. Edie was an active volunteer in her church, as well as Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), delivering Meals on Wheels, mending for the Bethany Manor residents for seven years, as well as helping many elderlies on a regular basis. Her greatest joy was her family; husband, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and attending many of their school and sporting activities.

Edie passed away September 10, 2018, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames at the age of 85.

Edie is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Gene; children, Rick Tjernagel (Marlene) and Lori Prachar of Story City, Deb Davidson, Gail Wyatt (Kevin) of Omaha, NE, Dean Demaray and Douglas Demaray of Austin, TX; nine grandchildren, Grant (Megan) Tjernagel, Blake Tjernagel, Tara (James) York, Trish (Ron) Zarachi, Mackenzie Wyatt, Parker Wyatt, Jeremy Demaray, Briana Demaray, and Jessica (A.J.) Smith; six great grandchildren, Alex and Rylie Sorenson, Aiden York, Anja and Jett Tjernagel and Joszyln Smith; a sister, Helen Johnson; a sister-in-law, Margery Demaray and a brother-in-law, Leighton Demaray.

Edi was preceded in death by her parents; a great granddaughter, Jazmine Sullivan; a sister, Ruth Satre and brothers- in-law, Ardis Johnson, George Satre, Irwin Demaray and Virden Demaray.

Harold Dilts June 23, 1929 - January 1, 2022

Harold Eugene Dilts, age 92 of Ames, died January 1, 2022, at Northridge Village.

Harold was born to Gordon E. and Ida Amanda (Hansen) Dilts on June 23, 1929, in Swaledale, IA. He grew up in Kensett, IA and graduated from Kensett High School. He attended Mason City Junior College. He received a bachelor’s degree in English and Speech in 1954, and a Master’s degree in Education Administration in 1958, from the University of Northern Iowa (at the time, Iowa State Teachers College). He completed his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Iowa in 1963.

He was a junior and senior high school teacher in Meservey, IA, and taught at Nathan Weeks Junior High in Des Moines, IA. He served as a curriculum consultant with the Iowa Department of Public Instruction from 1958 to 1963. He was employed by Iowa State University in 1963 as a Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and retired as the Associate Dean in the College of Education in 1994.

Harold served in the Naval Reserve from 1949 to 1952 and the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954.

He married Joan “Jo” Catherine Smith in 1957 in Cartersville, IA. He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, past member of the State Department Advisory Committee for Teacher Certification, life member of the National Education Association, past President of the Iowa Association for Colleges of Teachers Education, past member of Ames Noon Kiwanis, and past member of Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity. He received the Outstanding Service Award from the Iowa Educational Media Association in 1988.

He is survived by daughters Kathy (Rick) Ennis of Ames, Linda (Don) Gallagher of Olathe, KS, and Marsha (Trevor) Richards of Des Moines; grandchildren Clark (Rachel) Ennis, Sam Ennis, Ryan (Jessie) Gallagher and their child Henry Gallagher, Daniel (Lauren) Gallagher and their children Hudson and Beckett Gallagher, Patrick Gallagher and his fiancée Liz Ravenstein, Melissa (Brett) Grieser and their children Audrey Grieser, Sutton Grieser, and Marnie Grieser, and Blake Richards. His sister, Virginia “Babe” Ingersoll of Kensett, IA also survives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo, and his parents.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mayo Clinic for cancer research, https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donateMC. A private family graveside service will be held in Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral home and online condolences may be left for Harold’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

Patricia Doak May 2, 1932 - May 19, 2021

Patricia Ann Doak, 89, of Columbia, Missouri passed away on May 19, 2021, at the University Hospital and Clinics.

Patricia was born on May 2, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Benjamin and Nannie Kemper Austene. The family moved to Hallsville, Missouri when she was seven years old. Patricia graduated from Hallsville High School in 1950 and graduated from Christian College in Columbia, Missouri. At that time, she was employed by the City of Columbia. On August 11, 1951, she married Douglas Doak in Armstrong, Missouri. They moved their family to Ames, Iowa in 1960.

Patricia was a long-time member of Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames, Iowa where she was once employed. She later worked as a tax preparer and as a bookkeeper for the family seed business for many years. She was an active member of United Methodist Women, a member of ISU Women's Club, and Economics Women.

She is survived by her daughters, Sara Doak and Laura (Neal) Springer; sister, Sue (Patrick) Wright; sister-in-law, Patricia Austene and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Nancy Pantoga and brother, Alan Austene.

Forrest Dubberke May 10, 1933 - January 21, 2022

Forrest V. Dubberke, 88 of Ames, died January 21, 2022, due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

There will be a private family graveside burial and memorial services will be planned for a later date due to Covid concerns. He was born in Eldora, Iowa on May 10, 1933, the second son of John and Wilma (Meeker) Dubberke, and grew up on a farm south of Hubbard, attending Grant #2 country school through eighth grade and graduating from Hubbard High School in 1951.

Forrest attended AIB business school in Des Moines until being drafted in May of 1953. In the Army he was stationed at Fort Eustis, VA, and enrolled in William and Mary College in Williamsburg while stationed there. On April 27, 1954, he married Joan Janssen of Hubbard, before he was transferred to the 7th Transportation Company based in Nelligen, Germany, where Joan joined him for their first year together.

Forrest was honorably discharged from the Army in May of 1955 and returned to Des Moines to complete his studies at AIB while working part-time at Bruce Motor Freight. After graduation in May 1956, he was employed by Eagle Iron Works in Des Moines and J.W. Janssen Implement CO. in Hubbard, before being employed at Iowa State College (as it was named at that time) in Ames in November of 1960. His first (and favorite!) job at ISU was being the Student Organizations' Auditor, after which he moved to the Iowa State Center as Business Manager, and then returned to Beardshear Hall, working in the Treasurer's Office until he happily retired in 1994.

Forrest was a member and faithful usher at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. He enjoyed the fellowship of the Friday Noon Kiwanians, and later the Golden K Club, and spent many hours picking apples and sweet corn to sell and cleaning up after Pancake Days! Forrest and Joan were long-time volunteers delivering Meals-on-Wheels for 30 plus years, and Forrest was always there to provide a cheerful, helping hand to friends and family, or any one in need! He served as treasurer of the University Lutheran Student Center, and on the board of Ames Ecumenical Housing/Keystone & Stonehaven.

Forrest will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but most of all by his beloved family; wife, Joan; two sons, Dennis Dubberke (Cheryl Bara) of Ames, Matthew Dubberke (Tonya Walker) of Kalona, IA; and daughter Becky Dubberke of Des Moines, IA; three sisters; Janet Uskudarli (David) of Istanbul, Turkey; Pat Weiss (Marty) of Omaha, NE; and Yvonne Hartung of Ames; two brothers Dick Dubberke of Hermosa Beach, CA; and Kenneth Dubberke of New Brunswick, Canada; two sisters-in-law Diane Dubberke of Nevada, IA and Chris McCaslin of Altoona, IA; and two brothers-in-law John Janssen of Ankeny, IA and Jack Speech of Neenah, WI, and many dear nieces, nephews, and friends.

Forrest was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Wendell; sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Jack Galbreath; and sister-in-law Joyce Speech.

The family is very thankful for the kind and loving care he received from Accura Health Care and Suncrest Hospice these past months.

An obituary can be viewed on-line, and on-line condolences may be left for the Dubberke family at www.info@desmoinescremation.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Iowa Public Radio, P.O. Box 6400 Johnston, IA 50131; or St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado, Ames, IA 50014.

Tribute from his wife, Joan Dubberke Forrest Dubberke was born on May 10, 1933, and died on January 21, 2022, at the age of 88.

His career at Iowa State started in 1960 when he became the Student Organizations auditor, where he enjoyed working with those bright, young students so much that he said he would have gone to work there even if he hadn't been paid! His family remembers his joy of life, and willingness to help others whenever needed, and are thankful to have shared his journey.

Kenneth Elvik June 29, 1930 - November 24, 2021

Kenneth Oswald Elvik was born in Sioux City, Iowa on June 29, 1930, the son of Norwegian immigrants, Martin and Bertha Elvik. He attended and graduated in 1948 from South Sioux City Nebraska High School. Ken attended National Business Training School in Sioux City. He worked for the Johnson and Winston Construction Co. as a timekeeper and payroll accountant.

Ken was drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 in the personnel office of the Adjutant General School where he was a personal management specialist. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Ken worked for Hodges Lumber in S. Sioux City in accounting and general sales until 1957.

Ken attended Morningside College in 1957 and earned his Business Administration degree and later earned his Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska in 1960. In 1968, Ken married Donna Erickson and to this union they had one daughter, Brenda Marie, born in 1969.

In 1970, Ken earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Nebraska. He accepted a position on the faculty in the Industrial Administration Department (now the Ivy College of Business) at Iowa State University. Ken retired in 1997 and enjoyed many years of fishing, family events and winter trips to Florida. He was also a member of the Isaac Walton League and Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Having been born to immigrant parents, he appreciated the difficulties of learning a new language.

Students from foreign countries appreciated the extra help he gave them. He served as the Treasurer of Academy of Accounting Historians, Secretary of Economics and Business History Society, Book Review Editor for the Accounting Historians Journal and President of Midwest Region of the American Accounting Association. He was awarded Outstanding Alumnus from the University of Nebraska, Beta Alpha Psi and the Faculty Citation, ISU. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Bertha. Ken is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Brenda (Paul C.) Kaufmann of Traer, IA; two grandsons, Paul K. of Traer, IA and Noah of Quincy, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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Mark Engelbrecht December 28, 1938 - December 30, 2021

Mark Charles Engelbrecht, FAIA, Dean Emeritus and Professor of the College of Design at Iowa State University died on the 30th of December 2021 in Des Moines, IA. Engelbrecht, born December 28th, 1938, in Nevada, IA, earned his Bachelor's of Architecture degree at Iowa State in 1963 and his Master's of Architecture degree at Columbia University in 1964. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Jensen, her husband, Darin Jensen, and their children Lindsey, Ian, and Maxwell; by his stepdaughter Heidi Bullinga, her husband, Robert Feldstein, and their children, Sierra and Soren; and his son-in-law, Michael Hoffman. His daughter, Anna Hoffman, preceded Mark in death.

Mark's career focused on community as both an architect and educator. He joined the Iowa State architecture faculty in 1979 and served as dean of the college from 1994 to 2009. As dean, he oversaw development of the Core Design Program which integrated community-based projects into studio instruction and established college outreach centers in Perry and Sioux City, IA. He oversaw efforts to fund and construct the Kocimski Auditorium and the King Pavilion—a space dedicated to collaboration.

Internationally, Mark developed the design college's Rome Program into a fully licensed branch of Iowa State University in Italy, which has hosted more than 1,800 design students since 1991.

Further, he brought to fruition an agreement with China's Lanzhou Jiaotong Technical University to allow Chinese transfer students to earn ISU design degrees. In 1996 Mark Engelbrecht received the FAIA Education Award, which recognizes an Iowa educator within or outside the profession for his outstanding leadership and contributions to architectural education in Iowa.

Mark was a passionate professor of design—often a man of few words in his critiques, but enough so that students understood the high expectations for design excellence. He asked questions, never provided answers, challenging students to work out problems. He included assignments for students where they had to connect problems in the New York Times to design solutions or read The Stranger by Camus. He believed it impossible to be a capable and inspired designer without a broader understanding of the world and human nature.

Throughout his career, Mark was a wise mentor for students and professionals. As his family sent word of his imminent passing, they received notes emphasizing his role in professional and personal lives from around the world. The writers stressed his half century of guidance and example. Mark helped generations become clear thinkers who are civic- and community-minded; he shaped not only insightful designers, but thoughtful engaged people. He exemplified what it meant to challenge and nurture students, colleagues, and friends.

Mark Engelbrecht was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He served on the ISU Foundation Board of Governors and as a trustee of the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames. He is

a former member and chair of the Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission. He has received numerous awards for personal and professional achievement, including the AIA Iowa Medal of Honor in 2008, the ISU Order of the Knoll Faculty-Staff Award in 2009, and the Christian Petersen Design Award in 2010.

From 1967 to 2000, Mark was principal in Engelbrecht and Griffin, P.C. of Des Moines, IA and Newberryport, MA. The firm focused on comprehensive environments for seniors and designed projects in nearly 30 states. Nine of these projects won National Association of Homebuilders top awards.

Notably, Mark Engelbrecht designed the Northcrest Retirement Community in Ames; The Barbican, a two-tower condominium building on Grand Avenue in Des Moines where he resided for forty years; and the West Bank building on 22nd street in Des Moines. He is perhaps best known for the University of Northern Iowa Maucker's Union, which earned national honors when it was built in 1968. In 2000, the building was named one of the top 50 buildings of the 20th century in Iowa by the AIA. The high quality of design and design education in Iowa has been molded and influenced by Mark Engelbrecht's half century of dedicated and thoughtful work. Mark's life and work are a fine example of Aristotle's notion of techne—embodying both practical skill and its underlying systematic knowledge and experience.

For Mark, the principles of good design and good living shared a foundation in careful thinking, deep listening, and exacting attention to detail. Mark loved reading the Romans and was particularly fond of Cicero who wrote, "nor do I regret that I have lived, since I have so lived that I think I was not born in vain." Mark exemplified this axiom in a life well lived.

Memorials may be sent to the Iowa State University foundation with a note specifying the Mark C. Engelbrecht Architecture Rome Scholarship at 2505 University Blvd / P.O. Box 2230 / Ames, IA 50010-2230 Online condolences may be directed to ilesfuneralhomes.com.

Tribute submitted by Saylor Upah, event planner and Alumni Relations Coordinator, College of Design Professor emeritus of architecture and dean emeritus Mark Charles Engelbrecht, FAIA, 83, of Des Moines, died Thursday, Dec. 30. See Des Moines Register obituary.

Engelbrecht received a Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State in 1963 and a Master of Architecture from Columbia University in 1964. As a professional architect, he served as a principal in four Des Moines architecture firms between 1966 and 1979: John Stephens Rice Architect, Hunter Rice & Engelbrecht, Engelbrecht/Rice and finally, Engelbrecht Rice & Griffin. From 1979– 2000, he was principal of Engelbrecht & Griffin, PC, Des Moines and Newburyport, Massachusetts, a firm focused primarily on comprehensive environments for seniors.

He designed Northcrest Retirement Community in Ames; The Barbican, an 11-story residential tower on Grand Avenue in Des Moines, where he resided for 40 years; and the West Bank building on 22nd Street in West Des Moines. He is best known for designing the University of Northern Iowa’s Maucker Union, which earned national honors when it was built in 1968 and was

named one of Iowa’s top 50 buildings of the 20th century by AIA Iowa.

Engelbrecht joined the Iowa State architecture faculty in 1969, holding visiting, temporary and adjunct positions until 1984, when he became a professor. He served as dean of the College of Design from 1994–2009.

During this administrative tenure he oversaw development of the college’s Core Design Program, uniting all first-year students in a common curriculum; establishment of the Rome Program as a fully licensed branch of Iowa State University in Italy, which has hosted more than 2,500 design students since 1991; and successful fundraising efforts to construct the 250-seat Kocimski Auditorium and the LEED Platinum-certified King Pavilion additions to the college.

After stepping down as dean in June 2009 (see Inside Iowa State feature story), Engelbrecht returned to teaching part time, and retired from Iowa State in May 2014.

He was elevated to the national American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 1998. He received the inaugural AIA Iowa Educator Award in 1996, AIA Iowa Medal of Honor in 2006, Order of the Knoll Faculty-Staff Award from the Iowa State University Foundation in 2009 and Christian Petersen Design Award from the College of Design in 2010.

Online condolences may be submitted to Iles Funeral Homes Dunn’s Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa State University Foundation, 2505 University Blvd., PO Box 2230, Ames, IA 50010-2230, with a note specifying the Mark C. Engelbrecht Architecture Rome Scholarship.

Phyllis Enquist April 28, 1930 - October 17, 2021

Phyllis Enquist, age 91, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Phyllis Mae Enquist was born on April 28, 1930, the daughter of Melvin and Lillian (Smith) Hawks in Lone Rock, Iowa. She graduated from Lone Rock High School in 1947.

Phyllis met her future husband, Bill, in Boone, Iowa where she was working as a secretary. They were married July 16, 1949. Following Bill's graduation from Drake University, the young newlyweds hit the open road to Los Angeles, California where they lived for several years.

After returning to Iowa with their children, Craig and Jo Ellen, she worked alongside her husband in two different restaurants: one in Urbandale, Iowa and the other, The Broiler, in Ames.

Subsequently she worked as a secretary in the Department of Journalism at Iowa State University until she retired.

Phyllis was active in the community through volunteering at Mary Greeley Medical Center, the Iowa Historical Society, and the Collegiate Presbyterian Church where she especially enjoyed working with the other "rummage ladies" who were her good friends. She spent many years bowling in both singles and doubles leagues. Her greatest talent was flower gardening and she kept beautiful flower beds around her country home. Birds of all kinds loved to visit her feeders that she kept filled year-round. Together, she and Bill also shared a passion for genealogy and spent many years doing extensive family research.

Phyllis' greatest devotion was to the family that she and Bill built together over the course of their 72-year marriage. One of their joys throughout life was traveling the United States and Europe with Craig and Jo Ellen. And as their family grew to include grandchildren, she especially enjoyed hosting everyone for get-togethers to celebrate holidays and special occasions. She will always be remembered for her friendly nature and beautiful smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill and a brother, Charles Hawks. She is survived by a son, Craig Enquist of San Diego, California; a daughter, Jo Ellen (Doug) Pyle of Ames; three grandsons, Brian (Michelle) Pyle of Lynnwood, Washington; Matt (Sue) Pyle of Ames; Ben (Erin) Pyle of Ames; a great-grandson Devon; four great- granddaughters Ellie, Taylor, Isla and Blair; one sister Bonnie Soto of Morro Bay, California; and one brother Gary Hawks of Fresno, California.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 862, Des Moines, Iowa 50304-0862.

Barbara Erickson March 20, 1940 - September 20, 2021

Barbara Erickson, age 81, of Ames passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Accura Health Care of Ames. Her wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 24, at Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames. Inurnment will be in the Story Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Barbara Jean Erickson, daughter of Archie and Cornelia (Anderson) Erickson, was born at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa on March 20, 1940. She graduated from Ames High School in 1958. Barb attended Iowa State University as a history major. She began her working career as a secretary for the ISU Horticulture Department, which was appropriate since she loved plants. She worked at Hort for over 30 years before transferring to Vet Med working into her 70’s.

Barb lived for 78 years in the family home. She and her mother loved to travel including trips to Australia, London (twice), Hawaii and an Alaska cruise. Barb also took a trip to New York City with her brother and family. She took many of the OLLI classes offered by the ISU Alumni Association including a trip to Bryce, Zion, and other western national parks.

Barb loved all animals, especially cats and horses. At one time she had four cats. She was a collector of Breyer horses, Barbies, Hallmark ornaments (especially Star Trek) and Beanie Babies. Barb was an avid reader, especially history. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and Jim Reeves music.

In 2018, she moved to Bickford Cottage in Ames with her cat The Elf. Barb participated in all of the activities offered by Bickford and made many friends with both residents and staff. In June of this year, she moved into the Accura Health Care of Ames due to dementia.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, and several cousins. She is survived by her brother, Dennis (Gloria) Erickson; niece, Lindsay (Michael) Plett of Marshalltown; great nieces, Cora and Quinn Plett and several cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Ames Animal Shelter or Reiman Gardens.

Ramona Esbeck October 7, 1912 - November 4, 2021

Ramona L. Esbeck, age 109, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Northcrest Community in Ames. Her body has been gifted to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy in Iowa City, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Ramona Luella Esbeck, daughter of William and Sena (Hansen) Esbeck was born on October 7, 1912, on a farm east of Elk Horn, Iowa in Audubon County. She was baptized and confirmed at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church of Elk Horn, Iowa where she was still a member.

Ramona attended a one-room rural school in Oakfield Township, Audubon County and graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1930. After one summer of Teacher Training at Shenandoah, Iowa she taught at a one-room rural school in Oakfield Township for six years.

In 1941, Ramona received her B.A. Degree from Iowa State Teacher’s College, Cedar Falls, Iowa now the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). She then taught Home Economics for two years in Walnut, Iowa, and four years in Atlantic, Iowa. In September of 1948, she joined the Iowa State Extension Service and taught eight years as the home economist for Black Hawk County.

In growing up on the farm she was a 4-H Club member for ten years and learned much from that experience. Joining the state staff was a wonderful opportunity. In 1956, she became State 4-H Program Leader.

In 1960, Ramona received her master’s degree from Iowa State University.

Some of Ramona’s honors have been president of Audubon County 4-H Girl’s Club in 1928; president of Audubon County Rural Teacher’s Association in 1937; president and member of Theta Theta Epsilon in 1940; she has been an active member of the Ames Women’s Club since 1975, serving as president from 1984-1985, and held other leadership positions. She was also a member of the National Retired Federal Employees and Epsilon Sigma Phi. Ramona received the Iowa State Extension Services Outstanding Achievement Award in 1955. In 2012 and 2013, Ramona received the Iowa Centenarian Award from the Iowa Department of Aging and in 2013 she received the Carrie Chapman Catt Recognition. In April 2019, she received a Membership Award for 75 years of membership with the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marjorie; brothers, Leland, Howard (Ruth), and Donald; sister, Thelma (Roy) Wehde, who passed away May 2019. Her brother, Gordon (Jan) Esbeck is the last sibling surviving and lives in Tipton, Iowa.

As a show of sympathy, contributions can be made to the Danish American Museum, P.O. Box 249, Elk Horn, Iowa 51531, or to a favorite charity.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left to Ramona’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

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Rebecca Foster January 30, 1952 - December 30, 2021

Rebecca Ann Foster, age 69 of Ames passed away on December 30, 2021, at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines.

Becky's service will be livestreamed, and a link is available on the Tribute Wall of her obituary on the Adams Funeral Home Website.

Becky was born on January 30, 1952, the daughter of Ray and Marjorie (Tietjen) Wininger and spent her childhood in Stanhope. She graduated from South Hamilton High School in Jewell. She retired from Iowa State University after 34 years working with Veterans.

Becky loved her Savior, Jesus Christ, and serving at her church, Christ Community. She cherished her family and prioritized spending quality time with them, whether near or far. Becky loved caring for people and loved to laugh. She also enjoyed gardening and all things Iowa State athletics.

She is preceded in death by her mother. Becky is survived by her father, Ray Wininger of Fort Dodge; son, Jason (MaryAnn) Foster and grandson, Josiah Foster, of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Diane (Gary) Hagan of Bondurant, and Amy (Jim) Bell of Des Moines; niece, Heather (Brian) Crook of Bondurant; nephew, Brent (Shelby) Hagan of Bondurant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

James Frantz September 18, 1962 – February 1, 2022

James D. Frantz, 59 years, passed away February 1, 2022 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital of Covid-19.

Jim is survived by his wife, Louise Frantz and children Robert, Matthew, Mary and Rebecca Frantz.

Brothers: David (Marlene), Gary, Steve (Roberta) and sisters: Brenda (Don) Frank and Joyce (Don) Gray. Many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Joan Frantz, sister Diane, and nephew Patrick Frantz.

James worked for Iowa State University. His family always came first, followed by his love of classic mustangs, hunting, and gardening. James was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Visitation at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 N.E. 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50313, Monday, February 7, 2022 with the family greeting friends from 4 to 6 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin Tuesday, 10 a.m. at church. A procession to Pine Hill Cemetery for interment will follow.

The mass will be livestreamed on All Saints website: https://dmallsaints.org/funeral-notices Any contributions will be accepted by the family.

Julie Freed July 4, 1949 - March 10, 2020

Julie Jensen Freed died at Mary Greeley Israel House Hospice in Ames, Iowa, of metastatic breast cancer on March 10, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2020 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames.

Julie was born in Urbana, Illinois, to Jessie Neale Jensen and Jay Jensen, now both deceased.

Julie graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi from the University of Illinois–Urbana, where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in English. After graduation, she taught at Berea College and Iowa State University. Knowing that her students could have been better prepared for post-secondary education, Julie went back to school to obtain a teaching certification.

Subsequently, she taught talented and gifted elementary students in the Ames program, fifth graders at Northwood School, and freshmen and seniors at Ames High School where she especially enjoyed her classes in composition and creative writing.

Although her time as a teacher was cut short by the first occurrence of her breast cancer and its accompanying health difficulties, she spoke often of her exceptional good fortune at having had work in which she found joy each day. She felt fortunate to have had such wonderful students in Ames, students whose curiosity, creativity, respect, and affection had so enriched her life.

Julie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard Freed, and her daughter Sarah Freed, both of Ames, and by her sister Jan Jensen of Saguache, Colorado.

Julie died as she lived, with humility, quiet courage, and gratitude.

Julie has requested that anyone wishing to honor her by making a memorial donation should do so by contributing to any charity that promotes tolerance, peace, and social justice.

Merle Frette September 1, 1920 - January 23, 2021

Merle S. Frette, age 100, of Story City died January 23, 2021, at Bethany Life Community in Story City.

Merle was born on September 1, 1920, in rural Boone to Edward P. and Bertina (Jacobson) Frette. He married Phyllis M. Schutt on July 10, 1961. She passed away May 20, 2014. Merle farmed west of Story City and then worked at Ames Laboratory for many years.

Merle was a lifelong resident of the Story City area and member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed reading, golfing, bowling, family activities and gardening. He took special pride in his pear and apple trees.

Merle is survived by his brother, Bennet of Story City; 23 nieces and nephews; and two sisters-inlaw, Arlyce and Norma Schutt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Phyllis; three sisters, Ethel (Burnett) Omvig, Vernal Frette and Charlotte (Floyd) Friest; and four brothers, Otis (Elena) Frette, Arnold (Bernice) Frette, LaVerne (Mary Frette) and Ardis Frette.

Janice Fryer September 6, 1945 - January 30, 2022

Mrs. Janice Fryer, 76, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Mountain Home. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Harold and Dorothy (Currer) Schogren. She was a member of the Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa and an avid reader.

Janice is survived by two step-daughters: Judy (Ivan) Palmateer and Susan (Patrick) Jennings; eight grandchildren: Brian Jennings (Tiffany), Kyle Jennings (Brooke), Kevin Jennings (Alex), Blair Harvey (Arlo), Paige Ledford (Joshua), Angie Jennings, Kristey Clark (Leand), and Rick Palmateer (Joyce); twenty-four great grandchildren: Alex, Dylan, Matthew, Carloynn, Daniel, Isaiah, Kaden, Kylie, Jase, Braun, Rowdy, Rucker, Madison, Milo, Poppy, June, Ian, Nicholas, Rachel, Rebecca, Heather, Nichole, Amber, and Nichelle; and twenty-one great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Richard T. Fryer, parents, and grandchild, Joshua Jennings.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, with Pastor Mike Clark officiating, at the Roller Funeral Home chapel. In case of inclement weather, the memorial service will be rescheduled to Monday, February 7, 2022 at 4 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.

Tribute from a co-worker, Jayne Lande Janice Fryer, a Library faculty member, passed away in 2021. She worked for the University Library for nearly 37 years. She was hired as a serial acquisition librarian in 1971. From 1973 to 1989, she served as the coordinator of document processing. While her role at the library changed during the 1990s, she maintained active involvement in the American Library Association government document professional community and was appointed to the Depository Library Council to the Public Printer and served as its chair in 1995. In addition, she served as the reference Bibliographic Instruction program coordinator, library services to ISU Extension, and as one of the first coordinators of electronic reference services and remote student support. During this time, she managed the collection development of the areas of Education and Law. She was the law expert and go-to person for complex law reference questions. Many librarians, students, and faculty benefited from her knowledge in the areas of government publications, law, education, and journalism.

Janice retired from the library on August 8, 2008. She spent her retirement years traveling, visiting the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and reading.

Evelyn Fuller June 23, 1933 - December 11, 2020

Evelyn Rose Fuller died December 11, 2020 at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Iowa at age 87. According to her wishes, her body will be cremated and there will be no formal memorial service at this time. A celebration of life will be planned for later next year.

Evelyn Rose (Steinford) Fuller was born June 23, 1933 to Agnes (Bossler) Steinford and Clarence Steinford in Benton County, Iowa. She attended a one room school for the first seven grades, graduated from Van Horne High School in 1951, and graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition in 1955. She was an intern in dietetics with the rank of Ensign in the Public Health Service, Staten Island, New York, 1955-1956. She returned to Iowa in 1956 as the Dietitian at the Boone County Hospital.

She married Wayne Fuller in December 1956 and resigned from her position at the Boone Hospital in 1958 with the approaching birth of her first son. She was an active volunteer in her children’s activities, serving in a number of capacities within their schools, the Cub Scouts, and club swimming.

She retained her interest in diet, food, and health throughout her life. She completed the coursework for an M.S. in Nutrition and worked on a preschool nutrition research project at Iowa State University in the 1970’s. She enjoyed all forms of art and supported the local art organizations. She enjoyed travel and visited the great art museums of the world. She was hostess in her home to students and visitors from around the world. Her activities in later life were restricted due to ongoing health issues, including a congenital back condition.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Doug Fuller, sister Sharon Jurgens and sister Marilyn Wilson. She is survived by her husband Wayne Fuller, son Bret Fuller, granddaughter Morgan Fuller Kolsrud and her husband Brede Kolsrud, granddaughter Kelly Fuller and her husband Mitch Meyer, sister Shirley Moody and her husband Don Moody, sister Kathryn Miller, and brothers-in-law Lester Jurgens and John Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, donations and memorials may be made to the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University or to the Food Bank of America.

Tribute from her husband, Wayne Fuller Evelyn worked at Iowa State as a student in the Memorial Union dietetics division from 1953 – 1955, and as a Research Assistant in the Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition from 1966 – 1970. In the role of “professor’s wife,” she was often the hostess, capable of discussing art and politics when the visiting professional took a break from talking business; on the road, she impressed those at a banquets in Taiwan with her ability to stay with the hosts on the rounds of

toasts and astounded the host Peruvians at a many-course banquet when she matched them course for course.

Evelyn was gracious, friendly, and accepting of all. She welcomed everyone into her home and was always ready to lend a hand.

Pilar Garcia November 4, 1926 - September 18, 2021

Pilar A. Garcia was born November 4, 1926 and passed away September 18, 2021. A Memorial Mass with cremains will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.

Yvonne Gentzler June 14, 1953 - September 5, 2021

Yvonne Sharon Gentzler, Ph.D. passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in State College, following an extended illness, and is now in Heaven with her Lord and family. She was born on June 14, 1953, to Vernon L. and Ardoth F. (Becker) Gentzler in Norfolk, VA and was raised in West York, PA. Yvonne was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from Geneva College in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. She earned a Bachelor's in Home Economics Education from Messiah College in 1977. Yvonne earned a Master's in 1982 and Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics Education from The Pennsylvania State University in 1986.

Yvonne dedicated her life and career to education and developed many long-standing relationships with former students, ranging from her sixth-grade students at Dallastown Elementary School to many doctoral candidates whom she advised and mentored. She was the recipient of numerous awards throughout her career. Yvonne was proud to be a teacher, advisor, mentor, author, advocate and friend to many.

Following her graduate studies, she served briefly as Director of Certification for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences in Washington, D.C. and as a consultant and product manager for Simon and Shuster in Needham Hills, MA. Yvonne served on the faculties of Penn State, University of Maryland, University of Idaho, Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota. While at Iowa State, she served as Department Chair and founded the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Leadership Academy. Yvonne also became involved with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State and was recognized as its first national Faculty Fellow. Later, after retirement, she continued her involvement with the fraternity developing and conducting the Hanson Heart of the Balanced Man program for fraternity leaders.

In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by siblings, Gregory Gentzler, Scott Gentzler and JoAnn Snow. She is survived by her friend and companion, Stephen Hampton of State College; nieces and nephews, Sibyl Snow, Gregory Gentzler, Steve Gentzler, Britni Maines, Lauren Kinney and Samantha Gentzler; her aunt, Audrey Grove; and cousins, Kimberly Grove, Ronald Gentzler, Randy Gentzler, Kim Gentzler and Brenda Snyder.

A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A visitation will be held from 1 - 2 p.m.

Monday at the Funeral Chapel. Private burial will be in Quickel Lutheran Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at www.alz.org

Doris Goering April 3, 1938 - August 5, 2021

Doris Anne Cassens Goering, age 83, of Ames, Iowa, died at home with her family by her side on August 5, 2021.

Born April 3, 1938, in Sigourney, Iowa, Doris was the daughter of Harvey and Margaret (Goeldner) Cassens. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Sigourney High School. She married Donald H. Goering on June 22, 1958, in Sigourney. Doris received her bachelor’s degree and Master's Degree in Education from University of Northern Iowa with Special Education Certification from Iowa State University and Drake University. Doris was a lifetime member of the Northern Iowa Alumni Association.

Doris devoted her life to serving others. She taught in regular and special education classrooms for 40 years in three school districts retiring as a second-grade teacher from Meeker Elementary in Ames. One of her greatest joys was learning of former students' successes. Doris helped start the Meeker Grandma Club and the Marengo preschool program. She received the ISEA Educator Excellence Award and the Mason's Outstanding Teacher Award.

The Iowa 4-H Program was important to Doris. She served as a 4-H Club Leader, Story County 4H Communication Chairperson, County 4-H Judge, State Fair 4-H Communication Judge, State Fair 4-H Volunteer and with Don began the Goering 4-H Communication Scholarship. She was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame, recognized as a Diamond Clover for her years of service and named an honorary Story County 4-H member.

Doris and Don moved to Ames in 1972 and joined Northminster Presbyterian Church becoming active members. She assisted in the creation of the NPC Scholarship program, which she chaired for nine years. She co-founded the Shared Blessings program which distributes essential items to families in need. Doris was a Rotary Partner to Don, in every sense of the word. A Paul Harris Fellow, she was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian Spouse/Partner Service Award. Doris and Don traveled to all 50 states with their children and through Rotary traveled to all continents except Antarctica. Doris was a devoted Iowa State fan, except when ISU played UNI, attending Cyclone football games for over 60 years as well as attending men's and women's basketball games. Doris was a 58-year member of P.E.O. Doris is survived by her husband Donald H. Goering, her daughter, Deborah Anne Goering Sinclair (Brian Sinclair), and their daughters, Heather Anne Sinclair (Fiancé Evan Maly) and Hannah Elizabeth Sinclair, her son Dennis Harlan Goering (Julie Kae Rees Goering) and their son Rees Donald Harlan Goering, her sister Kathleen Cassens Shaver, nieces and nephews, Janice, Jean, Joy, Charles, Sally, Mary, David, Becky, Scott, Pat and great nieces and nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Harvey Cassens, brother Charles Cassens, sister Janice Cassens and nephew James Cassens.

Karen Good July 16, 1948 - December 31, 2021

Karen J. Good, age 73, of Ames, Iowa died at her home on Friday, December 31, 2021.

No public service will be held at this time. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.

Karen Jean Good was born July 16, 1948, in Little Falls, Minnesota to Eugene and Marguerite (Alexander) Carlson. She graduated from high school in Little Falls, then earned her associate degree at Des Moines Area Community College. Karen worked as a secretary at Iowa State University for many years, retiring in 2012, and was currently employed as part-time administrative assistant at Swim America in Ames.

On November 15, 2000, Karen was united in marriage to Daniel M. Good in Ames. Karen was a member of Vineyard Church in Ames and was a talented quilter. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and cross stitching, as well as other crafts. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Good of Ames; four children, Tabatha (fiancé Lee Whitney) Amundson of Ramsey, MN, Elizabeth (Bryant) Tanner of Chokio, MN, Andrea (Deryl Godshall) Bargabos of North Canaan, CT, and Benjamin (Nikki) Larrew of Boone, IA; three step-children, Matthew (Sandra) Good of Vancouver, British Columbia, Leslie (Hisashi) Ito of Calgary, Alberta, and Julie (Mike) Van Wensem of Calgary, Alberta; 10 grandchildren, Blake, Alexandra, Allen, Alaynah, D'Ari, Amaya, Linden, Taylor, Caden, and Maddie; five step-grandchildren, Annika, Joelle, Ezra, Judah, and Evangeline; one great-grandchild and one expected great-grandchild; seven brothers, James, Ray, John, Joe, Sheldon, Chuck, and David Carlson; two sisters, Shirley Hilderbrant and Rebecca Peterson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Carter and Bailey Amundson; and two sisters, Marcia Carlson and Pamela Bengtson.

Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Karen and her family.

David Gradwohl January 22, 1934 - March 10, 2022

David Mayer Gradwohl, 88, of Ames, Iowa passed away on March 10, 2022. David was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed.

David grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska as the son of Bernard Sam Gradwohl and Elaine Mayer Gradwohl. He was the devoted husband of 64 years of Hanna Rosenberg Gradwohl. He and Hanna first met as toddlers, as their families were dear friends and then started dating as young adults.

David is survived by his loving wife Hanna; children, Jane Nash (Justin), Kathy Flaminio (Tony); daughter-in-law, Lisa Mann (Steven); sister-in-law, Jan Gradwohl (John); brother-in-law, John Rosenberg (Anke); grandchildren, Alexandra and Kelsey Gradwohl, Hanna and Sara Nash, Sophia and Joshua Flaminio; nieces, Ann Gradwohl and Jill Schroeder (Jeff); and nephew, John Gradwohl (Marcia).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elaine and Bernard Gradwohl; brother, John Gradwohl; and beloved son, Steven Gradwohl.

David graduated from the University of Nebraska with majors in anthropology and geology, and then completed a Fulbright Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. David served with the U.S. Army in Germany prior to completing his Ph.D. in anthropology at Harvard University. He began his faculty position at Iowa State University in 1962 and retired as emeritus professor in 1995. He was the first full time instructor in anthropology at Iowa State, eventually teaching classes in cultural and physical anthropology, archaeology, and American Indian studies. David’s summer archaeological field schools and weekend field exercises were legendary. His training was instrumental in producing many professional archaeologists and anthropologists.

Throughout his life David was a prolific writer on a wide array of subjects, with books, journal articles, editorials, and book reviews, as well as published award-winning poetry.

David served as a curator of several museum exhibitions in Iowa and consulted on the creation of new museums in the state, most notably the African American Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the Iowa Jewish Historical Society Museum in Waukee, Iowa. Over the years, David served as chair of the Association of Iowa Archaeologists, member of the Office of the State Archaeologist Advisory Committee, and Iowa's National Register of Historic Places nominating committee.

David also devoted his attention to the Jewish historical presence in Iowa. With the assistance of his wife Hanna, they studied the gravestones within midwestern Jewish cemeteries to understand the cultural identities of individuals who lived in these communities.

David loved to travel the world and shared his passion and curiosity of cultures by filling his home with masks, books, art, artifacts, and the stories that went along with them. He brought these

experiences into his family life through rite of passage celebrations, enjoyment of international foods, ballroom dancing, basket weaving, flower arranging and singing to name a few. David took great pride in being part of his children’s and grandchildren’s lives and relished the annual family gatherings.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Ames Jewish Congregation, 3721 Calhoun Ave., Ames, Iowa. The funeral will be livestreamed and may be viewed on David's Tribute Wall on the Adams Funeral Home website. Those attending the funeral are required to be fully vaccinated and wear face masks. Burial will be in the Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations: Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, 3345 B Thrasher Rd, White Cloud, KS 66094, c/o Lance Foster, Vice Chairman and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (Put in Memo: For the Ioway Tribal National Park and Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission Museum).

Nebraska State Historical Society- https://historynebraskafoundation.org/ Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for David’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

Sally Greve June 2, 1934 - October 9, 2020

Sally D. Greve, age 86, of Ames, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Zearing Care Center.

A private family funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church. The service will be livestreamed, and a link will be available on the tribute wall of Sally’s obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website.

Born on June 2, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, Sally was the daughter of Dr. Haven and Keitha (Littler) Doane. She graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1952. Sally was united in marriage to John Greve on June 21, 1956, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The couple moved to Ames in 1963. Sally earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1956 and a master’s degree from Iowa State University, graduating in 1989. She taught English as a Second Language at Des Moines Area Community College for 21 years, until her retirement in 1996. Sally was most proud of helping foreigners with the English Language and fitting into American Society.

Sally was a natural leader, achieving leadership positions in many organizations. She was a member of the Iowa Association of Lifelong Learning, the Iowa Veterinary Medical Auxiliary, the American Veterinary Medical Auxiliary, Iowa State University Women’s Club, and the Story County Conservation Partners. Sally was also a member of Mid-American Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, serving as President from 1989-1990. She was active in the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club and the Aktion Kiwanis Club. Sally was a long-time member of St. John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church where she served on the Alter Guild and many years on the Vestry Committee. She was also chairperson of the building committee to build St. David’s Episcopal Church in north Ames.

Sally is survived by her husband, Dr. John Greve, of Ames; a son, Rev. John (Jo) Greve, of North Liberty; two daughters: Suzanne Cole of Lindstrom, MN, and Pamela (David) Van Sloun of Spicer, MN; five grandchildren: Laura Cole, Arthur (Emily) Allen, Adrien (David Haddad) Allen, John Greve, and Michael (Christa) Greve; four great- grandchildren; and a brother, Haven (Sharon Peace) Doane. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Sally’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Endowment Fund, ISU Department of English as a Second Language, or Omega Tau Sigma Endowment Fund.

Tribute from her son, John Greve Sally Doane was born in Detroit on June 2, 1934, graduated from high school in Royal Oak, Michigan, in January, 1952, graduated from Michigan State University in 1956 with an English Literature major and a Spanish minor, and graduated from Iowa State University with a master's degree in English as a second language in 1988. She married John Henry Greve in 1956 while he was a student in the College of Veterinary Medicine at M.S.U. She changed her middle name to her family name of Doane because she was proud that it could be traced back to 1630 in Plymouth Colony. Sally was awarded the P.H.T. (Putting Hubby Through) when John finished his veterinary training in 1958.

Upon arriving in Ames in 1963, Sally joined the Faculty Women's Club, ending up with 58 years of membership. She was an important part of the club's Gourmet Cooking I Division. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was on the Vestry and Altar Guild. She chaired the committee that oversaw the formation and building of St. David's Church. For several years she was a temporary employee during heavy business times in the Admissions Office of I.S.U., and she was a behind-the-scenes volunteer at the Brunnier Art Gallery. She was a member of Kiwanis International. She led her family in hosting international students from I.S.U. Teaching English to speakers of other languages was her career for many years. She taught ESL classes in a Quonset hut in married student housing on I.S.U.'s campus under a program sponsored by DMACC. She had excellent ratings by her students. She rose to President of MIDTESOL, the professional association of ESL teachers in the Midwest. Since her husband was on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Sallly was selected to be advisor to the auxiliary of the veterinary student association. She also assumed the role of "unofficial housemother" to the co-educational veterinary fraternity Omega Tau Sigma. Sally had vocal music talent, so she was drawn to volunteer for the board of directors of Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music, and she became its president. She was seated on Story Co. Conservation Partners Board, and she tended the polls on Election Day for many years. Sally was proud to be a Life Member of the I.S.U. Alumni Association, and after all of this, Sally still found time to volunteer at Mary Greeley Hospital's north door entrance as a greeter every Friday afternoon for over a decade.

Your family is proud of you, Mom, for your good life lived well. We are sad for the way dementia wrested you from us.

Ronald Grooms August 13, 1940 - March 24, 2020

No obituary available.

Wilbur "Bud" Guthrie March 3, 1924 - October 23, 2021

W. D. "Bud" Guthrie was born on March 3, 1924, and attended grades 8 to 12 in Mutual, OK. He joined his wife, Mary, in heaven at 12:15 a.m. on October 23, 2021. We invite you to help us celebrate Dad's beautiful love affair with Mom at his wake at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home, Nevada, IA at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 29th and at his funeral at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Nevada, IA at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 30th. He will say goodbye to his family, relatives, and friends from his casket.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR FATHER From Justine My Dad is a singer and teller of stories, Of life on the wide-open range and all of its glories, Of Cowboys Lamenting and Pretty Red Wing's own song, Of Old Shep's sad story and many lovers gone wrong.

Like girls lost on the Wild Moor And a Butcher's Boy's lethal dark love, Of a horse whose hooves touched the sun, And the Wings of a Snowy White Dove.

My Dad taught me to value the gifts of the mind, That knowledge once sought is a treasure to find.

That reading is fun and will help you go far, That honesty isn't a word, but something you are.

That to know where you're going you must have a plan, That keeping your word marks the true worth of a man.

That work is a good thing, and lazy is never an option, That if you were born with a bad attitude, Well…there's always adoption.

To never stop learning and to teach and be taught.

That smoking and drinking is something we better not ought.

That it's OK to want stuff, but don't go into debt, If you don't have the money, just don't want it yet.

To always take care of the teeth in your head; You'll never regret it, they'll last long after you're dead.

And whatever you do, don't tell Dad that you're bored, 'Cuz your plea of "nothing to do" will not be ignored.

You'll be painting the barn and shoveling poo; From then on, that quiet mouse in the corn-crib will have nothing on you.

My Dad is a Cowboy, a Scientist, and a Professor bar none.

His Dad was an Oklahoma farmer and his Mother, a teacher of songs.

My Dad has done Great Things to help feed the people of Earth; His scientific journals give evidence and testify to that worth.

But the Best Thing my Dad did, as he will tell you in Song, Is to go to New York to find me my Mom!

As a blessing to the family and those attending, we lovingly request the wearing of masks during the Celebration of Life at the funeral home and the funeral mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Harold Hall March 2, 1934 - April 2, 2022

Harold Sanford Hall, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Bickford of Ames, Ames, Iowa.

Born on March 2, 1934, in Story City, Iowa, Harold was the son of Clarence E. and Mary J (Anderson) Hall. He grew up on a farm in Ellsworth, Iowa and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1951 before joining the Army in 1956. He served at Ft. Carson, CO, Ft. Myer, VA and Schofield Barracks, HI. Harold was visiting his sister Audrey one day at her job at the telephone office in Keota, Iowa.

Audrey’s friend, a pretty, young telephone operator named Jeanine Wallerich caught his eye and thus began their new adventure together. Harold and Jeanine were married on April 4, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Harold worked for Iowa State University for 38 years. He started out working in supply at Chem Stores in the Chemistry Department when he was asked if he wanted to work in the glass shop and learn to be a glassblower. He thought “that would be an interesting thing to do.” He was a scientific glassblower in Gilman Hall and retired as the manager of the Glass Shop. In that time, he created various types of glass apparatus, often based upon drawings sketched out by a grad student or professor. In 1996 the Ames Tribune, Des Moines Register and the local news stations featured stories about his retirement. A professor joked with him “you received more attention than when a dean retires.”

Harold was very active. He enjoyed playing basketball at Beyer Hall over his lunch hour with fellow ISU employees, oftentimes the “old guys” beating the college students. Many said it was hard to stop Harry’s floater in the lane. He was also an avid golfer, playing in the Red and Gold leagues at Veenker Golf Course, a league champion many times over the years. Harold also loved to bowl, something he and Jeanine enjoyed together, bowling in senior leagues all the way up until 2020 when covid shut things down.

Harold was a passionate fan of the Iowa State Cyclones. He was a season ticket holder for football, wrestling and his beloved basketball over the years. Many memories were made by Harold and his family at Hilton. He was a lifelong Cubs fan, actually trying out for the Cubs in 1951 and was good enough to be asked back for a future tryout. He was elated when his Cubbies finally won the World Series title in 2016; like most Cubs fans he thought he would never live to see the day.

Harold took pride in doing a hard day’s work and loved taking care of his yard, shoveling snow and tinkering in the garage. He was always ready to lend a hand whether it was helping one of his children move to a new home, snow blowing a neighbor’s driveway, or putting a new coat of paint on a wall. We will always remember his silly dad jokes, funny quips, easy laugh and unfailing kindness. Harold opened his heart to everyone that came into his life, and it was a big heart.

Harold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanine of Ames; son, Steven (Babette) Hall of St.

Charles, MO; daughter, Patricia (Mike) Schook of Apache Junction, AZ; son, Daniel (Sara) Hall of McKinney, TX and daughter, Jacqueline (Augustine) Chow of Johnston, IA; brother, David Hall of Tucson, AZ; 12 grandchildren: Zachary (Angela), Lindsay (Timothy), Ethan (Sara), Gabrielle (Alexander), Danielle (Nathan), Alexandra, Rachel, Trevor, Grace, Emma, Ellie and Elijah; 8 great grandchildren: Cooper, Aubrey, Violet, Bella, Lorelei, Ava, Adelaide and Millie; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clarence Hall, Jr., Robert Hall and Donald Hall; and a sister, Audrey Smith.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2210 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. The Mass will be livestreamed, and a link will be available on the Tribute Wall of Harold’s obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa. Burial will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org and the Msgr. Supple Council of Knights of Columbus, www.staparish.net/msgr-supple-council Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Harold’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

Joyce Hanson April 10, 1938 - February 23, 2022

Joyce C. Hanson, formerly of Ames, died February 23, 2022, at Windsor Manor in Nevada. She was 83. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames Iowa 50010.

Joyce was born April 10, 1938, to Amos and Minnie Willig Hinderaker of Radcliffe.

Joyce married James Hanson on July 24, 1955, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe.

They lived most of their lives in Jewell and Ames. Joyce was a wonderful homemaker while raising their three sons. Later she worked at Iowa State University and retired from her secretarial career after nearly 20 years.

Joyce was a devoted and loving mother whose life was centered around faith and family.

Throughout her life, she was active in her church and various community groups. She enjoyed participating in Bible Study Fellowship, playing golf, wintering in Arizona, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her three sons; Mark (Loree) Hanson of Ames, Tim (Kristy) Hanson of Temperance, Michigan, and Matt (Pam) Hanson of Simpsonville, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Jake (Katie), Ben, Jordan (Jessica), Madison, Zachary (Hanna), Nathan; and four great-grandchildren Tucker, Birk, Nash & Keaton. She is also survived by one sister- in-law, Charlene Hendrickson and several nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband; grandson, Robbie Hanson; her parents; brother, Richard Hinderaker; and sisters, Dorothy Hinderaker and Lorraine Paxton.

Herbert (Herb) Harmison July 15, 1933 - March 5, 2022

Herbert A. Harmison Jr. aged 88, passed away at Green Hills on March 5, 2022, in Ames. A memorial service will be at Green Hills, 2205 Green Hills Drive, Ames on Sunday March 13 at 2 p.m. Please note daylight savings comes into effect, and masks are required to be worn at Green Hills.

Herbert (Herb) was born on July 15, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Herbert Sr and Adeline Harmison. He graduated from the prestigious Culver Military Academy in Culver Indiana in 1951, then attended Iowa State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1962, and earned his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968, also from ISU. Herb married Esther Hunter on April 23, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage before Esther's passing in May, 2017. Herb served in the U.S. Army, and later in the Iowa National Guard, achieving the rank of Brigadier General. He was stationed in Colorado and Germany before returning to Iowa to attend ISU. Following Herb's graduation in 1962 he worked for the Berkeley Company in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Upon receiving his master’s degree, he then enjoyed a distinguished teaching career at Iowa State as an Associate Professor, then Head Placement Director for the Engineering College. Herb and his staff helped countless ISU graduates secure employment in the engineering field, and he received many awards and accolades for his work and was well respected by all who worked with him. He also served as president of the Midwest College Placement Association, was active in the Delta Upsilon Fraternity house and was the faculty adviser for both the Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers.

Herb finished his working career at the University of Minnesota, serving as its IT Placement Director.

Throughout his life Herb always found time for his family and was a devoted husband and father.

He reveled in working in his shop, both at Wood Street in Ames where the family grew up, and later at Meadow Glen Road. He was forever tinkering with cars, working with wood, and maintaining and fixing whatever needed to or could be fixed. His natural curiosity would not allow him to simply give up on anything that looked beyond hope, and his shop was always filled with items under repair.

Indeed, there is a living example of his work still in use at Meadow Glen in the form of a 1936 toaster that Herb repaired many times over, and his children have kept it going more recently!

While not a passionate sportsman, he did play basketball at Culver and during his freshman year at ISU. He was an avid sailor and had a great love of music evidenced by his impressive collection of classical albums. He passed on his love of all these endeavors to his four children, Kathy becoming a professional musician and teacher, Chuck a professional basketball player and administrator, Dave enjoying a long career in engineering at Ford Motor Co. and Mark as a software engineer. They all four loved to sail as well and enjoyed countless hours on the water during the family's annual trips to Valhalla Resort in far northern Minnesota. Herb had the same avid interest in the lives of his grandchildren and great grandchildren as he did in his own children, loving them and encouraging them to follow their passions and dreams and view the world with as

much wonder as he did.

In "retirement" Herb remained active in the community, serving on the board of Heartland Senior Services, and many other community organizations. His last few years at Green Hills were spent helping his fellow residents and serving on several committees, where his unrelenting desire to make things better for those around him was unceasing. His phone never stopped ringing with questions from people who were stuck with a computer problem or an IT issue, and if he didn't know the answer, he made it his mission to research and find a solution. This was his passion and he truly enjoyed helping others.

Herb is survived by his four children, Kathy (Steve) Andrews of Ames, Chuck (Leanne) Harmison of Woonona, Australia, Dave (Sandy) Harmison of Milan, Michigan, and Mark (Lisa) Harmison of Ames; grandchildren Meredith Stuart (Jonathan Schuster), Amy (Jeff) Hudson, Mitchell Harmison, Tigon (Ben) Woline, Mike Harmison, two great grandsons, Riorden and Weston, four great granddaughters Mirela, Delores, Harriet and Adeline and seven step grandchildren including Kim, Brian, Ronnie and Tim Miner.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Rosene, and, of course, his wife Esther.

John Hausafus December 8, 1946 – April 27, 2022

John Earl Hausafus (75) of West Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Mercy One Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. John, the son of William and Margaret (Hastie) Hausafus, was born December 8, 1946, in Marshalltown, Iowa. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2 p.m., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in West Des Moines, IA. John graduated from Marshalltown High School (1965) and served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970.

After completing his service, he earned a B.A. in Architecture at Iowa State University of Science and Technology, where he met his wife, Cheryl Olmstead. The couple married in 1973 and were blessed with a son and a daughter.

John was a licensed architect and project manager who practiced in the Des Moines area. He established Hausafus & Associates, Architects where he worked until his retirement. He was a member of American Institute of Architects, American Society for Testing and Materials, and was active at many leadership roles in Construction Specifications Institute. John enjoyed the outdoors and planning projects; he often volunteered his time and skills to others and in the community. His other interests included photography, genealogy, and coin collecting.

John was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his brother William (Bill) Dale Hausafus of Marshalltown; his wife, Cheryl; children Michael (Mackenzie) Hausafus of West Des Moines, Tara (Erik) Hoadley of Iowa City; and grandchildren Blake Hausafus, Keira Hoadley and Piper Hoadley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Iowa Department of Natural Resources (www.iowadnr.gov/donate).

For questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.IlesCares.com.

John Hauser January 29, 1948 - December 23, 2020

John C. Hauser, 72, passed away on December 23 at Iowa River Hospice Home after a long battle with Sclerosing Cholangitis (chronic liver disease). Per the wishes of John and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the LaMoille Congregational Community Church with Pastor Terry Collins officiating. A visitation will take place immediately following the service at the church. For those unable to attend, the service will be made available on the Mitchell Family Funeral Home Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/.

Military honors will be provided by the combined VFW/American Legion Honor Guard of the surrounding area.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family or an organization of your choice in John’s name.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of John and his family. For additional questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-8441234.

John Chester Hauser was born on January 29, 1948, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Cecil H. and Opal M. (Loupee) Hauser. John attended LaMoille Consolidated School through 2nd grade until the school closed and he then attended school in State Center and graduated from West Marshall High School with the class of 1966.

After graduation he worked for a neighbor, James Benson, until he was drafted to the US Army.

John proudly served 1968-1970 with a year in Viet Nam where he earned a Purple Heart.

Following his service, he returned home and helped his father on the family farm. In 1975 a family farm corporation was formed. Cecil, Larry, and John raised hogs and cattle as well as corn and beans. They received the Marshall County Master Pork Producers of the year award.

John also worked at Donco Products for 10 years.

John was a member of the LaMoille Livestock 4-H Club during his youth. He served a 2-year term on the Marshall County Extension Council, was a member of the Marshall County Pork Producers, spending many hours at grilling promotions, Marshall County Cattlemen, and was a lifelong active member of the LaMoille Congregational Community Church where he served many terms as a Trustee, Deacon, Board Chairman and volunteer. John took up woodworking and made many beautiful pieces of furniture as well as kitchen cabinets for their home.

John married Lynnette Kimberley on July 31, 1971 in the LaMoille Congregational Community Church. They lived on the family farm where they raised their two sons. He enjoyed following their activities and when the grandchildren came along he and Lynnette attended as many softball,

baseball, football, volleyball, basketball, track and cross- country meets, gymnastic meets, swim meets, band concerts and piano recitals as they could.

John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynnette, their sons Brent (Nancy) of State Center, IA, and Kevin (Amy) of Gering, NE; grandchildren Emelia, Kate, Olivia, and Will of State Center, and Emily of Gering, NE; sister Nancy (Mike) Wedekind, Pella; sisters-in-law Lynda Hauser of Marshalltown; Kayleen Conter of Ankeny and Shirley Kimberley of Marshalltown; 10 nieces and nephews, and 16 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents and brother Larry.

Elizabeth "Betty" Hempe June 5, 1935 - January 16, 2022

Elizabeth Joan Hempe, 86, of Ames, died peacefully Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home in Ames.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa. A private family Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the funeral home. The service will be livestreamed, and a link will be available on the Tribute Wall of Betty’s obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website.

Burial will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth “Betty” Hempe was born June 5, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Elizabeth (Treinen) Metzler. At a young age, her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she was raised and went to school. A chance meeting with Gene Hempe at work led to what became known as the “office cooler romance” and resulted in their marriage on June 1, 1957. Five years later Betty and Gene moved their young, growing family to Ames, Iowa where, as a young mother of six children spanning a decade and no built-in support system, she learned how to be self-reliant, resourceful, strong, and resilient. Extremely intelligent, well-read, and curious, our mom taught us how to take care of ourselves and to be independent thinkers. Her life and example were the model of unconditional love and acceptance. Nowhere was her fierce love more evident than in her advocacy of her children facing health and medical challenges.

Over the years she held a variety of jobs including the Ames Community School Library System, Retail Store Management, and Departmental Administrative Assistant at Iowa State University, retiring in 2005. In these roles, she developed life-long friendships and was known by her colleagues to be professional, intelligent, hard-working and fun. Widely admired among her social circle, almost all who knew her would claim her as “one of their favorite people.”

Betty passed away surrounded by her greatest possessions - her family. Preceded in death by her husband Gene and her parents. She is survived by her sister Loretta (Tom) Drapp of St. Louis, Missouri; three sons, Mark (Sandy) Hempe of Ames, Paul (Lynn) Hempe and Dreux (Mary Jo) Hempe, all of Eden Prairie, MN; three daughters, Deidre (Mike) Wahlin of Ames, Monica (Richard) Becht of Jamestown, NY, and Pippa Hempe of Ames; six grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Betty’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s name may be directed to Food at First, P.O. Box 87, Ames, Iowa 50010 or www.foodatfirst.com.

Joan Herwig April 7, 1943 - August 30, 2021

Joan Emily Herwig, age 78, of Ames, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Due to the COVID variant, private family memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021, at St. John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church, Ames with The Reverend Kim Baker Turner officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed on Joan’s Tribute Wall on the Adams Funeral Home website. Inurnment will be at Garden Bluff Cemetery, Lodi, WI, at a later date.

Joan was born April 7, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the firstborn child of Roger M. and Joyce I. (Mahlke) Herwig. She grew up on the family farm near Marshall, WI, and attended the one room Deansville School along with her three oldest siblings in her early years and graduated with honors from Lodi High School, Lodi, WI. She was selected to attend Merrill Palmer Institute, Detroit, MI (1964), received a B.S. degree (1965) from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, a M.S. degree (1971) from Iowa State University and her Ph.D. (1978) from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Joan taught and served as counselor at Washington Intermediate School, Port Huron, MI (1965-1969) and taught in the first summer Head Start programs (1966-1968) in the same community. She joined the Child Development (now Human Development and Family Studies) Department, Iowa State faculty as an instructor (1971) and retired as Associate Professor Emeritus (2003).

Dr. Herwig’s academic and research career included Child Development Laboratory School teacher (1971-1975) and years later as director (1993-2002), department chairperson (1983-1986), graduate student major professor and advisor to many domestic and international students (19782003). She was director of the laboratory school during the years of construction and completion of the James and Barbara Palmer Human Development Building, Iowa State Campus. She provided leadership for the Iowa Department of Education Committees for Iowa Standards for Programs for 4-year-olds.

Dr. Herwig received many professional recognitions for her nurturing of young children as well as undergraduate and graduate students while teaching and advising over her long career at Iowa State. These included the Amoco Outstanding Teaching Award (1982), Outstanding Academic Advisor in College of Home Economics from the Student Alumni Association (1982), Distinguished Alumni Award University of Wisconsin-Stout (1985), U.S./China Joint Conference on Early Childhood, Beijing (1993), the first NAEYC Accreditation (1986) and the Gold Seal Award (2001) for the Child Development Laboratory School, and Faculty Citation (2002). She was a Fulbright Scholar to India (1991- 1992). Service to her professional organizations was highly regarded, typically serving as president: Iowa and Midwestern Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. She was one of the first validators for the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, Washington, D.C. Over the years she served several terms on the St. John’s Church Vestry and as Senior Warden, Friendship Force of Central Iowa President and Board of Directors member, ISU Women’s Club

cabinet and the Green Hills Retirement Community Advisory Council Chairperson. She enjoyed extensive world travel and visited all U.S. states, particularly cherishing the Amtrak holidays taken with all her nieces and nephews. She led several Friendship Force Exchanges to Ames and abroad, including Australia, Brazil, Cost Rica, Manitoba, Rail to Trail Biking, Taiwan, and Japan.

She was always ready to travel and explore. OLLI classes and road trips, Road Scholar and Prime Time excursions, extensive reading and international friendships throughout her life broadened her interests and appreciation of people and the world. She loved family times, staying connected with her friends, exploring genealogy, gardening and Fort Myers, FL winters and the Iona-Hope Episcopal Church parish family.

Joan is survived by her dear companion, Carole Magilton of Ames; her mother, Joyce Herwig Hillestad of Prairie du Sac, WI; three sisters, Jill (Nicholas) Bjornstad of Fond du Lac, WI, Patricia Treinen (Jan Marlett) of Bradenton, FL, Sarah Herwig (Peter Anderson) of Madison, WI; three brothers, Dr. Steven (Karen) Herwig of Des Moines, IA, Brian (Karen M.) Herwig of Tell City, IN, and Randy (Carol) Herwig of Lodi, WI; ten treasured and beloved nephews and nieces and their families; many cousins; the Sterling and Magilton families and a multitude of dear friends and former students.

She is predeceased by her longtime companion, Mary Sterling; beloved grandparents; her father, Roger; stepfather, Earl Hillestad; and brother, Gregory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church, 2338 West Lincoln Way, Ames IA 50014 or Ames Community Preschool, 920 Carroll Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

Tribute from her sister, Sarah Herwig Professor, adventurer, mentor, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, loved and missed by many.

Forever in our hearts! We lo ve you, Joan!

Tribute from a co-worker, Margaret Torrie Associate Professor Human Development and Family Studies Department ISU College of Human Sciences 1971-2003 Department chair, Director Child Development laboratory Joan was known for her leadership qualities but most importantly her attention to detail and ability to wade through various forms of construction challenges. She will be remembered as the Director of the ISU Child Development Laboratory before and most importantly during the years of construction of the Palmer Human development building.

In the sixties Joan and I shared the experience of attending the world-renowned Merrill Palmer Institute in Detroit, Michigan for studies in human development with the focus on child development research and laboratory practices. At that time research-based standards for early childhood education had not been established, a concern we both shared. Joan Herwig’s dedication to accomplishing such standards was recognized for her leadership by the Iowa Department of Education Committee for Iowa Standards for programs guiding 4-year-old children in lab school settings. National standards for curricula taught in all areas of Family and Consumer Sciences now exist. Joan was a trail blazer. Joan Herwig was awarded posthumously the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Iowa Affiliate 2022 Hall of Fame Award.

Tribute from a co-worker, Carole Magilton ISU Faculty (Child Development Dept.) 1971, ISU Lab School teacher (1971-75) & director (1993-2002), department chairperson (1983-1986), graduate student major professor & advisor (1978-2003), retired as Assoc. Prof. Emerita (2003).

One of many highlights of Joan's employment was being the ISU Child Development Laboratory School Director and contributing to the design of it when it was moved to the new Palmer Building.

Joan's love of travel continued after her retirement. We connected with the Friendship Force of Central Iowa and spent 17 wonderful years traveling abroad with this organization. She will long be remembered for her laughter, warm smile. and friendliness.

Tribute from Kueier Chung Dr. Herwig was the first professor I met in the Department of Child Development. She was then the advisor for international students, and she later became a committee member on both my master’s and doctoral programs. I often sought her advice. She took time to listen. When I felt discouraged and needed someone to talk to, I would walk to Dr. Herwig’s office to seek her comfort. Like magic, I would walk out her door feeling sunshine again. I had taken one undergraduate and two graduate courses from her, and really appreciated the way she treated students. When I would thank her for taking time to correct my papers, she would laugh and say, “I’m glad you like what I do. Some students feel I am too picky in correcting their work.” I especially enjoyed taking an independent college teaching practicum from Dr. Herwig in the spring of 1993 —one of my most worthwhile courses. I would later adopt many strategies and methods she had taught me for use in my own teaching. For example, conducting my own course evaluation after four or five weeks of the semester in order to receive feedback from students. On our ten-minute walk each way between the classroom in Heady Hall and the Child Development building, Dr. Herwig would share with me her views and observations of current affairs. It was a true education that benefited me in my understanding and surviving in America.

It was a Friday afternoon, and she was leaving the next day to attend a family event in Wisconsin when I stepped into her office to tell her that my dissertation would be ready for the committee to review though some changes still needed to be made. Nevertheless, she said that I could give her a copy of my draft the way it was so she could read it on the road while her Mary drove. That would give her more time to think through my work and possibly offer suggestions. I appreciated that because her input was always helpful. All graduate students in our department loved Dr. Herwig, though not all undergraduates, according to a joke she herself made. I referred to her as the Wise Professor, so as to help my far-away relatives understand which professor I was talking about.

Tribute from Patricia Treinen Dr. Herwig was so proud of the accomplishments of her students. She enjoyed her research, her presentations state side and abroad, her involvement with the Palmer building and her pride in being a part of Iowa State. She was a wonderful ambassador for ISU.

Evelyn Hodges June 22, 1926 - August 19, 2021

Evelyn Ann Rust was born on June 22, 1926 on the family farm near Sheffield, Iowa. Evelyn’s experiences growing up on the north Iowa prairie would influence her whole life. She absorbed the values of hard work, family, and faith from her parents Albert and Lovenia Rust. Evelyn learned a wide variety of traditional, practical skills essential to rural life in the Great Depression. They grew their own food, cooled it with ice cut from the creek, and heated the house with wood. Lovenia and her daughters made the family’s clothes, including summer outfits from patterned feed sacks.

Evelyn and her three siblings all had chores. Her least favorite was collecting corncobs in the hog lot to use in the cook stove. In the summer Evelyn drove the hay wagon, a small girl in a sunhat guiding the big draft horses. When chores were done, it was time for fun – riding ponies, playing in the grove, swimming in the creek, games on the porch, listening to the radio.

Evelyn began her formal education in the same one-room schoolhouse her father had attended. In temperate weather she rode her pony Judy to school. In winter Bert hitched up the horses for a sleigh ride across the frozen fields snuggled under heavy robes. In 6th grade Evelyn transferred to a larger school in nearby Chapin and rode the school bus. After graduating in 1943 Evelyn followed her sister Jean to Iowa State for one year and then transferred to the warmer climate of Texas Women’s College which had a program in occupational therapy.

Following graduation in 1947 Evelyn met her future husband Jim Hodges at a wedding in Ames.

They were married in March 1949 and moved to Burlington where Jim began his career with the Iowa State Extension Service. Evelyn took her job as a homemaker and mother to their three children Carolyn, Lee, and Alan seriously. She utilized the traditional homemaking skills learned on the farm to a high degree. She also nurtured her highly artistic nature with her painting and music.

Evelyn and Jim were both very active in the community. They took an avid interest in their children’s schooling. They were loyal members of Oak Street Baptist Church and active in civic affairs. Evelyn eventually continued her own education earning a master’s degree from Western Illinois University.

After 17 years at home, she resumed her professional career in occupational therapy. Over the next 25 years she worked for Klein Hospital, Burlington School District, AEA and in private practice.

Following Jim’s death in 2007 Evelyn pursued an active lifestyle determined to maintain her body and mind. She especially loved gardening. Serious falls brought her to Klein Center for the final months of her life where she received compassionate care until her death August 19, 2021. Her room overlooked cornfields so familiar to her since childhood. She had come full circle back to the prairie.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter Carolyn (Rob) Dorting, her son Alan (Susan Marynowski), daughter-in-law Kathy Hodges, granddaughter Jamie, great-grandchildren Gabriella and Ashton.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, son Lee, parents Albert and Lovenia Rust, and

siblings Jean Sturges, Roger Rust, and Eloise Halm.

Lunning Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday, August 28th from 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m. in the Oak Street Baptist Church social hall with the service to follow at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary. Pastor T.J. Rehak and Pastor Dean Graber will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

Evelyn would be honored by contributions to the Des Moines County Historical Society, Southeastern Community College Foundation or Oak Street Baptist Church.

Carole Horowitz April 1, 1935 – January 19, 2022

We lost an enthusiastic community leader and champion of the arts when Carole Horowitz passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, January 19, at Mary Greeley Medical Center. Carole was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 1, 1935, to Rae and Philip Sager. She graduated from Brooklyn College with degrees in Speech Pathology, Theater, and Psychology. Carole Sager married Jack Horowitz on June 11, 1961, and they moved to Ames just a few months later, when Jack began his faculty position in biochemistry at Iowa State University. Among her many trailblazing endeavors, Carole was probably best known for producing and promoting theater and the arts in Ames and central Iowa.

Carole's initial love of theater was fostered by her mother, who took her to live Broadway performances in Manhattan. After moving to Ames in the 1960s, Carole was struck by the limited opportunities for children to gain exposure to theater in the community. Determined to address the situation, Carole cofounded Ames Children's Theater, a nonprofit that provided a venue for creative artistic expression, for children and by children, for more than 50 years (1970-2021). Her passion and boundless energy lay at the heart of Children's Theater. "We change lives," she would say.

Carole was committed to providing opportunities for arts appreciation for both children and adults, and she took on many leadership roles to make this happen. She served as president of arts organizations, including the Ames Community Arts Council, Ames Community Theater (Actors), and the State of Iowa Assembly of Local Arts Agencies. In addition, she served as public relations consultant for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University. Carole also promoted the arts through a column in the Ames Daily Tribune and produced and hosted radio shows reporting on the arts on WOI radio and KHOI radio.

Carole received several prestigious awards for her dedication, leadership, and accomplishments, including Story County Women's Political Caucus' "Woman Who Has Contributed to Social and Political Change" (1995), Beta Sigma Phi's "Woman of the Year" (1995), The Ames City Arts Council Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), and the "Lifetime Friends of Actors Award" at the 2017 Okey Award Ceremony.

Carole loved spending time with her children, their families, and a diverse collection of friends. She was a proud and devoted mother and grandmother. Carole was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack Horowitz; her parents; and her brother, Stuart Sager. She is survived by her sons Michael (Betsy Clubine and grandchildren Rachel and Lena) of Austin, Texas, and Jeffrey (Michelle Segar and grandchild Eli) of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Carole was buried next to her husband during a private ceremony at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Those wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to visit her grave site and leave a stone on Jack's headstone. A reception to celebrate Carole's life is being planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: KHOI Community Radio, Iowa State University's Jack and Carole Horowitz Scholarship, or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Donald Hotchkiss December 23, 1928 - May 24, 2021

Donald K. Hotchkiss, age 92, of Ames, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Northcrest Community.

Born on December 23, 1928, in Eldora, Iowa, Donald was the son of Joseph and Mary (Bentley) Hotchkiss. He grew up on a farm near Ames and graduated from Ames High School in 1946.

Donald graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry in 1950 and a Ph.D. in Dairy Nutrition in 1960. He served in the Air Force as a Pilot from January 1951 until his honorable discharge in November, 1954, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Donald was united in marriage to Dorothy Ives in Stillwater, Oklahoma on April 16, 1952. Donald began his career as a Professor in the Statistics Department at Iowa State University until his retirement in 1990. He was recognized as Outstanding Academic Advisor and was responsible for the curriculum in "Biometry."

Community involvement was very important to Donald. He was a thirty-seven-year member of the Town and Country Kiwanis and an eighteen-year member of the Ames Golden K Kiwanis. He was Kiwanian of the year in 1980, 1988, and 2003. Donald enjoyed volunteering at Mary Greeley Medical Center and Northcrest Community.

Donald is survived by a son, William (Robin) Hotchkiss of Omaha, NE; a daughter, Elizabeth (Robert) Flatt of Spanish Fork, UT; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alicia Giebelstein, He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; his son, Thomas; and a brother, Correno Hotchkiss.

Tribute from co-worker, Wayne Fuller Don joined the Department of Statistics in 1961. He was one of a cohort of individuals that came to statistics with degrees in other fields, not uncommon at that time. His career was as a consulting statistician and teacher, receiving awards and a Faculty Citation for those activities. He spent a year at the National School of Agriculture in Chapingo, Mexico. He was a pilot in the Air Force and would later fly a university plane to Cedar Rapids to teach an off-campus version of Statistical Methods for Research Workers.

Don will be remembered for making the rounds at Christmas time selling pecans and almonds for Kiwanis, singing in Ames choral groups, and his many good deeds.

He was a kind man, a valued colleague, and a friend to many.

Walter Hyde May 21, 1951 - November 8, 2021

Walter Gaylord Hyde, 70, of Ames, Iowa, passed away at the Israel Family Hospice House on November 8, 2021.

Walt was born on May 21, 1951, in Ames to Milton Gaylord and Joyce Colleen McMath Hyde. He spent his formative years in Ames, Marshalltown, and Eldora, graduating from Eldora High School in 1969. He continued his education at Iowa State University earning his Bachelor of Science in 1973, Masters in 1980, and Doctorate in 1985, specializing in Toxicology and Instrumental Analytical Chemistry.

Walt married Rebecca (Becky) Wallskog in 1973, and they had two children, Mandy (1984) and Walter (1988).

Walt was employed at the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine – Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory from 1971 to 2009 and at the APHIS-NVSL from 2009-2017. He was responsible for various ISUVDL programs during his 38 years of employment there, including Racing Chemistry, Chemistry/Toxicology, BioAnalytical Services, and IT/VDL Computer Services. At the NVSL Walter directed operation of the Chemistry Analytical Services (CAS). Walter was intensely proud of the teams of professionals who made up these ISU-VDL and NVSL programs. Their ethics, honesty, and professionalism turned into lifelong friendships that made going to work rewarding and worthwhile.

Walter is survived by his wife Becky, daughter Mandy, son Walter, stepfather Merlin Reid, sisters Nancy and Virginia, brothers David and Daniel, stepbrother Timothy, and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Milton, mother Joyce Colleen, stepfather Guy Foster, sister Frances, stepsister Ramona, and stepbrothers David Wayne and Terry.

Evelyn Jacobson July 4, 1930 - July 24, 2021

Evelyn Lucille Jacobson, 91 of Ames died July 24, 2021 at Story County Senior Care in Nevada.

Evelyn was born on July 4, 1930, in Howard County, Iowa to Everett and Euphamie (Frank) Mitchell. On December 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Virgil John Jacobson in Roland.

Virgil passed away February 14, 2000.

Evelyn grew up in Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School on May 18, 1948.

During her employment years, she worked for Nevada Poultry, Reuben H. Donnelly Corporation in Nevada for 30 years and Friley Hall at Iowa State University in the Food Service Department for 10 years. Evelyn enjoyed doing crafts and helping people with their activities no matter what the situation involved. She and Virgil enjoyed their retirement years camping and fishing in Iowa and Minnesota.

Evelyn was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames.

Evelyn is survived by her brothers: Harold (Viola) Mitchell, Frank (Nora) Mitchell and Chester (Robin) Mitchell all of Nevada; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers: Robert “Bud”, Elmer and Clarence Mitchell; and her sister, Marjorie Whitehead.

A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada. A funeral service will be Thursday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Poppe officiating.

Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens just north of Nevada.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America in memory of Evelyn.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com

Mary James May 26, 1941 - April 3, 2022

It is with sadness that the family of Mary Delight (McGregor) James announce that she passed peacefully on April 3, 2022. Mary was born on May 26, 1941, to Archibald Leslie and Retta (Ewalt) McGregor in Mankato, MN. She lived for her childhood on Aberfoyle Farm in Mapleton, MN. She had two brothers, Byron (Pat) McGregor and Duncan McGregor. Mary grew up dancing the Scottish Highland Fling and Sword dances to bagpipes (sometimes played by her brother Pat), playing with Lady Inkspot and Sweet William, the goats, being involved in 4-H, and playing piano and the flute.

She was a member, growing up, of the United Church of Mapleton.

Mary attended Iowa State University and received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Home Economics, with a focus on Applied Art in July 1963. A week later Mary married William David James in Mapleton, MN, and they made their home in Ames, IA. To this marriage came three children, Kevin David, Heather Lynn, and Kara Delight. Mary worked for a time for Iowa State University in the Home Economics department and the ISU Library before being a full-time mother and homemaker. She was an active part of the ISU Women's Club (especially the Art and About and Gourmet divisions) and PEO. She was an active member of Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, where she served for many years as a Deacon and, for a time, as visitation coordinator. In 1988, Mary and Bill opened From Gifted Hands Gallery, a contemporary art gallery, at two different locations in downtown Ames. Mary's creative spirit was a joy to so many. She loved campfires on the shores of Lake Superior, travelling around the world, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Kevin (Pearl You) James, of Mountain View, CA, Heather James, of Ames, IA, and Kara (Tony) Hillhouse, of Lincoln, NE; one grandson, Ronan James-Estenson, of Lincoln, NE; a bonus granddaughter, Carmen Hillhouse, of Lincoln, NE; two brothers, Pat (Karen) McGregor, of Mankato, MN and Duncan (Judie, deceased) McGregor, of Mapleton, MN; two nieces, three nephews, and numerous great-nephews and -nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at Collegiate Presbyterian Church, in Ames, Iowa, on April 28th 2022, at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. Memorials will be given to Town and Gown Chamber Music Association and Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance. Online condolences can be made to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com Tribute from her daughter, Kara James Mary James was a truly marvelous woman: a wife, mother, Nana and creator of beauty in this world. As the owner and visionary of From Gifted Hands contemporary arts gallery, with her husband (Bill James, former Professor of Aerospace Engineering at ISU), she surrounded herself with beautiful artwork from all over the country and enriched the lives of all who shopped there.

However, the creativity didn't end there: from her beautifully-decorated tables for meals, her artistic flair in her home decor, and her always lovely outfits, Mary was truly lovely and unique. She is dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, and we thank her for making the world a more beautiful place and inspiring us all to live creatively."

Thomas Johnson April 14, 1926 - July 29, 2021

Thomas L. Johnson, 95, of Story City died July 29, 2021, at Northcrest Assisted Living in Ames.

Funeral services will be Tuesday August 3 at 10:30 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Story City.

Burial will follow in the Story City Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.

Tom was born on April 14, 1926, on a farm west of Roland, IA, the second child of Louis T. and Mary O. (Lovig) Johnson. He was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church in Roland and confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell. Tom graduated from Jewell High School in 1944. Tom married Myrtle R. Akre on March 29, 1958.

Tom grew up on a farm in Hamilton County, where he farmed with his dad and also did farm work for the neighbors. He entered the US Navy in 1951 and was honorably discharged after four years.

While in the Navy his duty took him halfway the world. After his discharge from the Navy, he went to school on the G.I. Bill at Des Moines Tech for tool and die. While going to school he worked for Solar Aircraft in Des Moines as a machinist. After completing his schooling, he went to work for the DOT in Ames for two years. He then took a job as a machinist at the ISU Lab for 21 years, retiring in 1988.

After retirement Tom and Myrtle traveled in their motorhome, took many fishing trips, and two trips to Norway. They also took a four-week bus trip to Alaska, which they really enjoyed. Tom and Myrtle loved family. They took many trips to Minnesota and Illinois to visit relatives.

Tom is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Carroll Lovig, Ron Lovig, Deb Lancaster and Annette Owenson. Tom was loved by many and will be missed by all including his furry pal Tony the cat.

Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Loraine and his parents.

Dennis Jordan December 15, 1952 - April 16, 2021

Dennis Lloyd Peters was born on December 15, 1952, to Lloyd and Phyllis (Fawcett) Peters at the McVay Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Iowa. His early life was spent on the farm, and he always remained a farm boy at heart. He truly believed that “nothing runs like a Deere.” As a boy and young man, he spent summers and weekends helping out his grandparents, Lyle and Katherine Fawcett at their farm in Auburn, Iowa.

His father died in 1963. When his mother married again, her husband Rollin Jordan adopted Denny and his sister Linda, changing their last names to Jordan as well.

Denny graduated from Ames High School in 1971. He was drafted into the Army later that year, and went through Basic and AIT at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He then switched to the National Guard, serving until 1978. After he was discharged, he never shaved his beard completely off again.

He married Rosemary Wirth in 1973, and to this union was born a son, Jeremie Jacob. He and Rose later divorced, and he married Becky Seim on June 22, 1985, at the Fox Lounge in Ames, Iowa, which was owned by their dear friend Kathy Kempen.

Denny began working at Paul’s Conoco while he was still in high school and stayed until that business closed. He then spent three years as an alley mechanic at 20th Century Bowling. He left to work at an automotive shop, Econo Performance, for several years. He then concluded his auto mechanic career with twelve years in K-Mart’s automotive shop. He went to work for Eller Insulation in 1999.

He was proud of the insulation work he did, even though most people never saw it. He worked on a number of buildings on the Iowa State and UNI campus, including The Knoll, Snedecor Hall, MacKay Hall and Coover Hall at ISU and the Maucker Union at UNI. He worked for Eller until 2010, when his health began to fail.

Denny loved cars, and his work was his also his hobby for many years. He took up golf after he married Becky and dragged her along with him. He joined the Moose Lodge because they had a traveling golf league that played at various courses around central Iowa. He and Becky were members of the Story City Golf Course and also played in the Monday night league at the Oaks Golf Course. They were avid Cyclone fans, attending football and basketball games when they could. They also went to Indy Car and NASCAR races with Buddy and Sue Price for a number of years and loved camping on the infield at Chicagoland and Kansas City Speedways.

Denny died April 16, 2021, at home with his wife by his side. He had battled numerous heart and lung issues for more than ten years.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Seim Jordan of Ames; son, Jeremie Jordan and his wife Sonda, and their children, Charlotte, Ian, Jacob and Evelyn of West Des Moines; his dad, Rollin of Ames; and his sister, Linda Jordan Elbert of Ames, and her sons, Matthew, Andrew and Lucas and their

families. Four footed family members Bella, Ink and Buddy will miss his scritches. He is also survived by a host of friends from the Fox Lounge, American Legion Post #37, and the Tip Top Lounge, especially the folks at the back bar and manager Mandy Messerly. He loved you guys.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Peters; his mother, Phyllis Jordan; and his brother-inlaw, Jim Elbert.

Tribute from his wife, Becky Jordan Dennis Jordan was born December 15, 1952 in Lake City, Iowa, and died April 16, 2021 at home in Ames, Iowa. He graduated from Ames High School in 1971 and was drafted into the Army later that year. He went through basic training and AIT at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He then switched to the National Guard, serving until 1978. After he was discharged, he never shaved his beard completely off again. He married Rosemary Wirth in 1973, and to this union was born a son, Jeremie. He and Rose later divorced and he married Becky Seim in 1985.

Denny was a car person, and his hobby was his work for many years. He worked at Paul's Conoco, Econo Performance and the K-Mart Automotive shop. In between, he worked at 20th Century Bowling and Ray's Mower Repair. He finished his career at Eller Insulation.

Though he never worked for Iowa State, he periodically worked at Iowa State during his time with Eller Insulation. He worked on a number of buildings on the campus, including The Knoll, Snedecor, Science I, MacKay Hall and Hoover Hall. He was proud of the work his wife Becky did at the University Archives and occasionally, he and his co-workers called on her for archival information regarding the buildings they were retrofitting.

Growing up in Ames, Denny was a diehard Cyclone fan. However, in later years, he also cheered for the Hawkeyes--if they were not playing ISU. Denny loved life and he worked hard and played hard until his health began to fail. He is deeply missed by his family--wife Becky, dad Rollin, son Jeremie and his wife Sonda, and grandchildren Charlotte (Justin), Ian, Jacob and Evelyn.

Joy King March 16, 1938 - January 26, 2021

Joy Marie King passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 82.

Joy was born March 16, 1938, in Palmyra, Iowa, to George and Gladys (Grossnickle) McAninch.

Joy graduated from Norwalk High School where she was a stand-out basketball player. Joy put her heart and soul into raising her children, Sue, Shelly, Steve & Shawn, eventually making her home in Nevada, IA. And her love absolutely blossomed when she became a grandma and GreatGrandma. Her love for children did not stop with her own. She became an honorary mom to many of her children’s friends, earning her the beloved nickname “Mama Joy.” Joy was very hard-working not just with raising a family. She was a talented administrative assistant for many years and completed her career at Iowa State University where she supported the Secondary Education Department.

She loved cooking and baking. Her recipes were legendary, and she poured love into all her dishes. Christmas was an especially wonderful time when Joy showered her family and friends with hundreds of homemade cookies and candies.

She was a huge sports and activities enthusiast. From sports to music, Joy was always there cheering on her children, grand-children, and great grandchildren. There was no greater fan.

Joy’s name perfectly described her demeanor. She loved to laugh, tell jokes, and make people blush and those around her were happier for knowing her.

Joy is survived by her love, Pete Steven; brother, Dwayne McAninch; sister, Marilyn Hogue; children, Susan (Bob) Sandvold, Shelly Fisher, Steve (Melissa) King, Shawn King; 8 grandchildren, Laura (Gary) Hagler, Ryan Fisher, Matt Sandvold, Emily (Josh) Borwick, Lily King, Ethan King, Connor King, Jillian King; 4 great-grandchildren, Abby Willardson, Dustin Hagler, Amber Hagler, Logan Hagler.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Gladys McAninch; brother, George A McAninch.

The family will hold a private graveside service for Joy at the Avon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.petersonfuneralservice.com.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial gifts to “Family of Joy King”.

Tribute from her daughter, Sue Sandvold Joy King started working at the ISU bookstore. She then worked as a secretary in the College of Education for fifteen years. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Student Support award for College of Education. She loved working in secondary education. She loved the students and her coworkers. It was the most fulfilling position she ever held.

Sonja Klocker March 26, 1955 - September 20, 2020

Sonja Klocker, 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 20, 2020, after a series of continuing health issues.

Sonja worked at Iowa State University for 37 years, most of those years in the office of the Vice President for Research (VPR). She supported the administrative research component of the university by developing and administering centralized research incentive programs and by assisting the Vice President for Research in other areas of research administration. In her role there, she gathered data and developed reports, initiated many special projects, helped develop guidelines to be used by faculty in preparing grant proposals, represented the VPR Office on university committees, and eventually became the HR liaison to approximately 50 units that reported to the VPR office. She was widely known and respected across campus and had many friends and associates in the Ames community.

Sonja was born in Dubuque, IA March 26, 1955, to parents Curt and Wilma Troester of Garnavillo, IA. Sonja was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Troester.

Sonja is survived by her husband, John Klocker, her father, Curt Troester, stepmother Karla Troester, sister Cindy Jones (Mike Kozelka), brothers, Rick Troester (Gloria) and Randy Troester (Julie), and David Troester (Anna), stepsisters Lisa Davis and Lori Rink (Kevin) along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She will be remembered for her love of traveling, fishing in northern Minnesota, visiting Akumal, Mexico and spending time with her family.

We will celebrate her life at a date in the future when it will be safe for people to gather.

Margaret Knox July 26, 1938 - January 5, 2021

The greatest legacy one can provide is love, and Margaret Knox graciously and generously gave her warmth, kindness, and love throughout her life. A love that now sustains her family and friends upon her death on January 5, 2021.

Margaret was born on July 26, 1938, in Adair, Iowa to Roy and Ethelyn Hopkins. On December 28, 1958, she married Jerry Knox, her high school sweetheart, and her greatest adventure began.

Together they raised two daughters, relocated to numerous cities and traveled extensively throughout the world, were active in their church and communities, and remained devoted to each other and deeply in love.

Margaret graduated from Adair High School, earned her teaching credentials from Concordia Teachers College in Nebraska, completed her bachelor’s degree from Southern Colorado State College, and earned her Master's in Education from Iowa State University. She taught in Iowa and Colorado and loved to share her appreciation of knowledge and learning and with her family and students.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Jerry; her daughters Kara Taber and Laurel Knox; her sons-in-law, Mike Taber and Tom Murphy; and her grandchildren Ben and Caitlin. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Beatrice, her granddaughter, Emma, and recently joined by her sister, Wilma.

Lucas Koester September 6, 1983 - March 16, 2022

Lucas W. Koester, age 38, of Ames, Iowa died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Memorial services are being planned in Texas and will be announced. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.

Born September 6, 1983, in Harlingen, Texas Lucas William Koester was the son of Larry and Judith (Kiefer) Koester. He grew up in Texas and most recently made his home in Ames, where he worked as a scientist at Iowa State University.

Survivors include his mother, Judith Koester Soendker of Raymondville, TX; his father, Larry (Maria) Koester of Troy, TX; two brothers, Jeremy (Lisa) Koester of Mission, TX, and Jacob Soendker of Ames; two sisters, Carly (A.J.) Guerrero of Edinburg, TX, and Angela Koester Robertson of Sherman, TX; nieces and nephews, Nicolas, Sophia, Brianna, Isabel, Lillyanna, Evelyn, and Collin; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family members.

Lucas was preceded in death by an infant brother, Trevor Allen Wolfe.

Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Lucas and his family.

Tribute from his brother, Jacob Soendker Our brother and son, Dr. Lucas Koester was a quiet gentle soul with a humor no one could forget.

Our memories from growing up with the old school sibling rivalries, and the fun we had with chores, to the funny crazy family portraits and family trips, to fishing all night, the late deep talks, picking his guitar with us under the night sky on the bed of a truck, the song he had learned listening to radio or movie, the joking and laughing with his nieces and nephews, with his voice impressions, to the video calls playing "where did you go" with the youngest niece, Lillyanna, who was hiding behind her hands for 15 minutes in her chair giggling away.... he was always there for anyone who needed him without question or judgment.

He was the glue for our family without any expectations of anything in return. Always ready for whatever life had and never complained. We are deeply hurt with this loss, however, this is not a goodbye, you will always be remembered and held in our hearts. This is not goodbye, but a see you later. We love and miss you dearly.

Lucas died on March 16th, 2022, or 3/16. John 3:16 states “For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

We believe in this and so did Lucas.

Tribute from his mother, Judith Koester Soendker My son and I visited Dr. Reza Zhougi and several of his Applied Science Colleagues. They are also missing Lucas – a scientist and a valuable team member. His quiet work ethic, intelligence, knowledge, and desire to solve problems was undeniable. He rarely spoke at work meetings but when he did everyone paid attention. He always did more than he had to, but he was still not sure he had done enough. He was very humble and as Dr. Jones said a contented soul. His pastor said he had a calling on his life. I think Lucas’s calling was everyone he met. He had lifelong friends he would meet once a year, play cards, fish, cook, and eat. The photo is him at one of these gatherings - he is so missed there as well.

Lucas felt no regret that I know of - I can’t think of one instance when I was sorry he had done something he would regret.

A day to be born - a day to die - all too soon to me but our loved ones belong to God and we trust him for this. Lucas felt a piece of himself with all of us and with that, we will continue on – one of his sayings “You gotta do, what you gotta do.” I'm sure we will remember that often.

A special thank you to Dr. Joseph Turner at UNL – a close colleague and friend to Lucas - who mentored and directed him, as well as close to him. Also, Dr. Jones and Dr. Constantine Tarawnech from Edinburg TX UTRGV for giving him the inspiration to pursue his doctorate, as well as many others – Thank you all.

Jan Kruse June 20, 1955 - March 17, 2020

Jan (Canoyer) Berg Kruse, 64 passed away on March 17, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Jan will be remembered as a beautiful, happy, loving, and inspirational woman. She was passionate and hardworking and faced life's challenges with courage and strength. Jan loved her family and friends and approached every day with a smile and a generous heart. She often reminded us that life is rarely fair, that it is important to love and live life to the fullest, and that we should be the positive change we wish to see in the world. Jan lived by these words and shared them often with her loving family. We will do our best to honor Jan by living our lives in a similar manner.

Jan was passionate about many things. She loved to cook, dance, and play tennis and golf. She was known for her amazing granola and creative culinary skills. She loved to sing and was a member of a band in high school, performed in Stars Over VEISHEA in college, was a member of a number of church choirs and performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City as a member of the Des Moines Choral Society.

Jan was a proponent of self-learning, nature, health, fitness, and sports. She persistently worked on mental, emotional, and physical self-improvement. Jan was also a dedicated teacher. She was a role model and mentor to the many young women and men who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She willingly shared her beautiful approach to life and coached others on how to reach their goals while maintaining integrity and compassion for others. Her spirit will continue in these young women and men who will share her passion and strength with the many they mentor throughout their lives.

Jan was born June 20, 1955, in Council Bluffs, Iowa and grew up on a farm near Carson, Iowa.

She graduated from Carson High School in 1973. Jan majored in Life Sciences and Home Economics at Iowa State University and graduated in 1977. Jan began her professional life as a teacher in the Chariton and Des Moines Public School Systems. She later developed a successful sales career in the furnishings industry at the Eldridge Company and Pigott. Jan then went on to establish herself as a respected leader in the Commercial Real Estate Industry at Crowley Mandelbaum and at CBRE\Hubbell Commercial.

Jan is survived by her loving husband Rod Kruse; her beautiful children Justin Berg, Tarrah Selland (Damon) and Harrison Kruse; adorable grandchildren Asher and Rilynne Selland; brother Craig Canoyer (Kathy), sister Carol Miller (Rodney); and many more loving relatives and friends.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents James and Darlene Canoyer.

A Celebration of Life will take place later this year.

William LaGrange April 23, 1931 - January 22, 2022

William S. LaGrange, age 90 was born in Ames, Iowa, the son of William and Ruth (Somers) LaGrange on April 23, 1931. He died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Bill graduated AHS and in 1959 obtained his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He was employed as Extension Specialist in Food Science at ISU for 40 years.

Bill's interests were nature, running, tennis, officiating at ISU track meets, traveling, and creating works of stained glass.

Survivors include his wife, Laura; daughters Carolyne, Elizabethann, and Molly; stepdaughter, Robyn; and grandchildren, Hannah, Hugh, Julian, and Roman; as well as nieces and nephews.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.

Tribute from his wife, Laura LaGrange Bill retired from Iowa State University in 2000 from the Food Science Department. When Bill traveled, he always wore ISU clothing. Often people would stop him to say they were ISU graduates also! Bill was proud to be an ISU alumnus and supported ISU in many ways.

Kenneth Magel September 8, 1930 - June 11, 2021

Born to Kenneth H. and Edith Magel September 8, 1930, in Fort Madison, Iowa. After graduating from high school, he attended Junior College in Burlington and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a military police officer and was stationed in North Africa during the Korean War. Ken attended Iowa State University, before transferring to University of Iowa where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1958.

While in Iowa City, Ken met bride-to-be, Marilyn Mayberry from Maquoketa. They were married on July 5, 1959, in Des Moines. Ken worked as a project engineer at Delavan Manufacturing in West Des Moines. He then joined Architects Associates as a partner where he worked as a mechanical engineer. Ken joined Iowa State University where he retired after working in the Architect’s division at the Facilities Planning and Management Dept.

Ken loved music, watching the Hawkeyes, and doing handy projects around the house. He was an avid TV news watcher. Ken also loved comedians and always enjoyed sharing his humor with his equally funny granddaughters. We hope there is plenty of ice cream and cookies in Heaven for his sweet tooth! Ken is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sister Judy Eide, his two children, Todd Magel and Joleen (Dan) Seemuth; two grandchildren, Allie and Morgan Seemuth.

Tribute from his son, Todd Magel Ken worked for 22 years at Iowa State University Facilities Planning and Management in the Architect's division. He retired in 1997. He was a Mechanical Engineer by trade. He was proud of his work making sure Iowa State University was a better place for students, faculty and staff. As one manager put it, Ken "was the guy to get things done."

Ken died June 11, 2021. He was 90 when Parkinson's took its final toll. He and Marilyn were married for 62 years. He loved his children, Todd and Joleen; and his two granddaughters, Allie and Morgan. And we can't forget he loved ice cream too!

William Marion February 3, 1930 - June 11, 2021

Born to Lela M. and William H. Marion in the verdant foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Bill grew up in the love of an extended family. He absorbed its lessons of resourcefulness and selfsufficiency, and embraced its emphasis on family and community, commitment to hard work and thrift, and the primacy of kindness and generosity. From his earliest years, his strong religious faith was central to the man he became.

Spurred by his mother’s fierce belief in education, Bill succeeded in school. Convinced of its value by two years of demanding labor in a local furniture factory and a brief stint teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, he attended Milligan College, graduated from Berea College, and earned his doctorate from Purdue University.

At Berea, Bill fell in love with the extraordinary Beverly Pierson, who became his wife of 61 years (now deceased). Together they settled in Ames, Iowa, where Bill-the first member of his family to attend college-made a 26-year career as professor, researcher, and administrator in Iowa State University’s Poultry Science and Food Technology Departments, and where Bill and Bev raised their four daughters.

Conferences and faculty exchanges in Europe and South America as well as hundreds of international students introduced Bill to a variety of rich cultures and fostered an itch to travel. Bill and Bev loved the serendipitous discoveries they made, whether on the back roads of Nova Scotia, a host family visit in Japan, or the coral reefs off Australia.

Bill’s gregarious nature, long collaboration with university and local farming communities, active service to his church, and his family’s weekend catering business set him up well for a new venture: real estate. He knew everyone in town (and well beyond), owned an enviable collection of well-cut suits, and loved to show off his adopted hometown. He was highly respected in the realtor community over his sixteen years in the field and known as a gentle, hardworking professional.

Music played a special role in Bill’s life, starting with the bluegrass music and Southern Baptist hymns of his childhood. The music scene at ISU gave Bill an education in classical music, and he became particularly committed to The Des Moines Metro Opera: its wonderful summer festivals, access to young artists, and companionship he found in the Ames chapter of the opera guild. He was equally inspired by the young musicians trained at the music school owned by daughter Melita and son-in-law Al-especially their daughter Naomi. Bill never missed Naomi’s regular gig at Chocolaterie Stam in Ames. Her piano playing and singing were among his greatest pleasures.

During the last months of his life, weekly singalongs held over Zoom allowed Bill’s family to stay connected through his beloved music.

While there was virtually no home repair project he couldn’t tackle, Bill felt most at home in his wood shop, where he crafted everything from tables to trellises. Along with Bev’s mastery of textile arts and cooking, their home showcased their skills-and his family came to understand that the best gift was one made with one’s own hands.

Everything that Bill did was for his family—to provide for them, to pass along his work ethic and skills, and to show them how to live in the world. His four daughters found in him a man who loved deeply, took a risk to help those in need, and understood the power of the bonds of community. He was, at root, kindred spirit of the narrator in Sam Walter Foss’s once well-known poem: “Let me live in a house by the side of the road / And be a friend to man.”

William is survived by his four daughters Karen, Rene (Ryk Ekedal), Melita (Al Biela) and Nancy; his beloved grandchildren, Naomi Biela and Zachary Marion; and siblings Lucille Evans and James Edsel Marion.

Larry McComber March 3, 1936 - December 15, 2021

Larry J. McComber, son of Velma Kreider and Frank McComber, died December 15, 2021, of pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his sister Pat Bergstrom and brother Dennis (Rita).

Larry was a graduate of Marshalltown High School in 1954 and Iowa State University in 1958, where he majored in Industrial engineering. He was president of his fraternity.

Larry began his career at the Marshalltown Company in 1958, where he had worked part time in high school and in college. He assumed various management roles and was promoted to president. Larry was instrumental in the company’s growth to become a rising employer in Marshalltown, Iowa and in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He developed patents relating to metallurgy.

Larry was elected chairman of Marshalltown Company’s Board in 1998 and served in that capacity until he retired in 2004. He continued to serve on the Board until December 2021 making his total years of service to Marshalltown Company 69.5 years.

Larry served as a lieutenant in the National Guard. He was president of the Marshalltown Rotary and served as Chairman of the Iowa Manufacturers’ Association. He was elected to The Young Presidents’ Organization and served on a number of other boards.

Larry and his wife have funded numerous scholarships at Iowa State University. They were recognized with the Order of the Knoll Faculty and Staff award from Iowa State University in 2020.

After retiring from active corporate management, Larry and Diane established residence in Nevada with a second home in Arizona. He served as a volunteer at the Thunderbird Historical Lodge in Incline, Nevada where he was named volunteer of the year. He was a docent at the U.C. Davis Environmental Research Center. In 2021, Larry and Diane established residence in South Dakota where they were guides at the Washington Pavilion.

Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Diane, with whom he enjoyed many years of travel and adventure. His daughter Martha and her husband Joel reside in Minnesota and have 7 children.

Larry and Diane took them on several memorable trips and made time to attend as many of their events as possible. Larry did his best to convince them to call him “perfect grandpa.” He also treasured his nieces and nephews.

Contributions in Larry’s memory may be made to the Mayo Foundation or Hospice.

Lotus Miller August 13, 1924 - October 24, 2021

Lotus Simon Miller of Ames died Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Heartwood House in Northcrest Community. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held sometime in Spring 2022. Her kind and pleasant nature made her beloved by many.

Lotus was born on 13 Aug 1924 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Leo Felix Simon and Johanna Maria Louisa Augusta Wilhelmina Fredericka Theresa George. Her sister Mitzi was 7 years older. She graduated from Reed College in Portland with a B.A. degree as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and president of her senior class in 1946. Her Senior Thesis was "Zonation of Intertidal Animals of Boiler Bay, Oregon" (she chose this topic to become more knowledgeable than her father in at least one area of natural history). At the University of Wisconsin in Madison she attended the last class of Aldo Leopold, was inducted into Sigma Xi, and earned a Master of Science in Zoology. During her Ph.D. work the New York Times ran her photo on its front page as part of an article describing her work using radioactivity (some of the first in this area) to track meadow voles.

On 23 Aug 1952 she married Wilmer Jay Miller. They moved to Woodland, California where Wilmer worked in a cattle blood typing lab at UC Davis and in 1962, they moved to Ames, Iowa where Wilmer became a professor in the Iowa State University Department of Genetics.

Lotus, Wilmer, and their two sons Douglas and Alan all spent a year during 1978-1979 in the city of Jaboticabal in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil where Wilmer set up a blood typing lab. Lotus and Wilmer returned to Brazil for 3 more years in the 1990's in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. They greatly enjoyed making new friends and experiencing the natural history of the region.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames awarded Lotus a lifetime membership in recognition of her contributions and volunteer efforts, particularly in connecting children and grown-ups to the natural world. Lotus was co-founder and president of the Ames Conservation Council. She was also active in the League of Women Voters, Friends of Foreign Wives, the Ames Rock and Mineral Club, was a chairman of the Nature Study Division of the Faculty Women's Club, and a charter member and later president of the Ames affiliate of the National Audubon Society (now a chapter, Big Bluestem Audubon Society). Saving the Ames High School Prairie for education, research and recreation was one of the successes in which she played a major role. She also worked extensively on the campaigns to prevent flooding of the Skunk River Valley and The Ledges State Park.

Survivors include two sons Douglas Miller of Ames, Iowa, and Alan Miller of Covington, Washington, and his four children Aliana, Brice, Caewithe, and Dorothy.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfunerallandcremationcare.com

Robert Miller January 14, 1928 - October 4, 2021

Robert A. Miller, age 93, of Ames, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Northridge Village in Ames.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames. Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Adams Funeral Home. Face coverings are requested for the visitation and the service. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Born on January 14, 1928, in Cambridge, Robert was the son of Addle and Jennie (Klink) Miller.

He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1946. Bob served in the Army from 1946 until 1951.

He married Georgia Richardson on May 14, 1952, at the Methodist Church in Cambridge. Bob worked for Iowa State University for 32 years, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames. Bob enjoyed bowling, woodworking, arts, and crafts and working in the yard. Since Georgia passed away, Bob loved his social time at Northridge Village and was involved in as many activities as possible. He was inspired by and inspired his many great friends.

Bob is survived by his son, Greg (Sandy) Miller of Ames; daughters, Shelley Sanderson of Ankeny and Janis Mesenbrink of Ames; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Anderson; and three sisters-in-law: RuthAnn Miller, Judy Miller, and Karon Richardson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Georgia in 2020; three sisters; and four brothers.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Bob's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Dorcas Society in Cambridge.

Robert "Bob" Molison July 27, 1935 - January 9, 2022

Robert “Bob” Molison was born in Grinnell, Iowa on July 27, 1935, the youngest child of Wilbur and Miriam Molison. Bob grew up on the family farm near Grinnell and enjoyed a wonderful childhood and eventually found a love for music. After graduating Grinnell High School, Bob went on to college at Oberlin College and Conservatory. His first job in music was teaching at The Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. While in Hawaii, Bob also played clarinet in the Honolulu Symphony.

He received his Master of Music Degree in Performance from Yale University School of Music.

Bob then studied choral conducting in Philadelphia and was a conductor for Singing City. He moved on to Brown University where he was the Director of Choral Activities. Bob completed his doctoral degree in Choral Music in 1970 at the University of Illinois, Urbana. In 1974 Bob became Director of Choral Activities for Iowa State University. During that tenure, the Iowa State Singers gained national distinction for their participation with leading orchestras from around the world in performances at the Ames International Orchestra Festival. In the 1980s Bob was Director of Choral Activities at Colorado State University, but his heart was in Iowa, and he returned to Iowa State University where he retired in 2000. In addition to his work in universities, he founded the Providence Singers, served as the Director of the Des Moines Choral Society and the Greeley Chorale, and was the Director of the Civic Chorus at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

His career in music led Bob to meet his wife of 55 years, Ann. During Bob’s internship at Singing City, Bob introduced Gay Donham, younger sister of Ann, to Quentin Quereau. During Gay and Quentin’s courtship, Gay decided to invite Bob to the Donham family home in North Chatham, Cape Cod in the summer of 1965. A coin toss between Bob and another friend determined who would spend the most time with Ann that weekend. As fate would have it, Bob won the coin toss, and the rest is history.

Back in Fort Collins, Colorado, Bob didn’t slow down in retirement as he conducted chamber choirs and became a lecturer for Road Scholar programs at the Central City Opera and the Boulder Music Festival. Bob was also invited to lecture for Road Scholar programs at the Aspen Music Festival and School and directed Road Scholar programs at CSU’s Mountain Campus, formerly known as Pingree Park for six years. Bob was also the former President of the Front Range Chamber Players in Fort Collins.

Bob was called “Doc” by his former university students, and he touched thousands of lives through his profession and love for choral music. He was a mentor, teacher, colleague, and professor to many people at the universities where he taught, and his family was told by many former students that he was the reason they now have a career in choral music today. Bob also understood that those who were not music majors enjoyed music and he fostered in them a love of music that has led his former students, of all majors, to continue to be active in choral music groups throughout their lives.

In early retirement, Bob enjoyed nature photography, skiing, hiking around Colorado, and long walks in his neighborhood. He traveled extensively and had a curiosity for other cultures and countries. He was a voracious reader and life-long student. His Sunday New York Times would be found scattered around his chair after being read cover to cover. He had an encyclopedic

knowledge of choral music and a library of CD’s, tapes, DVDs, and vinyl records of his favorite music. The Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins was extremely important to Bob, and he directed and sang in the choir. And he would rarely miss his weekly Tuesday lunches with his friends from The Foothills Unitarian Church. Bob was never one to sit around and be idle and always wanted to go on “Family Walks” after supper to talk and get caught up on the busy lives of his children and grandchildren. Music was his life-long passion, but his family was his life, most importantly, Ann, his wife of 55 years, his children: Chris and Laura, and grandchildren: Kayla, Ally, Alejandro, and Javier. The “family walks after supper” tradition will be carried on in his memory.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann (Donham) Molison of Fort Collins, CO; his two children, Chris Molison (Lisa) of Thornton, CO, and Laura Olmedo (Jon) of Denver, CO; and four grandchildren, Kayla Molison, Ally Molison, Alejandro Olmedo and Javier Olmedo. He is also survived by his sister Mary Newton (Don) of (West Des Moines, IA) and beloved in-laws, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, friends, former students and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Miriam Molison and his brother, Wilbur McLain “Mac” Molison.

A service is anticipated to occur in the spring or summer of 2022 in Fort Collins, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of donations to: Robert Molison Scholarship in Music Fund #2703763 c/o Iowa State University Foundation Fund 2505 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 https:// www.foundation.iastate.edu/s/1463/giving/start.aspx.

Friends and family are encouraged to leave their memories of Bob on the Allnutt Funeral Service website.

Marjorie Muench December 14, 1933 - August 9, 2021

Marjorie Ellen (Kalsem) Muench passed away peacefully at Green Hills Health Care Center on August 9th, 2021 of complications related to Parkinson's disease. Her death came just hours after a "Celebration of Life" held for her husband Loren O. Muench, who had died in November 2020.

She was born December 14th, 1933 on the family farm near Kelley, Iowa to Cleo (Bates) and Porter Kalsem and was the second oldest of six children. She attended the Kelley public school, and in 1952 graduated from Huxley High School. She was an excellent student, and was awarded a scholarship to Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. For a short time, she studied at the Denver Art Academy, Denver, Colorado, and in 1953 enrolled in the Applied Art program at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, studying under acclaimed Danish artist in residence Christian Petersen, taking every course he offered. She earned a two-year teaching certificate from Drake University in 1955, and was soon teaching 3rd graders in Boxholm, Iowa, where she met Loren O. Muench. They married in 1957, and moved to Ogden, Iowa where Marjorie taught junior high literature, art and social studies and finished up a B.S. degree at Drake.

In 1959, they moved to Newton, Iowa, where recent ISC graduate Loren had begun teaching high school industrial and driver's education. Son Joseph was born in 1960 and in 1962 they moved to Ames, Iowa, with son Michael arriving on moving day. For many years Marjorie served as a homemaker and mom to her energetic boys, and then a daughter, Marie Kathleen, who arrived in 1968. In the 1970-80's Marjorie taught lively 4th graders in Elkhart, North Polk and Sheldahl, Iowa.

Throughout these years, Marjorie was involved in many exciting art projects. She regularly sewed and created finely drawn pencil portraits of children. For 26 years, beginning in 1985, she was known as the "Portrait Lady" at the Iowa State Fair. After drawing generations of families, she "retired" in 2011, at age 77. Marjorie also illustrated several books, including a series of portraits done for historian Farwell Brown's books on the history of Ames, Iowa.

Marjorie and her singer husband Loren were very active in the 1st United Methodist Church in Ames. She regularly contributed her artistic talents, including a highly detailed pen and ink drawing of the church that appears in their publications. She also produced many beautiful, braided rugs, making each by hand, with carefully sorted recycled wool. These were often donated to her church auctions. Marjorie excelled at writing and had classic "schoolteacher" penmanship. She was a voracious reader, loved good poetry, and literature and was an avid historian, passionate genealogist, and diligent researcher, who focused primarily on her mother's pioneering grandfathers that arrived in Story County Iowa in the 1860's. Her research took her all over the US and to the Kalsem ancestral home in Nedstrand, Norway.

Marjorie spent 63 years with her beloved husband Loren, and was the "glue" of the family, guided by her simple upbringing and strong beliefs. She was generous, kind, humble and always willing to help others, including many foster children. She loved a good garage sale and her TTT sisters. She made the BEST rhubarb cream pie. Her immense strength, focus and determination helped her to survive breast cancer and guided her through the final challenges of Parkinson's disease. Marjorie left her mark on all who encountered her. She was an incredible human being, who was loved, and

will be greatly missed.

Marjorie is survived by two sons, Joseph (Colleen Hoppe), Ames, IA and Michael (Leslie Shalabi), Dubuque, IA; a daughter, Marie Kathleen (Des Moines, IA); a foster daughter, Maryanna (Les) Holland, Ames, IA; six grandchildren, Ethan, Elise (Joe) Robinson, Lauren (Brian) Bunten, Madeline, Molly, and Jamari, and two brothers James P. Kalsem (Merlie) Ames, Iowa; Roger T. Kalsem, Waterloo, Iowa and June (Kalsem) Squire, Green Mountain, IA. She was preceded in death by her husband Loren, parents, Porter and Cleo (Bates) Kalsem, brother John Kalsem and sister Rebecca (Kalsem) Klicker.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciations to all who played a part in Marjorie's life, and to those at Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames who cared of her in her final days. A celebration of her life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for a cause she believed in.

Herbert "Gene" Myers February 16, 1928 - September 30, 2009

Herbert E. "Gene" Myers, 81, of Rock Rapids, IA and formerly of Coin, died Wednesday morning, September 30, 2009 at Sanford Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA. Herbert E. "Gene" Myers was born on February 16, 1928 at Hemingford, Nebraska the son of James and Hazel (Foster) Myers. Gene grew up in southwest Iowa. He attended Coin High School, graduating in 1946. He served in the Merchant Marines at the end of WWII. Gene was united in marriage to lla Sue Long at Bentonville, Arkansas on November 5, 1949. He worked for the agronomy department of Iowa State University for 38 years retiring in 1991.

Gene and Ila lived in Doon, Iowa during these years and after his retirement they moved to Rock Rapids, Iowa. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the Alvord and Rock Rapids gun clubs, American Legion, a past member of the Lyon County Fair Board, former volunteer fireman and former council member. On Wednesday morning, September 30, Gene died at the Sanford Hospital in Rock Rapids at the age of eighty-one.

He is survived by his wife, Ila Myers, of Rock Rapids, Iowa; daughter, Glenda Schouten of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Lori Myers of Brandon, South Dakota; three grandchildren, Nathan (Kristina) Myers and Tim Myers all of Brandon, South Dakota; and Katy Schouten of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Chantel Myers of Brandon, South Dakota; a brother-in-law, Marion Ketcham of Nebraska City, Nebraska, and a sister-in-law, Violet Myers of Ottumwa, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Glenn, and an infant son; four brothers, Donald, Russell, Bernard, and Richard Myers and one sister, Betty Myers Ketcham.

Vivian Nelson November 25, 1932 - June 9, 2021

Vivian Esther Nelson died June 9, 2021 at Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Vivian was born in Hamilton County Iowa to John and Helen Tempel on November 25, 1932. She attended several rural elementary schools and graduated from Alden High School in 1950. She attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls and taught one year of elementary school in Liscomb, Iowa. She married Dean Nelson, her high school sweetheart, on January 23, 1953. They then moved to Washington State where Dean was Stationed with the USAF. They returned to Iowa in 1956 eventually settling in Ames where she and Dean were employed by Iowa State University. Vivian retired from the College of Business in 1996. In retirement she volunteered at the Ames Public Schools and at Mary Greeley Hospital where, until 2020, she worked at the Gift Shop and the Information Desk.

Vivian loved the outdoors, walking, biking, tending her flower beds, and traveling. She loved her grand-dogs and grand-cats as well as the pets of family friends. Vivian was always the optimist.

She is survived by her loving husband Dean, her son Greg Nelson of Plano, TX and daughter and son-in-law Cathy Nelson and Tom Cousens of Canton, GA. Tribute from his son, Daniel Nutter Dr. Nutter was a highly recognized researcher in his field and had a genuine love of sharing his knowledge of the plant kingdom with others – something that his students and family very much enjoyed. He is remembered for his unique and memorable laugh, love and prioritization of family, and for the great pride and joy he took in his 13 grandchildren.

Nutter loved sports and competition and coached youth baseball and soccer for many years. He enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, and researching family history and genealogy. His love of travel, science and different cultures took him around the world and his large collection of handcrafted chess sets from a diverse range of cultures held many memories and stories. Simple pleasures included seafood and sharing "just a taste" of anything he ate with his two beloved Chihuahuas.

Dr. Nutter was taken too soon and deeply missed by his eight siblings, his loving wife Suzie, and his three children, Danny, Mark, and Sarah.

Forrest Nutter, Jr. January 11, 1953 - September 12, 2020

Dr. Forrest Weston Nutter, Jr., born January 11, 1953 went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020 at the age of 67. The tenured professor retired in 2018 after 28 years of service at Iowa State University and was a noted pioneer in the fields of Plant Pathology and Disease Epidemiology. Dr. Nutter was a talented athlete and avid sports enthusiast who spent decades proudly coaching and cheering on his three children's many youth athletic teams – and of course, his Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.

Dr. Nutter was born in Plymouth Massachusetts and grew up in Hyattsville, MD. He was the eldest of eight siblings and married his high school sweetheart in 1972; beginning a family a few years later. Dr. Nutter entered a new and most joyous chapter of life with the arrival of his first grandchild in 2003 and proudly embraced being "Grandpa" to all thirteen of his beloved grandchildren. They were the light in his eyes and the joy in his heart.

Dr. Nutter recently retired to North Carolina with his loving wife Suzanna and will be greatly missed by his three children; Daniel, Mark (Gina Tuggle Nutter) and Sarah Nutter Hamblin(Troy Hamblin) as well as his seven siblings and their respective families.

Marck Nystrom October 7, 1949 - February 17, 2022

Marck Jennings Nystrom, age 72, of Boone passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Marck was born October 7, 1949 to Lawrence Dean and Charlene Jennings Nystrom. He attended school in Boone, graduating in 1967. He graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in 1969 and went on to graduate from Northwest Missouri State University in 1972 with a degree in psychology. However, his last semester he had to take a three-hour elective and took a studio pottery class, and this changed his life forever more. He was a studio potter from 1972 until 2018 when he “retired.” In 1984 he started his master’s degree at Iowa State University and earned a master’s degree in Art and Design. He worked in the College of Design as Assistant to the Deans of Art and Design and Architecture until his retirement in 2008.

In his personal life, he met Pamela Lawson from Jefferson, Iowa in 1968 and they married in 1969.

College life, art and traveling filled their early years together. Then they were blessed with two children, Emilee Nystrom Ferguson (Jason) and Kristofferson O. Nystrom (Katie) and three grandchildren, Lily and Neely Ferguson and Brogan Wood, all of Boone.

Marck was a talented potter. He maintained a working studio from 1973 -2018. He worked in the early 80s at Living History Farms. He was a master kiln builder and was very versatile in his ability to build different kinds of kilns. He enjoyed traveling and sharing his skills with other potters.

He was a true example of having great faith, loving his family and having many, many friends. He enjoyed poetry himself and to share poems with others. He had strong faith in the Lord and served the First Presbyterian Church as an Elder and worked on many committees throughout the years.

He was a musician at heart and loved music. He also loved studying all types of history and watched many PBS shows, especially in the last year. He stayed fit practicing yoga.

He has provided so many family and friends with great memories. There are many stories that will be told. He also would say, “Less is More.” and would remind this writer many times.

Marck is survived by his wife, Pam; children, Emilee Nystrom Ferguson (Jason) and Kristofferson O. Nystrom (Katie); grandchildren: Lily and Neely Ferguson and Brogan Wood; his mother, Charlene Nystrom; siblings: Sue Nystrom (Tom Inman), Curt (Lori) Nystrom, Paula (Dan) Goldsworth, Jerry (Melanie) Nystrom; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; his father, Lawrence Dean Nystrom; his brother, Cris Nystrom; and a baby granddaughter, Lucy Sue Ferguson.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at 6th and Marshall Streets in Boone and online condolences may be left for Marck’s family at

www.schroedermemorialchapel.com. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, 703 Greene Street, Boone or the Family of Marck Nystrom, c/o Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 15, Boone, Iowa 50036

Jean Olsen March 28, 1942 - July 16, 2021

Jean Ann Olsen, 79, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Northcrest Community in Ames. A celebration of her life will be held from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 in the pergola at Northcrest Community in Ames. Masks are required. Burial of her cremated remains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, MN at a later date.

Jean was born March 28, 1941 to William and Lucille Schacht at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. As a girl, Jean spent family vacations with her parents and three sisters witnessing natural wonder, collecting rocks, fossils, shell, and various natural treasurers. Both parents were avid gardeners, and Jean took interest in that and everything biological.

As an undergraduate at Carleton College, Jean majored in biology with emphasis in botany.

Afterwards, she earned a Master of Science degree in cell biology at the University of Oregon in Eugene. During her working years as an electron microscopist, she studied plants at the University of Oregon, marine life at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, and a variety of human diseases and tissues at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. At Iowa State University in Ames, IA she worked with viruses, bacteria, and diseases found in farm animals.

Although Jean is a relatively quiet person who enjoys reading, one of her outlets was Middle Eastern belly dancing. She performed for about fifteen years and made all her own costumes and beaded apparel. In addition, Jean enjoyed sewing, knitting, cross stitch, and numerous other crafts.

Jean was an avid ballroom dancer of 25 years. She and her long-time friend, Mark M. Mehl, attended many of the Friday ballroom socials hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. On occasion, they would dance at the Lake Robbins Ballroom as well. They danced waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango, and cha cha, but rumba was their favorite.

Jean also enjoyed gardening. She raised many day lilies at her Ferndale apartment in Ames, which she donated to the Northcrest Retirement Community in Ames upon transitioning there. Once at Northcrest, she began more vegetable gardening specializing in various kinds of tomatoes and peppers. Indoors, she always kept many Christmas cactuses, succulents, and amaryllis plants.

Finally, Jean enjoyed making, sharing, and teaching paper crafting. Her favorite was folding intricate Scandinavian stars and butterflies from multicolored papers. She also formed crafts by painting pinecones, milkweed pods, and rocks of all kinds. Her creativity seemed endless.

Jean is survived by her sisters, Susan Rislove and Nancy Schacht; seven nieces and nephews; 15 great niece and nephews; six great-great nieces and nephews; and special friend Mark Mehl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Olsen; parents; sister, Martha Scudamore; brother-in-law, David Rislove; and great nephew, Brady Kragenbring.

We will all miss Jean very much. She touched many lives with her greeting cards, crafts, and kindness.

Matt Olsson January 11, 1967 – March 30, 2022

Matt Olsson, of Ames, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Mary Greeley Medical Center of complications from a recent illness. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Matt was born January 11, 1967 to Stan and Pat (Foley) Olsson. He graduated from Ames High School in 1985. Matt’s employment history included utilities locating across Central and Eastern Iowa as well as in the Minneapolis area for a short time. In addition, he held maintenance/construction positions in the Ames area and spent a portion of his time in Eastern Iowa working for Lynn Photo and a sandblasting company. He was currently employed as a Utility Locator with Iowa State University.

In his younger days he enjoyed playing sports (particularly basketball and softball) and had a reputation (that went well past his younger days) as a pretty tough competitor at the pool table. He was also a sports fan who enjoyed following the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and of course his Kansas City Chiefs. How thankful we get to be that his lifetime included seeing his Chiefs win the Super Bowl.

Matt had acquired an impressive knowledge of all the underground workings of not only Ames, but also a vast portion of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and an area near Minneapolis. One could be nothing short of awed by this knowledge whenever he took the opportunity to explain why certain building projects/repair efforts at any of those locations was or was not going to go well. His explanation often included one or more of his signature phrases… ‘that’s just gonna create a whole nother set of issues’ and ‘just not using common sense’.

Matt was a skilled ‘Mr. Fix It’, having his lifelong network of mentors only a phone call away for any time an extra challenging situation came his way. He was very handy with machinery, tools, vehicles and all sorts of home repairs and improvements. Matt was valued by so many he met and worked with throughout his life. What a ‘servant with a toolbox’ he was to the many that relied on him for help.

Matt was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, not to mention grandson, nephew, and cousin.

He will be forever remembered and missed for his smile, sense of humor, and personality. He could be blunt, strong willed, opinionated, and contrary, but that made him the honest and unique person we were all lucky to know.

He was a cherished uncle famous for his ‘Uncle Matt snacks’ (chocolate swiss rolls) and ‘Uncle Matt jackets’ (plaid-hooded flannels), which luckily came in toddler sizes for any niece or nephew that wanted one.

Matt had a special place in his heart for dogs, managing to always have them as a part of his life.

This included not only all the Olsson family dogs, his dog (Luther), and his grown siblings’ dogs, but also all the dogs belonging to members of Matt’s ‘second family’, the Hiatts/Eacrets.

Matt was preceded in death by his father (Stan Olsson), brother (Jim Olsson), and nephew (Traven Keigley). He was also preceded by his German Shepard, Luther and a long line of family dogs that came before Luther (Snoopy, Pierre, Pedro, Boomer and Gracie).

He is survived by his mother, Pat Olsson of Ames, his four sisters: Julie Keigley of High Point, NC, Carla (Charley) Turner of Ames, Shell (Fred) Rivers of Chandler, AZ, and Marlene (Chris) Austin of Jewell, IA., his nieces and nephews: Tyler Huse, Tyler Keigley, Jenna (Sam) Jamison, Will Turner, Freddy Rivers, PJ Rivers, Lowell (Miranda) Austin, Amanda Austin, Katie (Matt) Moore, and Logan Austin, along with three great nieces (Hailey, Elle, and Iris) and three great nephews (Wyatt, Callahan, and Hudson).

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to the family and a donation will be made to the Story County Boys and Girls Club.

Paul Ouverson May 9, 1941 - September 30, 2021

Paul Ray Ouverson, 80, of Boone passed away at 11:02 p.m. Thursday, September 30 at the Boone County Hospital in Boone, Iowa. Paul was born on May 9, 1941 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Lawrence and LeNora (Field) Ouverson of rural Fertile. He graduated from Fertile High School in 1959 as valedictorian and enrolled in broadcast communications at Iowa State University in Ames.

In 1963, he was selected as a summer trainee for the USDA communications department in Washington, D.C. That summer he met his future wife, Carol M. Wallen, a fellow student trainee.

They married June 27, 1964. Paul went on to obtain a degree in broadcasting in 1964 and began work on a master’s degree in broadcasting at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.

The couple moved to Iowa in 1965, where Paul worked as an on-air broadcaster and salesman for KDSN Radio in Denison. However, due to the war in Vietnam, Paul selected to enlist in the U.S. Army Signal Core. He became a lieutenant and served in Saigon during 1968-69, after which he returned to Denison.

In 1977 the couple purchased All Star Sporting Goods in Boone, Iowa. They sold the business in 1984 and Paul began AdVentures, a business in video production, which he maintained until the time of his death.

Community and family were important to Paul. He made time for his family while serving on numerous boards and committees, including the Augustana Church Council. He was a member of Kiwanis, filling many roles, including a term as district governor (Iowa-Nebraska). He also was a member of the Boone Community School Board. For his service, Paul received the 2019 Boone Chamber of Commerce Fenner H. Stevenson Volunteer of the Year Award.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, LeNora and Lawrence Ouverson, and brothers: Rodney (Hap) Ouverson, and Ronald Ouverson.

Paul is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter Anne Marie Bice of Valparaiso, Indiana; and son Matthew of Boone as well as his brother Jerry of Fertile, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Boone. Burial took place at Brush Point Cemetery in Hanlontown, Iowa following the funeral service.

Gregory Palermo October 28, 1946 - March 20, 2022

Gregory Sebastian Palermo, 75, of Ames Iowa, passed away on March 20, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice House, lovingly surrounded by his wife, Olivia Arnbal Madison, and his family, close and far away.

Gregory was born October 28, 1946 to Sebastian and Frances (Ciminella) Palermo in Westfield, Chautauqua County, NY. His childhood neighborhood was home to his Sicilian-born grandparents and many aunts and uncles. His parents ran a corner grocery store, which was famous for his father’s home-made Italian sausage. At age 6, Gregory knew he wanted to be an architect.

In 1969 he graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in architecture and then began his professional career in St. Louis. For more than 20 years Gregory worked as the lead architect on many award-winning projects across the country, including the prize-winning redevelopment of the historic St. Louis Union Station. He also attended Washington University as graduate student, where he discovered his passion for teaching and was awarded a Master of Architecture and Urban Design in 1975. In 1993, Gregory joined the Iowa State University Architecture Department full-time, where he taught architectural design and urban design theory and also served as its Associate Chair for the Undergraduate Program. He gained outstanding regional and national recognition as both a practitioner and an academic. Gregory was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, President of the National Architectural Accrediting Board, and earned the prestigious Distinguished Professor Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. He retired in January 2017 as Professor Emeritus of Architecture.

Gregory met his then future wife, Olivia, during his first ISU Faculty Senate meeting. Coincidently, they each served as elected senate presidents. They married in 2005 followed by a whirlwind Scottish honeymoon that included daily tours of a castle and a scotch whiskey distillery. They enjoyed a loving and fulfilled life together in Ames (with their cat Zoe), enhanced by annual family gatherings, extensive foreign travel, joy of cooking and sharing martinis and other cocktails with family and friends.

Gregory will be long remembered for his generosity of time and amazing support for family, friends, colleagues, and students; his joyous laugh and intensity of the moment; and, of course, his extensive bowtie collection. At the end of April, Gregory and Olivia will be honored to receive the ISU Order of the Knoll Faculty and Staff Service Award for their financial support for architecture students and faculty.

Gregory is survived by Olivia and his two sons: Mark (a U.S. diplomat) and his wife Kirsten Hartwig and their children, Sebastian and Adelina; and Christopher (a professional stuntman for the motion picture industry) and his wife Kimberley. Gregory is also survived by two sisters and a brother:

Victoria and her husband Roger Clark and their three sons and their families; Celia and her husband Richard Volbrecht and their two daughters and their families; and Joseph and his wife Mary and their son and daughter and their families.

A private funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 and live streamed (viewed on Gregory’s Tribute Wall on the Adams Funeral Home website). Later this spring, a public celebration of his life will be held by the College of Design, Iowa State University.

Memorial contributions may be made in Gregory’s memory to the Iowa State University Palermo and Madison Architecture Travel Scholarship and/or their joint Scholarship in Architecture using this link www.foundation.iastate.edu/Palermo or mailed to the ISU Foundation, 2505 University Boulevard, P.O. 2230, Ames IA 50010-2230.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Gregory at www.adamssoderstrum.com. To send flowers to the family of Gregory, please visit our floral store.

Tribute submitted by Saylor Upah, event planner and Alumni Relations Coordinator, College of Design Gregory S. Palermo, FAIA, professor emeritus of architecture, died Sunday, March 20, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. He was 75. View obituary Palermo served on the Iowa State University architecture faculty from 1992 through his retirement in 2017. He was a past director and past national vice president of the American Institute of Architects, a past president of AIA Iowa and AIA St. Louis, and a past director and past president of the National Architectural Accrediting Board. He had served as an associate editor of Iowa Architect magazine and completed a term as president of the ISU Faculty Senate.

Palermo was a Fellow of the AIA. He received the AIA Iowa Educator Award in 2007 and the Distinguished Professor Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture in 2008.

He was the co-author with Barry Wasserman and Patrick Sullivan of Ethics and the Practice of Architecture (John Wiley & Sons, 2000).

Prior to joining the Iowa State faculty, Palermo was engaged in architectural practice full time for more than 20 years, including serving as vice president and senior vice president of project management with HOK in St. Louis. He was the project manager on the St. Louis Union Station mixed-use redevelopment project, which won awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, Society of American Registered Architects, National Endowment for the Arts, National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, Urban Land Institute, Building Stone Institute, Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association, and others.

Palermo was also an instructor, visiting architect and affiliate assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis from 1975–1990. He held a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Architecture and Urban Design from Washington University.

Online condolences may be left for Palermo’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the ISU Palermo and Madison Architecture Travel Scholarship or their joint Scholarship in Architecture, Iowa State University Foundation, 2505 University Blvd., PO Box 2230, Ames, IA 50010-2230.

Harriet Patterson January 9, 1925 - March 17, 2021

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Harriet Lurene Coleman Patterson, loving wife and mother of two daughters, passed away at the age of 96.

Harriet was born on January 9, 1925 in Perry, IA to Ross and Fannie Coleman. She went to Perry elementary and high schools and received a degree in Home Economics Education from Iowa State College in 1947. She taught Home Economics in Sioux Center, IA for two years where she met Alvin (Pat) Russell Patterson. They were married on August 8, 1948 in Perry, IA. They moved to Luverne, MN for seven years where their two daughters Jan and Carol were born. After spending two years in Emmetsburg, IA, they settled in Ames in 1957.

Harriet and Pat had a passion for travel. Summers exploring the country with their young daughters gradually became summers enjoying blueberry pancakes and hiking with their grown daughters' families at the cabin in Estes Park, CO. Retirement brought warm winters in Mesa, AZ and lovely visits to their daughter in San Diego.

Harriet and Alvin were long time members of First United Methodist Church. Harriet served on the board of trustees, the United Methodist Women, planning UMYF Wednesday night meals and church Holiday Fairs. Harriet had an exceptional talent and passion for helping others with sewing and crafting teddy bears, quilts, Santas, prayer shawls, and Christmas stockings. As an accomplished cook, Harriet shared her wonderful pies and desserts with family, friends, and fairgoers. Harriet served her community: active in PEO, district board member of Camp Fire, leader of her daughters' Camp Fire groups, and founding supporter of Ames Meals on Wheels. Harriet loved being active, dancing and kicking her heels up with Pat at Red Friars. She loved bridge club and shared card games with the family on holidays. She loved her ISU Cyclones, and her basketball season tickets.

Harriet and Alvin's love led to an amazing marriage of 72 years. Harriet was preceded in death by her mother Fannie, father Ross, and older brother Donald. She is survived by her beloved husband Alvin (Pat), her daughter Jan (Greg) Glaser, her daughter Carol (Jeff) Waters, grandsons Michael (Megan) Glaser, Torin (Danelle) Waters, Derek Waters and two great granddaughters Emma Glaser and Lenora Waters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund at 516 Kellogg Ave., Ames, IA 50010. Per family wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Don Pigozzi June 27, 1935 - November 16, 2021

Don Pigozzi was born on June 27, 1935 in Oakland, California, the son of Leo Pigozzi Sr. and Hildegard Wagner Pigozzi. He attended Castlemont High School in Oakland. Following in the footsteps of his older brother Leo, he enrolled in U.C. Berkeley in 1953. He earned a B.S. in Physics in 1958, and after a stint in the armed forces, a Ph.D. in Mathematics in 1970. His thesis advisor was the legendary logician, Alfred Tarski. Don devoted his entire career to the study of mathematical logic.

He spent two years as an assistant professor in Bloomington, Indiana before accepting a position at Iowa State in 1971, where he remained for 31 years until his retirement in 2002. During his years in Ames, his reputation as the foremost developer of modern algebraic Logic grew. Don entertained a series of visitors from around the world who all found him to be a gracious host and energetic collaborator. Together with several of his colleagues, he organized a meeting on Algebraic Logic and Universal Algebra in Computer Science in 1988. This ground-breaking meeting led to an ongoing series of conferences now called RAMICS. The 19th edition of the conference just concluded in Marseille, France. Don also worked in collaboration with members of the ISU Computer Science Department on logic programming and software development.

In addition to his duties in Ames, Don traveled the world to collaborate with researchers in Algebraic Logic. His many ports of call included Manitoba, Chicago, Barcelona, Krakow, Budapest, Siena, Lisbon, Yerevan and Santiago. A look at the explosion in research on Algebraic Logic gives an idea of the enormous influence that his foundational work on the subject had.

Don was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa. For 73 years, he was an avid University of California (CAL) football fan.

Don is survived by his wife, Judy Casey, whom he married (at age 65) in 2000. After retiring from ISU, they moved to Don's childhood home in the Oakland Hills.

Tribute from his wife, Judy Casey Don Pigozzi was born on June 27, 1935, in Oakland, California. He attended UC Berkeley and earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics in 1970. Don came to Iowa State University in 1971 and worked in the Mathematics Department for 31 years until his retirement in 2002. His research work in Algebraic Logic has led to a current explosion of interest in the field of Abstract Algebraic Logic.

Don dedicated his life to his career in Mathematics and remained a bachelor and thus surprised many of his colleagues when he got married in 2000 at the age of 65! Judy Casey, his wife, was also single and employed at the ISU Library. Don and Judy moved to Oakland in 2003 and spent 2 years remodeling Don's family home in the Oakland Hills where they lived until Don passed away in November 2021.

Richard Poist May 12, 1943 - February 19, 2022

Dr. Richard Francis Poist, Age 78, passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach, Florida on February 19, 2022 with his family by his side. Dr. Poist was born in Hanover, PA on May 12, 1943. He attended Delone Catholic High School before pursuing an undergraduate business degree at Penn State where he played varsity tennis. He subsequently earned his M.B.A. at the University of Maryland and Ph.D. in logistics at Penn State University.

Dr. Poist taught at the University of Maryland for nearly 20 years. In 1990, he moved his family to Ames, Iowa to become a tenured full professor at Iowa State University. He remained there until his retirement in 2012 and then his subsequent move to Key West, Florida.

Dr. Poist is predeceased by his parents, Richard F. Poist, Sr. and Mary Ann Poist (O'Reilly) and his daughter, Carol Ann Poist. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Helena Poist (Sledz), two children, Christine Trovato (Nicholas) and Mark Poist (Vannessa Metzger) and their two daughters, Nola and Emily.

It was Dr. Poist's wish that he be buried at the cemetery located at Iowa State University. Memorial services will be held in Ames, Iowa at a later date.

Gerald "Jerry" Prange January 12, 1932 - March 23, 2009

Gerald "Jerry" Prange, age 77, died at his home on March 23, 2009. Graveside services with full military honors will be conducted by the Iowa Army National Guard in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Jerry was born in Clear Lake, South Dakota on January 12, 1932, the son of Melvin and Mabel (Hanly) Prange. He graduated from West High School in Waterloo in 1950. Jerry served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was awarded three bronze service stars. On February 6, 1954, he married Doris Lorraine Jones in Waterloo. Lorraine died in 2000. He married Faye (Schmidt) VanCannon in Boone on November 17, 2002. Jerry was a career serviceman with the Iowa Army National Guard and the United States Army. He and Lorraine moved to Boone in 1979 when he was transferred to the Boone Armory.

Jerry was discharged from the Iowa Army National Guard on April 1, 1982, and retired from the United States Army on January 12, 1992. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. While in the service, he worked as a fixed and rotary wing aircraft mechanic, aircraft inspector, aviation training technician, and a recruiter. Jerry was an active member of the Boone Salvation Army and a member and officer of the former Boone B.P.O. Elks #563. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Don Williams Lake, golfing, watching sports, following I.S.U. Basketball and football, attending military reunions, and dining out with Faye. He was especially proud of his family and following their activities.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Lorraine, a brother Jack, stepbrother, Jense Leinger, and a niece, Diana Eickelburg. He is survived by his wife, Faye of Boone; a daughter, Lori Lange of Mankato, Minnesota; a stepson, Tim VanCannon and wife Trista and two stepdaughters, Susan Pinta and husband Chad and Becky Dakin and husband Travis, all of Boone; a brother, Gene Prange and wife Helen of Annandale, Virginia, a stepsister, Marie Shipman of Rockwell City; four grandchildren: Jason Yungclas, Cassandra (Jimmie) Patten, Benjamin Yungclas, and Nicholas Argetsinger; four step grandchildren: Jonathan, Shelby, and Sean VanCannon and Jacob Pinta; and four great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Brooklynn and Brayden Patten and Tyson Kuil.

Earldine Sampson June 18, 1923 - April 12, 2022

Earldine Robison Sampson, 98, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was born June 18, 1923, in Russell, Iowa to Earl and Mildred Judy Robison. She and her sisters, Eleanor and Mona, grew up in a series of Iowa towns where her father was a printer. Her parents were musicians and Earldine followed in her mother's footsteps in vocal music, involved in choral, small group and solo activities.

Following graduation from Colo High School, Earldine enrolled in a two-year teacher program at what is now the University of Northern Iowa. After teaching for five years, she returned to complete a bachelor's degree in 1950 with majors in Kindergarten-Primary Education and Speech Correction. She served as a consultant in Speech and Hearing with the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction and then as speech therapist in the Des Moines Public Schools. She received her Master of Science in Education degree from Drake University in 1954.

Earldine married Wesley C. Sampson in 1953 and they became parents of Ann and Lisa. When her husband was on the faculty of Northern Illinois University, Earldine was awarded a Fellowship in the Doctoral Program in Education. With a return to Iowa, she was on the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa and Wartburg College, served a two-year stint as counselor at alma mater Colo High School, and joined the elementary Education Department of Iowa State University, where she was tenured. There, the Student Alumni Association honored her with an Outstanding Advisor award. Earldine treasured her lasting friendships with former students. She also was included in Who's Who in America and Who's Who of American Women.

Retirement brought new activities, and she created "Glimpses Along Life's Way," a public presentation of favorite bits of literature and poetry collected through the years.

Survivors include husband, Wesley; daughters, Ann (Olaf) Sampson Scholten of Peize, The Netherlands and Lisa Sampson Wenger of Arlington, Virginia; granddaughters, Laura Scholten, and Claire and Cynthia Wenger.

Earldine requested cremation. Interment will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Iowa. Online condolences to www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Kay Sanders February 14, 1942 - July 13, 2021

Kay Ruth Sanders of Oviedo, FL (originally of Boone, IA) passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 79. Kay was born February 14, 1942 in Ames, IA and grew up in Boone.

She graduated from Boone High School in 1961.

On March 3, 1963, she was united in marriage to Jim Sanders and to that union two daughters were born.

Kay worked at Bournes, Inc., in Ames for several years. She then went on to become a cook at Iowa State University Residence Halls until her retirement.

Kay enjoyed cooking, watching NASCAR, traveling, going to casinos, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, her mother- and father-in-law, and brother-in-law, Hal Sanders.

Kay is survived by daughters, Robin, Oviedo, FL, and Rishell Myers (Mike), Newton, IA, grandson Nicholas Myers, Newton, IA, and granddaughter Elizabeth, Havana, IL. She is also survived by sisters, Karen Keyes (Gene) of Loveland, CO, and LaVonne Christensen (Mike) of Goodyear, AZ; brother Mel Helm (Cheryl) of Tama, IA; sister-in-law Joan Sanders, Chariton, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank The Gardens at DePugh Nursing Center in Winter Park, FL, for the care and compassion they showed in taking care of our mom during this difficult time.

Margaret Schlunz February 14, 1927 - December 8, 2021

Margaret Terry Schlunz, daughter of Charles Cooney Davis and Bernice McCaslin, was born on February 14, 1927, in Princeton, Kentucky. She was an only child and lived with a loving extended family. During high school she loved working at her grandfather's shoe store, cheerleading, music, movies, dances, and going to the lake.

Terry graduated from Christian College in Columbia, Missouri in 1947. She met and married Fred Schlunz on December 30, 1947. They moved to Ottumwa, Iowa to live with and take care of his ailing mother. They moved to Paris, Arkansas and spent summers in Laramie, Wyoming. There they gained life-long friends and a love for the Snowy Range Mountains.

Their first child (Suzanne) was born while in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The final move (1954) was to Iowa State University in Ames. Terry became an avid I.S.U. fan, going to all the games and music/theatre events until recently. She especially loved the I.S.U. Christmas Music program at C.Y. Stephens.

Children Kathy, Jim and Bob were born in Ames. The environment that she created for her children was almost magical. She made every holiday special and let them play in the dirt!

Terry made great friends, was a member of Collegiate Methodist Church, Questers, ISU Faculty wives, and bridge clubs. She loved going "antiquing". She began collecting miniatures and created tiny, intricate scenes that won awards, including a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair. The interest turned into a business of selling miniatures. She traveled to shows all over the country, making friends wherever she went.

Terry was elegant. She loved flower gardening and made the most beautiful bouquets. She set a most exquisite table, making anyone who ever sat at one feel like royalty!

Terry lived life to the fullest. She was happy. She was graceful and gracious. She was smart and inquisitive. She was fun and funny. She was warm and loving. She was talented and creative.

Terry, age 94, died peacefully at her daughter's home. Terry is survived by her children Kathy (Larry) Rice of Gilbert, IA, James (Christina) Schlunz of Nevada, IA, and Robert Schlunz of Ames, IA.; grandchildren Ret. Colonel Larry (Beth) Rice of San Antonio, TX, Wendy (Scott) Snashall of Elizabethtown, KY; and four grandchildren John and Lily Rice, and Allison and Grant Snashall. All love her dearly as she loved them.

Terry was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Bernice, husband Fred and daughter Suzanne.

Visitation from 4 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, and a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, will be held at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. Burial will take place at Iowa State University Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Friends of Music, I.S.U. Department of Music and Theatre, 149 Simon Estes Music Hall, 2427 Union Dr., Ames, IA, 50011 to help with music scholarships. What a great joy these I.S.U. students have been to Terry and her family!

Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com P.S. She loved Emerhoff's shoe sales!

Karl Seifert March 16, 1934 - October 18, 2021

Karl Earl Seifert, age 87, of Saint Charles, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021.

He was born in Orangeville, Ohio on March 16, 1934 to Allan and Elma Seifert (nee Cassidy).

Karl was a Geologist at Iowa State University for 58 years. He was married to Carole Seifert (nee Bibb) for 40 wonderful years. They enjoyed traveling the world together, especially enjoying Switzerland. Karl was an avid researcher and reader, particularly enjoyed scientific papers and documentaries. He loved working in the Adirondack Mountains in New York. He was also listed in the Who's Who Lifetime Achievement of America in 2019. Additional achievements include Ocean Drilling Project, (1993) Atlantic Ocean (1993); Visiting Scientist Fellow, Geological Museum, Oslo, Norway (1979); Shipboard Scientist, Deep Sea Drilling Project, Pacific Ocean (1978). Karl was a Captain in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Karl is survived by his wife, Carole Ann Seifert; son, Keith A. (LaRae) Seifert; daughter, Lynnette K. (Steven) Porter; son, Kendall C. (Cindy) Seifert; stepdaughter, Sandra S. (Gino) Meranda; stepson, James P. Aselman; brother, Dale (Caroline) Seifert; brother, John (Helene) Seifert; a grandfather of seven; and a great grandfather of three.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allan L. Seifert and mother, Elma I. Seifert; and his first wife of 25 years, Norma L. Seifert (nee Scroggy).

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy in his honor.

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Emmy Shakeshaft January 5, 1930 - August 22, 2021

Emmy H. Shakeshaft, 91, of Ames died August 22, 2021 at Bethany Life Community in Ames.

Emmy was born on January 5, 1930 in White Plains, NY to Franklin P. and Katherine (Markham) Hammond. She graduated from Reed College in 1951 and married Alston J. "Jerry" Shakeshaft in 1956. Emmy worked as a copy editor at the Iowa State Publication Office for many years. She enjoyed spinning, weaving, and knitting and taught classes at the Octagon and the Rose Tree Yarn Shop in Ames. Emmy was a loving, gracious, funny and clever woman, a generous teacher, and a believer in trying to make the world better.

She is survived by her daughter, Kate Murray of Gainesville, FL and son Tom Shakeshaft of Oak Park, Il; three grandchildren, Julia, Sadie and William; three nieces, Jennifer, Kat and Margaret and a nephew, Donald.

Emmy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jerry and sister, Kit. Adams Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. There will be no memorial service in Ames.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Virginia Slater October 16, 1931 - November 24, 2021

Virginia Tobin Slater of Houston, TX formerly of Ames, IA died peacefully on November 24, 2021 following a beautiful blessing and sending forth prayer from her children.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ames. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the church, where there will be a Vigil Service held at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Iowa State University Cemetery.

Ginny was born in St. Louis on October 16, 1931, the fifth and youngest child of John Charles and Pauline Robyn Tobin. She was educated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, City House, and graduated from Maryville College in St. Louis. Ginny taught 2nd grade for a year at a parochial, allboys school in St. Louis. As Ginny's faith was central to her life, she planned to join the convent.

Her plans were thwarted when she met the dashing Barney Slater aboard the Queen Mary during a European cruise in 1954. A graduate assistant in architecture at Iowa State College at the time, Barney was moonlighting as a tour director that summer. It was love at first sight! The couple was engaged in Paris in July, and married just months later on Thanksgiving, November 25, 1954 at the St. Louis Cathedral. They settled in Ames and began to raise a family.

In addition to parenting seven children, Ginny found time to serve the Iowa State and Ames communities through such organizations as the Mary Greeley Hospital Auxiliary, Faculty Women's Club, and AIOFA (Ames International Orchestra Festival Association). In the late 70's, Ginny returned to school and earned a Master's degree in Child Development at Iowa State. She later worked as a realtor for Friedrich/Iowa Realty.

Dear to her heart was her faith-filled life and the community at St. Thomas Aquinas. A progressive Catholic, she engaged in a wide range of programs at the church. Centering prayer was her anchor, her mantra was, "All will be well," and when she had lost all words, she repeated, "I love you," to all whom she encountered.

Ginny was preceded in death by her loving husband, Barney in 1989, son John Slater III (Ann Marie Arden) in 2003, and daughter Polly (Dave) Wilson in 2008.

She is survived by her children Tia (Jim) Watson, Bettendorf, IA; Missy (Mark) Raisbeck, Houston, TX; Deana Slater (Rick Ortenblad), Santa Cruz, CA; James (Natalie) Slater, Wilmette, IL; Julie (Mark) Fouts, Houston, TX; 12 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Ginny's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Thomas Aquinas, or the Alzheimer's Association.

Giora Slutzki December 11, 1943 - February 14, 2021

Giora Slutzki, age 77, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in Ames. Giora was born December 11, 1943, the son of Itzhak and Ruth (Gruber) Slutzki. He graduated from high school in Israel in 1962. Giora earned his bachelor’s degree in 1970 from Hebrew University, his master’s degree from The Weizmann Institute in 1973 and his Ph.D. from Tel-Aviv University in 1977. In April of 1975, Giora was united in marriage to Rina (Spalter) Slutzki in Holland. Since 1983, he had been a Professor of Computer Science at Iowa State University.

Giora was a true scholar with a passion for reading and a full library of books in three languages: Polish, Hebrew and English. When his mind was not focused on computer science research, he would relax by playing games like canasta, doing daily crossword puzzles with his son Daniel, or listen to opera and classical music. A rounded scholar, he had many accomplishments in his youth in athletics such as swimming and basketball. Giora enjoyed walks in the park with his family and continued to exercise at the gym, rain or shine.

Giora is survived by his wife, Rina Slutzki of Ames; his daughter, Naomi (Brandon) Whalen of Iowa City; his son, Dan Slutzki of Ames; and his grandchildren: Sephora, Aria and Colette Whalen. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be Friday, February 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Iowa State Cemetery in Ames. Those attending are asked to park in either of the two parking lots directly south of the cemetery.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com.

Phyllis Smith October 29, 1927 - August 3, 2021

Phyllis Smith, of Ames, Iowa died on August 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 6th at 2:30 p.m. at Collegiate Presbyterian Church, 159 Sheldon Avenue, Ames, Iowa.

Burial services will be held privately at Iowa State Cemetery in Ames.

Phyllis was born in 1927 on a farm near Gladbrook, Iowa, the fourth of five daughters born to Harry W. Seydel and Esther Bruene Seydel. She graduated from Gladbrook High School and graduated from the two-year Teachers Program at Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls. She later graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa, and did postgraduate study at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, Drake University, and at Iowa State University. On June 13, 1958, she married Gerald Smith; their marriage was blessed with a son, Brian. She taught for more than 30 years in the schools of Vinton, Cedar Rapids, and Ames; including Lincoln, Meeker, Welch Junior High, and Sawyer schools.

Phyllis was a member of Collegiate Presbyterian Church for over 60 years and served for more than 25 years on its rummage committee. She was a long-time member of the Fortnightly Book Club, several education associations, Reiman Gardens, and other organizations. For nearly 20 years, she was a daily swimmer at the Gateway indoor pool.

She is survived by her son, Brian Smith and daughter-in-law Fazia Ali of Miami Beach, FL; nephew, Sam (Tristan) Houston of Morgan Hills, CA; nieces, Toni (Michael) Black of Quincy, IL, Jeri (Robert) Kenning of Evansville, IN, Linda Johnson of Ames, Lisa (Michael) Thompson of Traer, and Lori (Ronald) Huebner of Evansville, IN; one grandnephew, David (Dana) Ludwig of Quincy, IL; and two grandnieces, Kelli Kenning (Joseph) Day of Evansville, IN and Catlin Thompson of Traer, IA. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents; sisters, Marjorie Frey, Lois Lorenz, Joyce, and Barbara Seydel; brothers-in-law, Lyle Lorenz, Kenneth Frey and Gene F. Smith; and sister-in-law, Johnina Smith.

J. Glenn Songer February 10, 1950 - July 26, 2021

Dr. J. Glenn was born on February 10, 1950 in Quincy, MA, passed away on July 26, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. He was a professor and researcher in Veterinary Microbiology for a total of 37 years between the University of Arizona and his alma mater, Iowa State University. Research took him around the world from Australia to France, From N. Ireland to Thailand, from Belfast to Budapest, from Paris to Rome and more. In his work he wrote 53 scientific publications, three textbooks (one of which was translated into Korean) and had 857 citations.

He had a wide range of interests and hobbies. He especially liked bow hunting, forging knives and working with wood. He completely took apart and restored his BMW and Chevy truck. And he was never without a book in his hand.

He is survived by his wife, Pam of 48 years; his children, Ashley Harmon (Greg) and Alistair and his three beautiful grandchildren, Natalie, Nathan and Ellie Harmon.

Glenn was generous with a quick wit and dry sense of humor. He was committed to God, his family and his friends. One week before his passing he said, "Jesus is good. And someday, sooner or later when I see His face, it's going to be a good day!" Someone once said, "We see death as the end, but God sees it as the beginning."

Tribute from his wife, Pam Songer Dr. J. Glenn Songer was born 2-10-1950 and passed away 7-26-2021. He received his Ph.D. from ISU. He was a professor and researcher of veterinary microbiology for 37 years at the University of Arizona and then at his alma mater, Iowa State during the last few years of his career. He was a leading expert on clostridia diseases of animals and his research took him around the world, from Australia to France, from N. Ireland to Thailand, from Belfast to Budapest, from Paris to Rome and more.

On the personal side, he had a great variety of hobbies and interests, he was a proud and supportive dad, a loving husband, and a faithful churchman who is greatly missed.

Larry Spear August 19, 1936 - September 9, 2021

Larry D. Spear, age 85, of Ames passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home.

Born on August 19, 1936 in Melcher, Iowa, Larry was the son of Virgil and B. Irene (Rhoades) Spear. His family moved to Ames in 1949, and Larry graduated from Ames High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two years of active duty.

Larry was united in marriage to Mary Kay McKee on May 28, 1960 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua, Iowa. He worked as a carpenter at Iowa State University for 36 years, retiring in May of 1998.

During high school, Larry was an outstanding athlete. He was inducted into the High School Hall of Fame for his abilities in football and track. He had over 1,000 yards rushing and receiving during his high school career.

Larry loved his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren, rarely missing one of their events. He enjoyed woodworking and made each of the grandchildren a Clydesdale rocking horse. He also enjoyed making brainteasers. In his younger years, Larry liked to golf, camp, and snowmobile with his boys.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary; sons: Mark (Julie) Spear of Gilbert, and Troy (Kathy) Spear of Story City; five grandchildren: Trenton Spear, Mallory Spear, Madison Spear, Kayla Spear, and Kristina (Austin) Gray; a brother-in-law, Ross Stickley; a sister-in-law, Ethel Spear; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Gerald (Helen) Spear, V. Wayne Spear, and Kenneth Spear; and a sister, Virginia Stickley.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Larry’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Larry’s name may be directed to Suncrest Hospice. The family would like to thank his Physicians at McFarland Clinic, Hearing Unlimited, and Suncrest Hospice Care for their compassionate care over the past 8 months.

Marilyn Spitzig July 4, 1937 - August 2, 2015

God called home his angel, Marilyn J. (Ferlin) Spitzig age 78, of South Fayette Twp. on August 2, 2015. Beloved wife for 55 years of William A. Spitzig, loving mother of Andrew (Cheryl) Spitzig, Laura (John) Mayer, William M. (Renee) Spitzig and Dawn (Larry) Hauck, cherished grandmother of Daniel, Beth and Angela Mayer, Rachel, Rebecca and Emma Rose Spitzig.

Marilyn was the oldest of five children in her family and she was the first in her family to attend college. She obtained a master’s degree in theology from Loyola University in her later years. She devoted her life to helping others and doing the Lord's work. She was a teacher for many years at North American Martyrs in Monroeville, PA. After obtaining her graduate degree, she went on to become the Director of Religious Education at St. Thomas Aquinas in Ames, Iowa and Holy Child in Bridgeville, PA. Friends will be received Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 10:30 a.m., in Holy Child Parish. Memorials may be made to Holy Child St. Vincent de Paul Society, 212 Station St., Bridgeville, PA 15017.

William Spitzig September 12, 1931 - May 23, 2021

William A. Spitzig, Age 89 of South Fayette Twp., on May 23, 2021.

On this day, God called home William to be with his awaiting wife of 55 years – Marilyn J. Spitzig.

A Father that was a pillar of strength and a selfless, generous provider to Andrew (Cheryl) Spitzig, Laura (John) Mayer, William (Renee) Spitzig and Dawn Hauck. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Elizabeth, Angela, Rachel, Becca and Emma, and great-grandfather to Jackson Mayer.

William was an only child for most of his life. His dad died when he was a child, and his mother remarried many years later. He was blessed with a brother, August Kehn when he was already an adult.

As a young man, he developed a keen and lifelong interest in physical fitness and competed in the Junior Mr. America bodybuilding competition. He joined the US Coast Guard and served on the USCGC Mackinaw ice breaker on the Great Lakes. William was the first person in his family to pursue education beyond high school, perhaps strongly influenced by his future wife Marilyn. He went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Fenn College and a Master degree and Ph.D. at the Case Institute of Technology, all in Metallurgical Engineering.

He was a research scientist at US Steel for a good majority of his career in Monroeville, PA and went on to finish out his later career years with a dual role at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory working as a Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at ISU and Research and Development at Ames Laboratory. He developed numerous patents and published many articles over his career. His final professional stop was the National Science Foundation in Washington, DC where he retired at the age of 65.

Irene Stahr December 31, 1930 - August 20, 2021

Irene Frances (Sondey) Stahr, 90, of Ames and previously Ogden, passed from this life on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 while at home and surrounded by family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Ave., Ames, Iowa. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in St. John' s Catholic Cemetery in Ogden.

Irene was born on Dec. 31, 1930 in Castle Hayne, N.C. to John and Victoria (Paczynski) Sondey.

Both sets of her grandparents were hardworking Polish immigrants. She grew up on a produce farm along with older sister, Virginia, and younger brother, John, and from an early age was captivated by the North Carolina seashore.

Only a certain Marine passing through on his way home from the Korean War could convince her to move inland. In the summer of 1952, she met Henry Michael “Mike” Stahr at a military-sponsored dance. Theirs was a whirlwind yet lifelong romance: They were engaged after a week, married after a month, and at the time of Mike’s passing in 2015, still crazy about each other after 62 years.

The couple moved often in their early years as Mike worked to eventually become a chemist and professor at Iowa State University. They were blessed with five children: Michael Gerard, born in Glens Falls, N.Y.; John Conrad, in Wilmington, N.C.; Mary Therese in Columbia, S.C.; Patrick Joseph in Richmond, Va., and Matthew Gerard in Ames.

The family moved to Ogden in 1970, where they became active members of St. John’s Catholic Church. Irene sang in the choir there as well as in a local chapter of Sweet Adelines. She worked in an antique store called the Lions Den and later at the Ogden Manor, where she also spent countless hours volunteering.

Irene would host frequent Sunday feasts for her grown children and their families, greeting each guest with a hug and “Hi, love!” Her homemade bread was legendary, her cross-stitch exquisite, and her love for God, her family and animals unwavering. She was well into her senior years when she decided to become a vegetarian and get a tattoo.

Two of her favorite annual traditions were putting up flags at the cemetery in Ogden for Memorial Day—a family project—and springtime trips with her husband back to “their” beach at Topsail Island, N.C. If heaven has a seashore, they’re undoubtedly strolling along it now.

Irene is survived by three sons, Michael (Julie) Stahr, Patrick (Mindy) Stahr and Matt (Chris) Stahr; one daughter, Mary (Dennis) Kuil Hilpipre; 15 grandchildren, Jenny (Eric) Fee, Jeremy (Alicia) Stahr, Kristopher Stahr, Katie (Ian) Coleman, Jessica (Shawn) Pruitt, Sarah (Reid) Keller, Daniel Kuil, Isaac Stahr, Joel Stahr, Elijah Stahr, Peter Stahr, Clare Stahr, Tyler Stahr, Rebecca (Wesley)

Dittman, Ethan Stahr; five great-granddaughters, Olivia Stahr, Emily Stahr, Nora Keller, Isabelle Coleman and Baby Girl Pruitt soon to arrive; one great-grandson, Weslee Pruitt; many cherished nieces and nephews; and her cranky but devoted rescue cat, Tazzer.

Irene will be met in heaven by her beloved husband, her parents, son John Stahr, son-in-law Gordie Kuil, two unborn daughters, her sister and her brother.

Tribute from her son, Mike: My mom attended football games with my dad going back to when the stadium was at the Clyde Williams field near central campus. She was proud as my dad, my brother (Pat), myself and others graduated from Iowa State. Plus, my dad, myself, and my son (Jeremy) worked or are working at Iowa State. I guess I would say my Iowa State memory of my mom was her typing my dad’s Ph.D. thesis on a Selectric typewriter. Popping the correction cartridge in and out as she deciphered all the scientific terms from my dad’s notes. I also remember while my dad worked at ISU, when the VDL moved from the Quad on campus to its current location, Dad pretty much got me lost weaving through the huge Vet Med building. Like my mom, he was a loyal Cyclone, going to football games for more than 41 years.

Elizabeth Stapes February 4, 1952 - September 14, 2020

Elizabeth Marie Stapes, 68, of Roland died September 14, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be Thursday September 17 at 11 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Ames. Burial will be in the Story City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.

Elizabeth was born on February 4, 1952 in Boone, Iowa to Fred Charles and Martha (Eckoff) Porter. She married Brooke Stapes on January 18, 2009. Liz worked as a secretary at Iowa State in the International Students Scholar Office for 48 years. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church, where she was on the Music and Worship Committee and played the organ there for 34 years. Liz enjoyed coffee with friends, helping with Wings and the confirmation program at church; but her family and grandchildren were most important to her. She never missed an activity and enjoyed being “Grandma Taxi”.

Liz is survived by her husband, Brooke Stapes of Roland; her son, Andrew (Chandra) Flattebo of Story City; six grandchildren, Vanessa, Paighton, Adam, Braydon, Carter and Caitlyn; a sister, Lydia Jackson of Audubon and a brother, Albert Porter of Boone.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Angela Smith and her sister, Linda Hasstedt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Music and Worship Committee at Ascension.

James Stephenson April 7, 1937 - March 17, 2022

James A. Stephenson passed away on March 17, 2022 at Northridge Village. A visitation will be held on Sunday March 27, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. Burial will follow at a later date at Iowa State Cemetery.

James A. Stephenson was born April 7, 1937 in Springfield, OH to Lloyd W. and Zelma E. Stephenson. He spent all of his childhood in Springfield, graduating from high school in 1955. His was a typical childhood for those days, with several part time jobs and interests in music and scouting, earning the Eagle Scout award.

After graduation from high school, he attended Ohio University for a year and a half until transferring to Wittenberg University in 1957. At Wittenberg, he studied under a Kemper Foundation Scholarship, majored in Economics, and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1960. He then attended graduate school under a Woodrow Wilson Foundation Scholarship at the University of California, Berkeley from 1960 through 1965, receiving M.A. degrees in Economics and in Statistics in 1964, and a Ph.D. degree in Economics in 1965.

He accepted a faculty position in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University in December 1964 where he stayed until his retirement as Emeritus Professor of Economics in 1994.

In addition to his teaching and research activities at Iowa State, he served as Visiting Professor and Consultant at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington DC, from 1967 through 1973. From 1974-1976, he served as Macroeconomist and Applied Econometrician on an ISU research project in Bangkok, Thailand. In 1987-88, he was Visiting Professor and Fulbright Scholar at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1991, he received an ISU Distinguished Teacher Award.

In 1960, he married Naomi Van Zile of Wooster, Ohio, with whom he had two children, Catherine and David. In 1972, he married Susan Carrithers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and adopted her daughter, Kimberley. He was married to Susan until her death in 1994. In 1996, he married Patricia (Pat) Maulsby Monroe, originally from Charles City, Iowa.

After Susan's death in 1994, he became involved with the establishment of and fundraising for the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames which opened in 1999. He was very proud of this involvement and gratified by all of the people and families which it has served over the years. As part of this activity, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mary Greeley Foundation from 1995-2001.

In his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling with Pat and other family members and friends, golfing and seeing lots of new and interesting places. He had a lifelong passion for playing golf. He was an ardent, "as he claimed mediocre, golfer." He was proud of his three holes-in-one. He was a longtime member of the Ames Golf and Country Club, spending many hours golfing and playing cards with his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Pat; his sister, Janet Stephenson of Lakeside, Ohio; his daughter, Catherine Costas of Ely, Nevada; daughter, Marnie (Mark) Moore of Earlham, Iowa; two grandchildren, Garrett and Darby Moore; and a goddaughter, Gabrielle Bui of Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Susan, his daughter, Kimberley Eucher, and his son David Stephenson.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation in support of the Israel Family Hospice House.

Tribute from his wife, Pat Stephenson James Stephenson was born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1937 and died in Ames, Iowa on March 17, 2022.

Jim was an Emeritus Professor of Economics having served in the Department for 30 years from 19641994. Among his teaching duties, he served as Director of Graduate Studies in Economics for several years. He was educated in Springfield receiving a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University. He received master’s degrees in Economics and Statistics and a Ph.D. in Economics from University of California at Berkeley.

He would say that a highlight of his employment at ISU was to receive an ISU Distinguished Teacher Award in 1991.

Iowa State University Memorial Resolution Jim joined the faculty at Iowa State University in 1964 as an Assistant Professor of Economics. He was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 1967 and to Professor in 1970. He retired in 1994.

Over the years of his employment at Iowa State, Jim often played an important role in the administration of the Economics Department. In the late 1960s, he served as the primary undergraduate advisor in the department. This involved advising 80-100 undergraduate econ majors. During 1977-83 and 1985-87, he served as the department’s Director of Graduate Studies.

The responsibilities of this position included administration of a large graduate program encompassing both economics and agricultural economics with a combined population of 180-200 students, recruiting new graduate students, making decisions concerning awards of financial assistance, administration of graduate degree requirements for both MS and PhD students, student advising, and job placement.

Jim was a versatile and very effective teacher. Over the years of his employment at Iowa State, he taught ten different undergraduate courses in economics, including both micro and macro principles of economics, money and banking, international trade, microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory. At the graduate level, he regularly taught mathematics for economists, microeconomic theory and advanced microeconomic theory, and he also occasionally taught econometrics and welfare economics. He received the ISU Distinguished Teacher Award in 1991.

Jim’s research efforts were highly quantitative and often involved cutting-edge econometric techniques. In 1969-70, on leave from ISU, he worked in the research support section of the Division of Research and Statistics at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., assisting in the construction of a large-scale quantitative macroeconomic model of the US economy. For several years after that, he continued to serve as a consultant to the Federal Reserve on matters pertaining to this model and other econometric issues.

In 1974-76, Jim worked in Bangkok, Thailand, on a major ISU economic modeling project funded by the US government. He assisted in the building of a quantitative economic model of the Thai economy for use by the Thai government in its economic planning activities. In subsequent years, he returned to Thailand on several occasions to extend and to bring the model up to date.

In 1987-88, Jim taught at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, under a Fulbright Fellowship in conjunction with an ISU Faculty Improvement Leave. While in Jamaica, he also served as a consultant and advisor to the Planning Institute of Jamaica.

Ronald Swanson February 21, 1940 - April 19, 2022

Ronald Swanson, 82, of Galt passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ron Swanson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 608 2nd Avenue North East in Clarion, with Father Jerry Blake officiating. Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion. Rosary will begin at 5:30 p.m. with scriptural wake beginning at 6 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.

Ronald was born February 21, 1940, in Sioux City, IA, the oldest of four children of Wendell Royal Swanson and Helen Elizabeth (Holland) Swanson. He spent the first three years with his parents on a farm in South Sioux City, Nebraska, before moving to a farm south of Galt, IA, located in Wright County. His education started in a one-room rural school a mile and a half from their home.

When the school closed, he attended 4th through 8th grade at the Dows Community School before transferring to Clarion High School his freshman year. He was active in band, FFA, and 4-H. He received the Iowa Farmer Degree and was in the National FFA band and was the President of the Wright County Boy’s 4-H Club. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1961 with a degree in Farm Operations. At ISU he was a member of the marching band and president of Bennett House Friley Hall. In his senior year, he joined the National Guard at Eagle Grove where he served for six years.

In 1962 he started farming on land he rented from his father and two years later was able to rent a farm east of Woolstock. On September 5, 1964, he married Florine Mary Schulte at St. Michael Church in Norway, Iowa. They spent the first twelve years of their marriage farming just south of the French Church before moving to the farm south of Galt where he had grown up. To this marriage three sons were born, Kendell Joseph, Stuart John, and Steven Arthur.

Ron’s life was dedicated to his faith, his family, and farming. Early on he served as a Woolstock Township Trustee, the President of the Woolstock Co-Op elevator, on the Wright County REC Board, the Wright County 4-H Youth Committee, and the President of the Iowa Farm Business Association Board. Following the move to Galt, he served on the board of the Clarion-Goldfield School and the local Brenton Bank Board, as well as the Brenton Bank Board in Des Moines.

Ron’s passion was dedicating his service to numerous agriculture organizations including serving as the President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and President of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board for a total of 17 years. He also served as V-P of Research and Development of the National Corn Growers Board and President of the National Farm Financial Standards Board. Ron was a founding member and executive committee member of the Innovative Growers of Iowa. He was also a member of the USDA advisory committee of the Federal Grain Inspection Service. For over 25 years he was a member of the Agri-Wellness Mental Health Board covering six states in the Midwest.

Ron was a life member of St. John Catholic Church in Clarion. He chaired the church council and served on the finance committee a number of times as well as the trustee of St. John’s cemetery. He was also a Eucharistic Minister and took communion to the nursing home. Along with his wife, they graduated from the Lay Ministry program in 2000. Together they co-chaired the church Swiss Steak Dinner for many years. He was always behind the scenes on every project Florine took on at church and professionally.

Ron was the recipient of the Brian Y. Davidson Fellowship of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. In 1997 the Swansons were named Iowa Master Farmers. In 2016 they were named the ISU Cyclone Family of the year, and in 2017 they received the Iowa 4H Foundation Legacy Award.

Surviving is his wife, Florine; son, Kendell (Jennifer) Swanson of Pella, and their children, Sydney Swanson of West Des Moines, Victoria and her fiancé Dylan Rude of West Des Moines, and Nicholas Swanson of Lakewood, CO, Michael (Elizabeth) Etnyre of Dixon, MO, Jeannie Etnyre of Tempe, AZ, and Matthew Etnyre of Ankeny; his son, Stuart (Lori) Swanson of Galt and their children, Adelai (Marshall) Dolch, of West Des Moines, Celeste Swanson of LeClaire and fiancé Jacob Burt of Davenport, Lilian Swanson, and Delia Swanson both of Galt; and son, Steven (Denise) Swanson of Eden Prairie, MN and their children, Parker Swanson of Winona, MN and Marisa Swanson of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by three sisters, Mary (Roger) Girard of South St. Paul, MN, Jeanne (Breck) Eagle of Mettaposit, MA, and Joyce Falkenberg of Rayken, Norway, as well as his sisters-in-law, Lois Schulte of Watkins, Ingrid Schulte of Amana and his brother-in-law, Orlan (Deborah) Schulte of Norway. Preceding him in death were his parents and his in-laws Bernard and Sylvia (Brockschink) Schulte and brothers-in-law, William Warren, Andreas Falkenberg, Dale Schulte, Myrl Schulte, and Alvin Schulte.

Ron requested that memorials be designated to St. John Catholic Church or the Iowa State University Foundation Beginning Farmer Center fund.

William "Bill" Switzer April 9, 1927 - July 16, 2021

William Switzer, age 94, of Ames and formerly of Dodge City, KS passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 with his family by his side.

Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the columbarium at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.

William “Bill” Paul Switzer was born on April 9, 1927 in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Paul William and Muriel (Gray) Switzer. He graduated from Dodge City High School then went on to continue his accomplished education. He attended Texas A&M for his DVM, where he graduated as first in class. Bill graduated from Iowa State University with his M.S. and Ph.D. He was honored with a Dr. H.C. from the University of Vienna, Austria.

Bill joined the faculty at ISU in 1948, where he worked for 42 years. Through the years, Bill was able to work as faculty and an administrator in the College of Veterinary Medicine. He was awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor and made many contributions to research, such as swine disease especially respiratory diseases. Bill served the college as the associate dean in charge of research. Bill continued his research up until recently, the most recent being Alzheimer’s.

Bill was united in marriage with Irene Nettleton on August 4, 1951 in Ames, Iowa. From this union were three children: Bonnie, Robin and Bruce. Bill and Irene have been longtime members of Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, where Bill served on various boards and volunteered in many roles over the years.

Bill and Irene were involved in Playmakers in their younger years. They also enjoyed their farm in Dodge City, KS. Between Bill’s tedious work and active church life, he loved getting down to the farm. He always had a hobby involving animals though it changed over the years; it may be cats, racing pigeons or it may be black angus cattle.

Bill was preceded in death by his son, Bruce; grandson, Roy Nichols; and brothers, Bob and Clifford. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irene of Ames; daughter, Bonnie (Jerry) Nichols of Ames; son, Robin (Ariya) Switzer of Florida; grandchildren, Jennifer Switzer and Ele David Nichols (Hailey Hullin), both of Washington and William Nichols of Ames; great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Augustus Switzer.

Tribute from David Gieseke, communications director, College of Veterinary Medicine Switzer, William (April 9, 1927- July 16, 2021) -veterinarian, educator and researcher-was born in Dodge City, Kansas. He earned his DVM in 1948 from Texas A&M University, before receiving master’s of science and a Ph.D. from Iowa State College (University) in 1951 and 1954. After obtaining his DVM, Switzer went briefly into private veterinary practice in Great Bend, Kansas, before joining the faculty of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Iowa State, a position he held for three years. After earning his master’s degree, Switzer joined the Iowa State faculty as an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Research Institute on campus. He was promoted first to associate professor (1957) and then professor (1961) before he was named a Clarence Hartley Covault Distinguished Professor in Veterinary Medicine in 1977. In addition to his teaching, research and professional practice responsibilities in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Switzer also served as the associate dean of research before retiring in 1990 after 42 years on the faculty in Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

An international leader in swine respiratory disease research, Switzer identified the cause of Mycoplasmal pneumonia and polyserositis-arthritis in swine. He was the first researcher to describe trichomonads in the nasal cavities of swine and also discovered a method for protecting swine breeding herds from outbreaks of turbinate atrophy. It was Switzer’s groundbreaking research on atrophic rhinitis of swine that led to the development of a Bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin. This was the first federally licensed vaccine to prevent atrophic rhinitis is swine, which save U.S. pork producers an estimated $60 million annually. The ISU Research Foundation obtained a patent on the product, licensing it to Burns-Biotech in 1977. This vaccine led to his 1979 induction as part of the second class of Iowa Inventor’s Hall of Fame.

Switzer’s work in this area continued with a second patent on a modified live Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine two years later. This vaccine prevents kennel cough in dogs, a product that is still prescribed to dogs throughout the country. Royalties from Switzer’s patents have supported programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine over the years including the Biomedical Research Enhancement Grants Program. The two patents rank in the top five of all Iowa State patents generating royalty income for the ISU Research Foundation.

Switzer’s reputation as a researcher led him to other arenas, including serving as a consultant to Merck and Company Pharmaceuticals. He consulted with Merck on the development of Ivermectin, an anti-parasite medication first developed for animals but was later adapted for use in humans to treat a variety of diseases including river blindness.

A prolific writer, Switzer is the author or co-author of more than 100 articles, primarily on his research with swine and atrophic rhinitis, Mycoplasmal pneumonia and polyserositisarthritis.

Colleagues and publishers frequently requested Switzer’s knowledge in the writing of chapters in veterinary texts, including the influential Veterinary Bacteriology and Virology, Diseases of Swine, and Mycoplasmatales and the L-Phase of Bacteria.

During his career, Switzer was actively involved in many professional veterinary organizations. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Swine Practitioners, Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, and the International Organization of Mycoplasmologists. He served on the advisory committee for the International Pig Veterinary Society Congress. He was also a member of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Mycoplasmosis Panel.

Switzer has received numerous honors and awards for his professional accomplishments including an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Vienna in Austria (1979); the American Feed Manufacturer’s Association Veterinary Medical Research Award (1977); and the National Hog Farmer Award for Outstanding Service to the Pork Industry (1978). Other awards include the Gamma Sigma Delta International Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture (1981) and the Howard W. Dunne Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to the AASP and the Swine Industry (1981).

He was named 1988’s Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Iowa Veterinarian of the Year.

The William P. Switzer Award was created in 1988 in his honor to annually recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society and to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

In retirement, Switzer remains active as the chief science officer for Mitogenetics, LLC. He also served as president of Dental Vision Direct, Inc. Switzer and his wife Irene were married in 1951 and are the parents of three children.

Sources: Switzer’s papers are in the University Archives, Special Collections, Iowa State University Library, Ames Contributor: Dave Gieseke

Carl Tipton July 25, 1931 – February 25, 2022

Carl Lee Tipton, devoted husband, and father of three, passed away on Feb. 25, 2022.

Carl was born on July 25, 1931 in Colo, Iowa to Leonard and Leona (Gilliland) Tipton. He and his seven siblings grew up in small towns and farms in Iowa and Nebraska. He met Tatiana Budovich at the University of Nebraska. They married on June 15, 1957, and raised a daughter, Julia, and two sons, Peter and Andrew. After earning his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, he joined the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Iowa State University in Ames, where he spent his career.

Carl served in the Navy during the Korean War, although he confided that the greatest hazards he faced came during the poker games that followed paydays. His self-deprecating humor brought laughter to those with whom he shared his stories, as he loved to do with his grandchildren Caroline, Beatrice, Madeleine, and James. Carl spent his career as a scientist, but he was drawn to anything that engaged the mind, especially literature and music. He and Julia played duets on recorder and piano, and after retirement, Carl exercised his love of singing by taking voice lessons. He was a longtime member of the United Church of Christ, and a stalwart of the bass section of the choir. He and Tatiana traveled extensively, nurturing friendships across several continents.

Carl was preceded in death by his father and mother, his sisters Dorothy and Lorraine, and his brothers Ross, Tom, and Delaine. He is survived by his wife Tatiana, his children Julia Rendon (Tom), Peter and Andrew, his grandchildren, his sister Jeanne, and his brother Don. Memorials may be made to the Congregational United Church of Christ in Ames or the Ames Choral Society or the Ames Animal Shelter.

A memorial service will be held on March 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Ames United Church of Christ, 217 Sixth Street Ames, IA 50010. With a private family burial to follow.

Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Carla Tollefson August 20, 1946 - February 20, 2022

Carla May Tollefson, age 75, of Ames passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Bickford of Ames. Memorial services will be held at a later date, tentatively sometime this summer.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left to Carla’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com

Jon Tollefson April 20, 1945 - August 1, 2021

Iowa State University Professor Emeritus of Entomology, Dr. Jon J. Tollefson, passed away on August 1, 2021 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Tollefson was not only an active faculty member but also an alumnus of Iowa State, earning his Ph.D. in 1975 and then joining the university as the Project Leader of the Corn Insects Research Project.

Jon was born in Minneapolis, MN to Lois and James Tollefson on April 20, 1945. He grew up and graduated high school in Lamberton, MN along with his brother Lee. Jon met his wife Carla at Gustavus Adolphus College where they earned their bachelors’ degrees. Jon and Carla were married on July 22, 1967 in Black Duck, MN. They have two daughters. Kirsten (1970) was born at Fort Benning, GA while Jon was in Basic Training for the Army. Jon served during the Vietnam war in Korea as a Second Lieutenant. When he returned home, Jon and Carla relocated to Ames, IA where Jon completed his graduate studies and where their second daughter, Karin (1975) was born. The family attended Bethesda Lutheran Church, at which Jon served on the board and was a longstanding member of the softball team. Jon had a lively sense of humor, loved all types of fishing, and devoted time to coaching his daughters’ softball teams.

During his career as an Entomologist at ISU, Jon mentored numerous graduate students and taught courses on pest management through extension. His specialty was in corn rootworm management. He enjoyed two sabbaticals at Penn State University and spent many years collaborating with scientists in central Europe, especially in Serbia and Croatia. He took on several leadership roles within ISU, including serving as Chair of the Entomology department, and in professional societies, such as serving as President of the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. Jon was a prolific scholar and grant recipient with an “international reputation as the corn rootworm expert.” He enjoyed collaborating and interacting with a wide variety of people on and off campus. A caring teacher Jon took the time to get to know his graduate students, playing cards together over lunch breaks in the insectary, helping them transition to the institution, and engaging with their families.

Jon is survived by his wife Carla; brother, Lee (Susan); daughters, Kirsten (Tom) and Karin (Quillon); and three grandchildren, Palmer, Sequoia, and Zach. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Richard "Dick" Tondra January 23, 1943 - November 12, 2020

Dr. Richard John Tondra “Dick” passed away on Thursday, Nov 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness.

A devout Catholic, he loved God, his family, serving his community and the great outdoors.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday December 4, 2020 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday December 4, 2020 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Due to COVID restrictions, facemasks will be mandatory and social distancing will be enforced. Private interment will be at a later date in Ely, Minnesota. For those unable to attend because of travel restrictions or personal safety concerns, the mass will be livestreamed on the St. Cecilia Catholic Church YouTube channel which can be viewed by going to the church website, www.stceciliaparish.org or visiting https://youtu.be/3qywn1RK1so. We ask that you light a candle for Dick at 2 p.m. on December 4 and/or join us for a large outdoor celebration of life in the Summer of 2021.

Dick was born Jan 23, 1943 to John and Agnes (Sedlock) Tondra, he grew up surrounded by Slovak American culture and family. He attended Central Catholic High School in Canton, Ohio where he met his lifelong sweetheart, Rosemary Krantz. Dick obtained a bachelor's degree from Notre Dame in 1965, and Ph.D. in mathematics from Michigan State in 1968.

Dick married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary, in 1966. His beloved children, Mark and Kristin, arrived in 1967 and 1969 respectively.

He taught mathematics at Iowa State University from 1968 to 2004. Dick prided himself in being able to coach students through difficult math concepts, career planning and life situations. He never met someone in whom he couldn't see potential and approached nearly every situation as a potential for service. He took special interest in helping to provide affordable housing for people down on their luck.

As an ordained permanent deacon, Dick took his lifetime habit of service into the church at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames, Iowa. His sermons, during masses, accurately encapsulated the kindness and wisdom with which he raised his own family, teaching them to navigate this world with truth and grace.

Dick’s love of God couldn’t help but spill over into a love for God’s creation. His passion for the outdoors led to cabin time - in Northern Iowa, the Brainerd, Minnesota region, and Ely, Minnesota where, in 1979, he eventually purchased 2.5 acres of peat bog with a sliver of usable land. Thus "Onaroc," the family cabin was born.

Summers of building the cabin from scratch with the "helpful" labor of pre-teens and canoe trips into the BWCA bonded the family to each other and to a lifelong love of the wilderness.

After retirement from Iowa State, Dick continued to volunteer helping people with their taxes and enjoyed the great outdoors as much as his health would allow. When his health deteriorated to the point nursing home care was required, he also handled that with grace - as he had handled everything that life threw at him. He is a testament to God’s Grace and Blessings through a life well lived, showing tremendous courage in all things. He will be missed.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Tondra; his granddaughter, Lily Tondra; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; son, Mark (Katharine); daughter, Kristin (Mike True); and grandsons, Daniel and Tommy.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left to Dick’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be sent to: • The Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness https://friends-bwca.salsalabs.org/donate/index.html

or

• Story County Community Housing Corporation (SCCHC) 130 S. Sheldon, #307, Ames, IA 50014 or • The Bridge Home (successor to the Emergency Residence Project) 225 S. Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA

50010.

• You may also contact the family at tondraely@gmail.com for further details about any of these

organizations or submit donations via PayPal at tondraely@gmail.com with a note as to where you would like funds to go.

Vanna Tuttle April 5, 1950 - November 15, 2021

Vanna Tuttle, 71, of Story City, Iowa was born to Merril and Lois Tuttle on April 5, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. She went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Her love for the Lord was evident in the pages of her personal journal, which included her favorite passages of Scripture. Her journal also included the names of people she prayed for as well as her private thoughts about God and heaven.

Vanna spent her first 18 years in St. Charles, Iowa attending Interstate 35 Community Schools.

She moved to Des Moines and attended the American Institute of Business. Vanna worked at Bankers Life for several years before accepting employment at First Federated Church. She subsequently was employed at Iowa State University, first in Extension Services and then the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab where she retired. She also worked part-time at the Ames Walmart through all the years she worked at ISU. During that time, she first lived in Ames but later moved to Story City, where she resided until her passing.

She joyfully served the Lord on some short-term, overseas mission trips in her earlier years. She was patriotic and was grateful for the men and women who served in the military.

Vanna loved to cook and bake and was known for her big, decorated sugar cookies, which her nephews looked forward to at every holiday. She liked to put together tea parties for friends and weekends at bed-and-breakfasts with sisters. As a beautiful seamstress, she made dozens of jointed teddy bears to give to family and friend’s children. She was generous, always looking for a gift that she thought someone would enjoy.

Vanna loved her little cottage home and the flower gardens surrounding it. She worked hard to make them a cozy place where she enjoyed reading, watching old movies, decorating with found treasures and giving old things new life.

She was preceded in death by her dad Merril Tuttle in 2019. Her family, who grieves her loss, includes her mother Lois Tuttle, her sisters Becky (Greg) Abbott, Sherry (Steve) Opsal, Debbie (Randy) Mann, her five nephews, two step- nephews, two step-nieces and their families. We wish we would have had more time with her. She touched many lives by acts of kindness and generosity.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Indianola Grace Evangelical Free Church. Burial will follow services in the St. Charles Cemetery, St. Charles, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given in her name to Youth for Christ International for John Sagherian.

Carolyn Ullestad February 8, 1937 - October 21, 2021

Carolyn Ullestad, age 84, formerly of Radcliffe, Iowa passed away at the Bethany Life Communities in Story City, Iowa.

Carolyn Rebecca (Olson) Ullestad was born on February 8, 1937 to Oscar and Ida Olson at their farm home in rural Thompson, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester, MN. She attended and graduated from Keister High School in 1954 where she participated in band, playing the saxophone, and singing in the choir, which led to her love of music. She was also named Miss Kiester. Carolyn attended Waldorf College in Forest City, IA and graduated in 1956.

She sang in the Waldorf College Choir and was a homecoming attendant. After graduation, she taught second grade for two years in Belmond, IA. Following two years of teaching, Carolyn moved to Radcliffe to raise her family. She worked at the Radcliffe Community Schools for years as a teacher associate and later as an administrative assistant to the Superintendent. She always had a love for children. After the kids were raised, Carolyn moved to Story City. She worked a part time job as a well-loved hostess at Happy Chef Restaurant while working at Meredith Corporation in Des Moines for a brief time, until she was hired at Iowa State University.

At Iowa State University, Carolyn worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students Office/Greek Affairs and Student Activities Center from 1990-2006. In that time, Carolyn was named 2004 VEISHEA Secretary of the year. Upon her retirement in May of 2006, The Office of Greek Affairs began awarding the Unsung Hero Award in her honor annually to an initiated Greek Student at Iowa State University that is nominated by their chapter. She also received other recognitions awarded for her commitment to the students and the staff. She was loved by many in the Iowa State community and often said what a blessing this opportunity was for her.

After retirement, Carolyn had a chance to focus on the activities of her seven grandchildren, who meant the world to her. They kept her busy and it was her priority to make sure she attended most of the events, from sports to band and chorus performances and of course all the graduations and parties. She is also famous for her delicious bran muffins which were always divided equally and put in Ziplock baggies for the family. She absolutely loved holiday gatherings with everyone home.

She also worked part time at the Kitchen Collection store at the outlet mall in Story City, which resulted in well-stocked kitchens for her family!

Carolyn was a member of Our Saviors Church, where she sang in the choir and worked several lunches for member’s funerals. She was a member of Radcliffe Needle Circle for years and enjoyed coffee with her Radcliffe neighbors. When she moved to Story City, she enjoyed her coffee outings to McDonalds with good friends.

Carolyn passed away on October 21, 2021 at Bethany Life Communities in Story City.

She is survived by her Daughter Sheree Bergstrom (Herb) of Ankeny, son Jeff Ullestad (Jill) of Ames and son Mark Ullestad (Julie) of Jewell; seven grandchildren: Justin Ullestad of Round Rod, TX, Ben Bergstrom of Ankeny, Mollie Petz (Adam) of Huxley, Blake Bergstrom (Chelsea) of Bondurant, Joshua Ullestad of Iowa Falls, Trevor Ullestad (Hannah) of Mesa, AZ and Jared Ullestad of Jewell; two sisters Ruth Forrey of Mankato, MN and Mona Hasche (Harold) of Rock Rapids; one brother David Olson (Cheryl) of Owatonna, MN; two sisters in-law Pat Olson of Thompson and Carol Olson of Forest City. She also had several nieces and nephews who were so very special to her and she to them. Carolyn had countless special friends in her life, past and present.

Those preceded her in death were her parents, Oscar and Ida Olson, brother Raymond Olson and brother Carlyle Olson and brother-in-law Phil Forrey.

Philip Van De Voorde March 11, 1936 - July 30, 2021

Mr. Philip (Phil) Everett Van De Voorde passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Households of Bethany in Story City, Iowa at the age of 85 years.

Philip was born on March 11, 1936 in Moline, Illinois to Ruth (Sears) and August Van De Voorde.

Philip and Sharon Louise Swanson married in 1958. He graduated from Central Baptist Seminary in Minneapolis, MN and served a year as a pastor at First Baptist Church in Philipsburg, KS. An early change of career led Philip back to the Twin Cities and the University of Minnesota where he earned a degree in Library Science. The family moved to Ames, Iowa in 1966, and Phil began working for Iowa State University as a Librarian. After retiring from a long career at the ISU library, Phil drove a school bus for the Ames School District. He enjoyed this very much.

Phil was a true lifelong learner, a lover of history, books and travel. He enjoyed the beauty of nature, gardening, walking (and running as a younger man), music, and watching movies. He faithfully served God in the church and community. Phil was an active and dedicated member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church, then University Baptist Church, and finally Christ Community Church.

His wife, Sharon (Swanson) survives Philip, as do their children: Rebecca Hagen (Thomas) of Woodbury, MN, Steven Van De Voorde of Ames, Iowa, and Linda Livingston (Paul) of Ames, Iowa.

Philip’s grandchildren are Kristin Livingston, David Livingston and Carissa Hagen.

Tribute from a co-worker, Jayne Lande Phil Van De Voorde earned his Library Science degree at the University of Minnesota and began working as a librarian at ISU in 1966 and retired after 32 years of service in 1998. During his tenure at the Library, Phil was primarily a government documents librarian, and served terms on the US Government Printing Office Federal Depository Library Council and then as chair of the American Library Association Government Documents Roundtable. His work on these groups helped improve access to government documents through the Federal Depository Library Program.

Phil was a true lifelong learner, a lover of history, books, and travel. He enjoyed the beauty of nature, gardening, walking (and running as a younger man), music and watching movies.

Betty Lou Varnum May 3, 1931 - August 4, 2021

“Turn off the motor, turn off the light.”

Our beloved Betty Lou McVay Varnum passed away on August 4, 2021, having lived a wonderful, vibrant, courageous, loving and impactful life, bringing joy and magic to generations of her family and children across Iowa. She was 90 years old.

Betty Lou was born in an orphanage in Chicago on May 3, 1931. Glen McVay, an avid outdoorsman and his wife, Louise, drove from Platteville, Wisconsin to the orphanage in Chicago looking for a baby boy. In the nursery, Glen’s eye caught sight of a tiny baby with big brown eyes looking right at him. He reached into the bassinet and that baby grabbed his finger and wouldn’t let go. That day, the new McVay family went home with a baby girl.

As an only child, Betty Lou grew up with two doting, well-to-do parents who cherished and loved her as much as any parent could, and Betty Lou forever loved them. She never, ever wanted to find her biological parents, as some adopted children do, because the McVay’s were perfect. She gladly participated in her father’s attempts to make her an outdoorsman, but he did buy her dolls with carriages, bicycles with baskets and purebred puppies.

Betty Lou attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in English Literature. She especially loved Shakespeare. After graduation, she returned to Platteville and became a teacher. It was one of Betty Lou’s college friends from Ames, Iowa, who recommended her as the replacement host for The House with the Magic Window show on WOI-TV. Glen and Louise installed a TV antenna in the backyard tall enough to get the signal.

Betty Lou hosted Magic Window from 1951 through 1994 and it became the longest running children’s television show in America. It is on this set where she met her husband, James “Red” Varnum. A secret that no one ever told, lest the children lose the magic, was that Red was the voice and hand of Gregory Lion and Dusty the Unicorn. These two, Betty Lou and Red, created the longest partnership in a starring role in TV history.

Betty Lou is most famous for the Magic Window, but it was her work on other shows that she was the most proud of - most notably, her talk show Dimension 5 where she brought to light the American Indian movement, women's equality, and Gay and Lesbian rights and interviewed Medal of Honor and Nobel Prize winners. She won the McCall’s Golden Mike Award and a trip to the White House for her series Status 6. In this series, she brought the plight of Iowa’s handicapped to light.

Betty Lou brought understanding to the community and inspiration and advice to the handicappedon reentering society. Other shows were Special Edition which examined Iowa topics, and Stringers Newscast which featured videos produced by the public and won the Iowa Governor’s Arts award.

She will be greatly missed by us, her children, Kent, Kari and Holly, her daughter-in-law, Barbara, her son-in-law, Larry Ellis, her grandchildren, Melissa and husband, Rich Graffam, Marina and husband, Brian Feddersen, and Megan Varnum and husband, Ryan Stowe, and her great grandchildren, Kevin, Jacoby, Sedona, Austin, Jackson and Savanna.

Betty Lou and Red Varnum will rest together at Ames Municipal Cemetery. The Magic Forest continues in all of us. Come and sit on the Magic Forest bench in the Ames Municipal Cemetery, and reflect on the fun and happy memories you had in the House With the Magic Window. The Magic Window set, and her beloved furry friends rest at the State Historical Museum of Iowa.

Tribute Beloved by generations of central Iowans, 'The House With the Magic Window' host Betty Lou Varnum dies at 90 Isabella Rosario | Ames Tribune Betty Lou Varnum, who hosted the long-running children's show "The House With the Magic Window" on central Iowa's WOI TV, died Wednesday. She was 90.

Varnum, of Ames, began hosting "The House with the Magic Window" in 1954, when WOI, though a commercial station, was under the ownership of Iowa State University. She would host the show for years until the station was sold, making it the longest running, locally produced children's television 40 show in the country.

Described by Varnum as a "very gentle, friendly, accepting kind of program," Magic Window took the tone of "Mister Roger's Neighborhood" years before that show's national debut.

"For that half hour of the show, each child was at the center of my attention," Varnum told the State Historical Society of Iowa's magazine The Palimpsest in 1994. "I wanted them to feel that I was speaking directly to each one of them.”

Varnum was not the first host of the show, but once she took over, she made it hers, and the format changed little over the following decades. It was set in a house in the Magic Forest where Varnum did crafts and enjoyed visits from friends Catrina, a witch who had turned herself into a crocodile; Gregory, a 4-year-old lion; and Dusty, a 3,000-year-old unicorn, who came to her through the Magic Window.

She would also show a cartoon or live-action short — often "Felix the Cat" or "Tales from the Riverbank" — preceded by one of her playmates saying, "Turn on the motor, turn on the light."

Varnum met her husband Red, a longtime WOI employee, on the set. He was the voice and puppeteer behind Gregory and Dusty, "a secret that no one ever told, lest the children would lose the magic," according to her obituary.

Mary Whisenand, 56, of Des Moines, is one of many central Iowa residents who was a fan of the show in her childhood. She said the reaction on social media to Varnum's death shows how important a role Varnum played in young lives.

Regular viewers of "The House with the Magic Window" knew to keep around "snubby-nosed scissors, pipe cleaners, aluminum foil, construction paper and egg cartons," Whisenand said. "I still to this day know how to make woven construction paper hearts and construction paper cones for May baskets," she said.

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McVay had driven from Platteville, Wisconsin, looking for a baby boy to adopt, it said, but that when they were in the nursery, "Glen's eye caught the sight of a tiny baby with big brown eyes looking right at him" and he took her home.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in English literature, Varnum returned to Platteville and became a teacher. One of her college friends from Ames, knowing of her interest in theater, recommended her as the replacement host for "The House With the Magic Window," and the rest was television history.

While Varnum was best known for her residence at "The House With the Magic Window," her obituary said she was most proud of her work for WOI in public affairs programming. On "Dimension 5," Varnum shed light on the American Indian Movement, women's equality, and gay and lesbian rights. Her series "Status 6" about Iowans with disabilities earned her the McCall’s Golden Mike Award. She received a national prize for "Bitter Harvest Grains of Hope," a 1984 documentary about the farm crisis, and "Black Des Moines — Voices Seldom Heard."

In 1985, "The House with the Magic Window" was moved to a dawn-hour Saturday and Sunday airtime from it weekday late-morning slot. Despite reduced viewership, it hung on for nine more years until the station was sold and the new owners declined to rehire Varnum.

Varnum is survived by her children Kent, Kari and Holly, as well as three grandchildren and six grandchildren. She will be buried alongside her late husband at Ames Municipal Cemetery.

As Varnum's obituary says, "Turn off the motor, turn off the light.”

Martha Voga May 2, 1923 - May 16, 2021

Martha Voga, 98, of Story City passed away May 16, 2021 at Bethany Life Community in Story City.

Martha was born on May 2, 1923 in Radcliffe, Iowa to Haktor and Elleah (Himmel) Larwick. She married Kermit Voga on April 5, 1952 in Des Moines. He died on December 7, 2007.

Martha worked as the church secretary at Immanuel Lutheran Church and then at Iowa State University in the Human Resource Benefits office. She retired from Iowa State University in 1986.

Martha was a lifetime resident of the Story City area and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Martha was actively involved in the Ladies Aid and assisted in the church library. She enjoyed baking, and her flower gardens. She enjoyed collecting recipes, reading, as well as quilting. But her greatest joy was her grandchildren and family activities.

Martha is survived by her three sons, Stuart (Jolene) Voga of Jewell, Paul (Paula) Voga of Story City and Roger (Lois) Voga of Monument, CO; five grandchildren, Morgan (Ben) Hammes, Logan (Morgan) Voga, Colton Voga, Cody (Kelsey) Voga, Chase Voga and six great grandchildren, Henry, Maxwell, Waylon, Tucker, Georgia and Veda.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kermit; two brothers, Loran and Alfred, a sister, Ruth Thorson, and a son Steve Fitting.

David Waggoner Sr. May 30, 1931 - September 29, 2021

David Wayne Waggoner, Sr., age 90, of Ames, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Northridge Village in Ames.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th Street, Ames, Iowa. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be held in the Iowa State University Cemetery.

The funeral service will be livestreamed, and a link will be available on the tribute wall of David's obituary on the Adams Funeral Home website. Face coverings are recommended at the church.

It is with broken hearts our family must announce David’s death. Those of us who remain to carry forward without him include his wife, Kathleen, children Stephanie (Darryl Kroeker), in Tomslake, British Columbia; Julia, in Ashland, Wisconsin; David Jr. (Deann Marsh), in Gorham, Maine; Timothy, in Ames; and Theresa (Alan Porter), in Urbandale. I believe it appropriate to also tell you he is survived by his first wife, Ginger Quay. They did, after all, raise a beautiful and successful set of triplets together.

David was born May 30, 1931 in Indiana. After losing his father at 19, and with the Korean conflict looming in his future, David chose to join the Navy, where he served honorably as a Corpsman for five years. After separation from the Navy, he earned a Master’s of Fine Arts in both Music and Theater at the University of Indiana in Bloomington.

After teaching in Colorado for three years, he moved his family to Ames where he was a Professor of Speech and Theater until his retirement in 1997. David had a special talent for working with students and when he resigned from the Theater in 1994, he said his swan song, Sound of Music, a show of which he was justifiably proud because it was an interdisciplinary effort which filled Stephens Auditorium 3 nights in a row. David always believed departments could accomplish more working together.

David and I met while I was pursuing a graduate degree at Iowa State. We married in April of 1978, both of us for the second time. We shared some lean years while I continued pursuing my education but not once did, he ever fail to support whatever decision I made. During those 43 wonderful years, there was never a time when anger or frustration separated us for more than a brief moment. I would tell him I loved him and always he would respond “I love you more.” I have so often said he was truly one in a million.

Few are aware of it, but David was a true hero when it came to rescuing little dogs, Chihuahuas in particular. Between 1985 and today, together we have rescued and adopted 36 of these little fur babies. When the need emerged David never said no. The College of Veterinary Medicine ran an article in its Gentle Doctor issue one year calling us the Accidental Rescuers. He never thought much of what he had done but that was David, a humble and kind man who always underestimated his accomplishments. He truly believed when we reach the end of our time here, we do not look back and regret we did not publish another article, bring in another grant, or mount

another show. He said we look to see what family means and then he would tell me once again how much he regretted it that three of his children lived so far away. As his wife I have long lost count of those who have told me how David touched their lives. This was a good man, a gentle man, who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is now sleeping with the angels. He will be missed more than simple words could ever express.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for David's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in David's name may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Alice Walters August 23, 1916 - June 22, 2021

Alice Jean Hamilton Walters died at age 104 on June 22, 2021. She left this earth as she lived it – as a wonderful matter-of-fact woman who devoted herself to making the world better for others and making as little fuss over herself as possible. Here is the bare-facts obituary that she left for us – all she felt we needed to know. She obviously believed that complete sentences for her obituary were an unnecessary embellishment: • Born 8-23-16 in Carroll County, IA (the residence is gone so it would be difficult to find the address).

• Lived in Wisconsin and Clay County, IA. Started school in Moneta (Clay County).

• Moved to Glidden (Carroll, County. Graduated in 1933).

• Graduated ISC (later university) 1938.

• Employed as a Home Economist Farm Security.

• Married Duane Walters 1939. He died 1943.

• Worked with a statistician at Pioneer until 1948.

• Worked as a home economist for Graybar Electric in Texas and the Extension Service in Greene

County, IA.

• Volunteered with the church and Jefferson/Scranton Schools.

• By the time you read this "she died."

• The bare facts - that's the way I came into this world and that’s the way I'll leave it.

But perhaps we should fill in a few blanks: Alice grew up in Greene County and graduated from Iowa State (then College) in an era when not many women did so. Alice met Duane Walters at a mixer in the Methodist Church basement in Ames and married him in 1939 knowing that she would soon be a widow. Duane was terminally ill when they married, and she lived with him in Texas until he died in 1943.

Before returning from Texas to Greene County, Alice hosted a demonstration cooking show on television and did in- store cooking demonstrations for Graybar Electric teaching homemakers how to cook using electric appliances, which were new at the time. When she appeared on her first television show, she had never seen a television show before.

Upon returning to Iowa after Duane’s death, Alice worked for Pioneer in Des Moines and later the Iowa State Extension Service in Greene County.

She volunteered as an in-class teaching assistant in Jefferson public schools and retired from this position when she was age 98. Retired Greene County Elementary School teacher Sherri Schwaller remembers her this way: “We knew each other from church and developed a friendship. She joined me in my classroom for almost 20 years. She was always so reliable and faithful. She hardly ever missed a day. Many times, she stayed well beyond the hour she had planned. She read with kids, helped them with their math and reading skills, kept them focused and on task. She played games with the kids, clipped Campbell Soup labels and box tops for the school to send in. She was a tireless volunteer

who touched many lives. She often brought pictures of wildlife to share with the kids so they could learn about the bears, moose, fish, etc.”

Alice served as a 4-H leader and longstanding judge at the Greene County Fair. She received a lifetime 4-H achievement award at age 100, presented to her at the Iowa State Fair in 2016. To her last days, she proudly wore her Greene County 4-H lapel pin.

For many years she served as a volunteer at the Jefferson Methodist Church. Retired church secretary, Deb Blackburn, remembers her this way: “I worked with Alice for over 30 years. She loved the church & would do anything to make it better. She was a good & faithful servant. If someone complained about anything she would say, ‘then you're in charge the next time.’”

Alice took up knitting in the late 1930s in order to make a Christmas gift for her father-in-law and didn't stop knitting sweaters, Christmas stockings, and mittens for friends, family, and Jefferson school kids until a few days before her death. She gave knitting lessons to fellow residents at her retirement community after she failed to entice them with her offer to teach them how to bake bread. She was giving knitting lessons to her nursing staff a week before her death.

She valued being an informed citizen and was a longtime subscriber to local newspapers, “Friend of the Library” in Jefferson, and supporter of Iowa Public Television.

Alice is survived by her niece Ann Hamilton Campbell of Ames, Iowa, her nephews Mark Hamilton of Des Moines, Iowa and Bruce Hamilton of Baltimore, Maryland, by 9 great nieces and nephews and 7 great-great nieces and nephews.

Marion Weiss April 6, 1925 – April 16, 2022

Marion R. “Marloe” Weiss passed away at the age of 97 on April 16, 2022, with son, Eric and granddaughter, Erica at her side, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. The family will hold a memorial service in celebration of Marion's life at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 3, 2022, in the Community Room of Green Hills Retirement Community at 2205 Green Hills Drive in Ames. All friends and acquaintances of Marion are invited.

Marion was born April 6, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Mildred (Newman) Rivkees.

Marion was the eldest child of Mildred and Harry, with brother, Norman and sister, Arlene born in subsequent years. Marion was raised in Monessen and then DuBois, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from DuBois High School in 1942, Marion attended Grace Martin Secretarial School in Pittsburgh and became an executive secretary. In the following years she worked as a secretary for businesses in Pennsylvania, including Anchor Distributing, Palley Distributing Co., and as a parttime salesclerk at Gimbels Department Store.

In 1943, Marion met the man who would become her husband, Harry J. Weiss. He had just completed bootcamp and would soon depart for Europe to serve in the U.S. Army in World War II. After completing his service, Harry returned to the United States in 1946, and they were married on May 30, 1947. Marion and Harry moved to Providence, Rhode Island, where Harry worked at Brown University from 1951-1953, and it was there that their first child, Eric, was born. In 1953 Marion and Harry moved to Ames for Harry's faculty position at Iowa State College (now University). Their second son, David, and daughter, Amaroq, were born in Ames.

Marion flourished in Ames. From the moment she arrived she developed a large community of friends through her involvement in countless advocacy efforts, chief among them volunteer service for women's rights, voting rights and rights to religious freedom. Marion helped establish the Ames Jewish Congregation. Driven by her desire for harmony and understanding among people of different faiths, she served as Ames’ representative on the Iowa Interfaith Council and as a board member for the Lay Theological Institute. Over much of her life, Marion’s most fervent advocacy and volunteer work was with the League of Women Voters, for which she served as Chair of Voters’ Service; the National Organization for Women (NOW), championing for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment; Planned Parenthood, serving as a board member; the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL); and the Sexual Assault Care Center (now called Access Assault Care Center), for which she served as a board member. In 1980, Marion was one of six women named by the Story County Women’s Political Caucus as “outstanding agents of political and social change.”

Marion also enjoyed a rich social life apart from her activism. She belonged to Faculty Women’s Club, and she was a volunteer guide for the Brunnier Art Museum and for the Farm House Museum at Iowa State University. She learned sign language in order to communicate with the deaf. She was an avid bridge player and book reader and a member of numerous bridge clubs and book clubs in

Ames. Marion loved to cook and entertain. She hosted countless gourmet dinners and luncheons for friends and family, as well as for the annual open house that she and her husband Harry held for faculty and graduate students from Iowa State University. She and Harry shared a lifelong love of jazz music. Their passion for jazz inspired them to share their appreciation for and understanding of jazz with the larger Iowa community. For 14 years, from 1994-2008, Marion and Harry and their good friends Donna and Don Newbrough sponsored a jazz party in Ames. Each year they brought in topflight musicians and hosted the event at the Gateway Center Hotel, with 250-300 jazz fans from around the state attending each event.

Marion had a keen sense of humor which she retained throughout her life and for which she was known and appreciated by her friends and family. She obtained her nickname “Marloe” in 1982, the first year that Northwestern Bell Telephone Company decided to publish not just husbands’ but also their wives’ names in the phone book but misinterpreted her handwriting and printed “Marloe” by mistake. Marion thought “Marloe Weiss” was a grand new name and, ever after, friends called her “Marloe.”

Marion is survived by her three children, Eric Weiss (Karolyn), David Weiss (Gail Monahan), and Amaroq Weiss (Terry Kolkey); five grandchildren, Jon-Michael Richardson (Gary), Erica Hogan (Matt), Jordan Weiss, Holli Kolkey, and Zoe Weiss (Alex Weimer); and three great-grandchildren, London Weiss, Brooklyn-BelAir Moos, and Wyatt Richardson.

Marion was a committed supporter of the League of Women Voters, Planned Parenthood, Access Assault Care Center, Iowa Public Television, and the Ames Jewish Congregation. Memorial contributions in her name can be made to any of these organizations.

Adams Funeral Home in Ames is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and photos may be shared at www.adamssoderstrum.com.

Merlene Whisenand February 23, 1935 - June 26, 2019

Merlene Whisenand, 84, formerly of Kelley, died June 26, 2019, at home in Ames with her loving family around her.

Merlene Evonne Meldrem Whisenand was born February 23, 1935 in Malcom, IA to Clifford Nathan James Meldrem and Evy Jane Sanders Meldrem. She was united in marriage June 27, 1954 to Paul E. Whisenand. Three children were born of this union.

She served as the Kelley Elementary School secretary for over 25 years. Merlene was active in the Story County Genealogical Society and the Iowa Genealogical Society; Red Hats; and a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Solomon Dean-Sun Dial Chapter; and an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Huxley, IA. Merlene is survived by her husband, Paul; daughters Sherill Whisenand and Mary Whisenand, both of Des Moines. Son Charles Whisenand preceded her in death in 2008. Family members left behind to honor her are Gerald (Karen) Whisenand of South Beloit, IL.; Bill Whisenand of Albuquerque, NM.; Lois Ogan, Linda (Jim) Hotchkin, all of Grinnell, IA.; Phyllis Phillips of Montezuma, IA. As well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, and siblings: Zadie (Richard) Ross (Thompson), Claire (Alene) Meldrem, Lyle Meldrem, Norma (Harold) Duffus, James (Betty) Meldrem, and Marlon Meldrem; in-laws Issac (Daisy) Whisenand, Donald (June) Whisenand, Issac "Jack" Whisenand, Ralph Ogan, Jr. and Duane Phillips.

Tribute from her daughters, Sherill and Mary Whisenand Merlene worked part-time as a clerk at the ISU Bookstore at the Memorial Union when her three children were in school. Merlene had always enjoyed being around books and people–in that order. Her brother had worked many years at the ISU Bookstore and she always said that it sounded like a job tailor-made for her, too. She met with students, customers and worked the cash register. The tasks were easy for her because she served as an elementary school secretary for 35 years and could deal with all kinds of people, for sure.

Merlene was pleased to be on the campus, working with students, professors, administrators.

She was a true “people person,” and people were drawn to her. And most pleasing to Merlene, was simply being around books, books and more books. This part-time job had her “in her element.”

The family will always be grateful for Merlene, her love of books, her love of people and her ability to try new things. As a woman of the 1950s, she was enthusiastic to be “a wife and mother,” keeping the homefront moving. But once her children were in school and her husband Paul was still working at ISU, she saw an opportunity to expand her horizons–a quality she kept until she died in June 2019.

Paul Whisenand July 29, 1935 - May 28, 2021

Paul E. Whisenand, age 85, of Ames, formerly of Kelley, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Born on July 29, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa, Paul was the son of Isaac Roscoe and Daisy Maude (McCain) Whisenand. He grew up in Montezuma and graduated from Montezuma High School in 1953.

He was united in marriage to Merlene Meldrem on June 27, 1954. Three children were born of this union.

Paul worked as a farm hand, and at Caterpillar Tractor Company prior to beginning a 32-year career as a plumber at Iowa State University. He retired from ISU in 1993.

Paul served as the Mayor of Kelley for 22 years. He was a long-time founding member of the Kelley Fire Department and Trinity United Methodist Church in Huxley. Paul was a proud member of the Cold War Patriots for his service as a civil air spotter and his work at Iowa State University.

He was the organizer of the Kelley Community Cemetery, where he is being interred. Paul also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Iowa Credit Union.

Paul is survived by his daughters, Sherill Whisenand and Mary Whisenand, both of Des Moines.

Son Charles Whisenand preceded him in death in 2008. Family members left behind to honor him are Gerald Whisenand of South Beloit, IL, Bill Whisenand of Albuquerque, NM, Linda (Jim) Hotchkin, all of Grinnell, IA; Phyllis Phillips of Montezuma, IA; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Merlene in 2019; his son; his siblings and inlaws: Donald and June Whisenand, Issac “Jack” Whisenand, Sylvia Whisenand, Helen Whisenand, Lois and Ralph Ogan, Jr., Duane Phillips, Zadie and Richard Ross, Claire and Alene Meldrem, Lyle Meldrem, Norma and Harold Duffus, James and Betty Meldrem, and Marlyn Meldrem.

Tribute from his daughters, Sherill and Mary Whisenand I was not aware of this wonderful tradition. Sadly, my father joined this list on Friday, May 28, 2021. He was a plumber for 32 years at ISU. He worked on the construction of Hilton, CY Stephen's and other buildings on campus. He was once suspended for allowing a sink to slip off the brass railing of Beardshear! It crashed and slid out an open door and shattered on one of the columns. It was a miracle no one was hurt but he and his friend were suspended for unsafe work practices.

Our mother, Merlene Whisenand, passed away on June 26, 2019, just hours before their 65th wedding anniversary.

Paul served as a plumber at Iowa State University’s physical plant for over 32 years. Starting in January 1961, Paul worked diligently from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. so he could be home for dinner every night with his growing family. Over the years, he was assigned to legendary new campus projects, most notably, the construction of the Iowa State Center. He did the plumbing in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium, Hilton Coliseum, Fisher Theater and the Scheman Building. He was proud of his efforts and throughout his career, was pleased with its progress. In his later years, Paul was a mentor to the younger plumbers and was assigned to the Gilman Hall.

Paul enjoyed being “on call” for the ISU Physical Plant’s crew at the Iowa State University Cyclone football games. He considered it a “great perk” to sit in the press box at Williams Field and in later years, Jack Trice Stadium. Paul said that the guys treated him well and rarely, did anything go wrong so he could enjoy the Cyclone victories!

Paul retired early at age 58 in 1993 but he never really left Iowa State. He would drive through the campus in his coveted mini-van, checking out the changes of new buildings being built, old buildings torn down and he would remark that “things sure have changed.” But the memories of Paul the Plumber will always remain.

Ray Whitmore August 4, 1932 - April 13, 2022

Ray E. Whitmore, 89 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Le Mars Bible Church. Burial will follow at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m., all on Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Le Mars Bible Church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Ray Emerson Whitmore was born in Clutier, Iowa to Floyd and Ruth (Emerson) Whitmore and he was raised on their family farm. Ray graduated from Toledo High School where he participated in all sports and was captain of the football team. Ray joined the United States Army in March of 1953 and was honorably discharged in March of 1955. Ray served during the Korean Conflict and received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Ray was united in marriage to Vivian Yetter; they had five children and later divorced.

Ray attended Iowa State University where he graduated with a degree in Dairy Science and a teaching certificate in vocational agriculture. At ISU, he was the secretary of the Agriculture Education Club, sang in the men’s glee club, and worked part time for the dairy science department. After graduating in three years, Ray began working at BGM Community School in Brooklyn, Iowa where he taught vocational education classes and was active in their FFA chapter.

Ray then worked for 13 years at Iowa State University in the Dairy Science and Extension where he worked with the Iowa Dairy Herd Improvement program and other dairy programs. He also completed graduate courses during this time. Ray also was self-employed while raising diversified livestock: dairy cows, hogs, beef cattle, sheep, and quarter horses.

Ray was united in marriage to Teresa (Reno) Ashburn on August 10, 1985 in Story City, Iowa. Ray and Teresa later moved to Remsen, Iowa where Ray worked as the vocational agriculture instructor at Remsen Union Community School. Many of his students have kept in touch and commented on how much they learned from him. Ray also drove school bus for Gehlen Catholic and Le Mars Community Schools.

Ray was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was an usher at Emanual Lutheran Church in Story City and was a long-time member of the Le Mars Bible Church in Le Mars.

Ray is survived by his wife of 37 years, Teresa; seven children: Kevin Whitmore, Kent (Donna) Whitmore, Kim (Doug) Finley, Kirk Whitmore, Kyle Whitmore, Jodi Ashburn McGonigle, and Laura ‘Lori’ Ashburn; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous extended relatives.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jean (Bob) Dostal; brother, Paul Whitmore; and

several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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Bruce Wilde July 5, 1931 - October 2, 2021

Bruce Berton Wilde, 90, was born on July 5, 1931, and passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 12:56 am. He was at home with his daughter and son-in-law in Princeton, Idaho. Our Dad, Bruce was born in Wallace, Indiana, to Arthur James and Aurelia C. Wilde. The youngest of five (3 brothers and 1 sister). They lived and worked on a farm outside of Crawfordsville, Indiana.

When the war broke out, the elder 3 boys enlisted and that left 10-year-old Bruce as the only boy at home to help with the dairy cattle, so they had to move off the farm.

Living in town allowed him to participate in school athletics, eventually lettering in basketball and track while attending Greencastle High School. After graduating from Indiana State University, he married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Jacqueline (Jackie) Thurow. Together they moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1959 where Bruce become the Youth Director at the YMCA and later became the City Recreation Director. Bruce then went to work for the Iowa State University Extension Service as the County Extension 4-H and Youth Director, a position he held for over 25 years until his retirement in 1994. Bruce also served for 24 years in the U.S. Army in active duty and the National Guard. He was busy as a volleyball referee officiating high school, Big 8 and Big 10, and even at the international level during the 1984 Olympics.

After retirement, Bruce and Jackie traveled the US in their RV (full-time) for 14 years and later settled in a retirement community in Gold Canyon, AZ. They were influential in establishing the wood carving group, water volleyball, pickleball, and several other on-going community activities.

Bruce and Jackie had four main interests that formulated their personal and professional lives: volleyball, Indian lore, 4-H, and education. They were together in most things, known to people as Bruce & Jackie, or Jackie & Bruce; depending on how a person knew them. Seldom was the Wilde family just the five of them, there was always an extra kid or two in tow. Bruce was a father figure to many and maintained those friendships throughout his life. His compassion for people, sincere desire and interest in others, and love of life were a few of the outstanding qualities that made him such a pillar in their communities and loved by so many.

Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jackie, parents Arthur James and Aurelia Wilde, brothers James, Charles (Bob), William (Bill), sister Violetta (Inez). He is survived by his children Rod (Kris) Wilde of Madison, WI; Kevin (Debbie) Wilde of Des Moines, IA; and Cheryl (John) Anderson of Princeton, ID; as well as five grandchildren, James Wilde (Rod), Ashley (Wilde) Pfleger and Christopher Wilde (Kevin), Jessica (Anderson) Lainhart and Natalie (Anderson) Evans (Cheryl) and eight great-grandchildren.

We will miss you dearly and are so grateful to have such a wonderful role model. We will remember your achievements, we will remember your service, we will remember your stories, and we will remember your hugs. Until we all meet again.

There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at a later date.

Jackie Wilde Unknown - April 25, 2018 Des Moines Register Newspaper Article: Wilde, who died April 25 in Arizona at age 85, helped Iowa develop one of the first state sanctioned high school programs in the country — the first state tournament was held in 1970, two years before the NCAA equality measure Title IX opened the door for the sport's rapid growth on the college landscape.

"Iowa was leading the way," said Toni Zehr Cochrane, Fort Dodge's current coach, who played for Wilde. Wilde was one of the state's most successful high school coaches. She led Fort Dodge to 19 state tournaments, including a record 18 consecutive appearances. Wilde's squads won 519 matches and two state titles in her career. Her impact reached past the high school level, however. For 14 years, she worked for the sport's governing body, USA Volleyball, to select teams from across the country for its annual club championship tournament.

She became an ambassador for the sport, teaching the game to anyone who asked and developing a series of leagues wherever the population supported volleyball. "She was traveling everywhere for the sport," said her son, Rod Wilde, who went on to become a men's volleyball Olympic player and coach.

When the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union began its initial state tournament in 1970, there were just 26 schools participating, Rod Wilde said. Today, there are more than 350 Iowa high school varsity programs. More than 11,000 Iowa girls play high school volleyball. More girls play volleyball than any other sanctioned sport, including basketball. Iowa held a state championship two years before Nebraska high schools. Minnesota started in 1974, Missouri in 1975. Illinois began in the 1974-75 school year.

The Wildes, a family that earned the nickname "the Wilde Bunch," all were involved in the sport.

Dad Bruce was an official and oversaw a USA Volleyball region that covered seven states at one time. Their three children, Rod, Kevin and Cheryl, all played and coached the sport. "Everybody knew the Wildes, and volleyball was associated with that," Zehr Cochrane said.

Zehr Cochrane said Jackie Wilde was an intense competitor as well as a coach who had a joy for the sport. At the start of a match, Wilde's hair was finely coiffed. It would be a tousled mess at its end, Zehr Cochrane said. Wilde was very knowledgeable about the sport when Iowa high school volleyball was in its early stages. "She knew the rule book better than some of the officials," Zehr Cochrane said. "She would quote a rule, and would win (the argument)." As a coach, she was an innovator, too. Zehr Cochrane said she recalled Fort Dodge doing things that other high schools didn't, such as specialized drills.

From club to high school to college volleyball, she left her mark. "Every experience I had, she started," Zehr Cochrane said. "She got players starting leagues."

When the Iowa Girls Coaches Association began its volleyball hall of fame, Wilde was selected in the first class to be inducted.

Wilde is survived by her husband and their three children.

A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Montesa Community Hall in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Another gathering will be held in Fort Dodge later this year.

David Wilder June 11, 1929 - August 18, 2021

David Wilder of Ames, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the age of 92.

A private family funeral service will be held at the Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be held in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

David was born June 11, 1929 in Lorimor, Iowa, the son of Rex and Ethel (Busch) Wilder.

A devoted husband and father, David was united in marriage to Donna Jean Moore on June 17, 1951. They made a home in Ames with their four children, celebrating 70 years of marriage this year. They enjoyed spending time in their greenhouse, restoring and playing antique automated musical instruments, gardening, antiquing, eating ice cream together, traveling, and rock collecting and wild mushroom hunting in the upper peninsula of Michigan.

MSE Emeritus Professor, David served as department chair from 1961 to 1988, managing the 1975 merger of the Ceramic and Metallurgy departments into today’s MSE department. His research was centered on ceramic processing for nuclear applications. He was a fellow of the American Ceramic Society and the Iowa Academy of Science and a recipient of the ISU Alumni Associations’ Superior Service Award. He was a lifelong Cyclone fan, beginning with earning his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., all from ISU. Those who will dearly miss David are his wife Donna, his four children, Susan (Greg) Lantz of Cedar Falls, IA; Michael (Joyce Anne) Wilder of Lombard, IL; Peggy (Mark) Redmond of Ames; and Bruce (Jane) Wilder of Ames. He will also be missed by his 24 grandchildren: David Lantz, Paul Lantz, Stephanie Fiser, John Lantz, Annie Lantz, Karen Archbold, Nathan Wilder, Rachel Niehoff, Krista Wilder, Carl Wilder, Daniel Wilder, Jacob Wilder, Andrew Wilder, Kathryn Wilder, Olivia Wilder, Thomas Wilder, Beth Maroney, Nicole Redmond, Eric Redmond, Kris Wilder, Joseph Wilder, Loren Wilder, Michael Wilder, Justin Wilder, as well as 24 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Rex and Ethel Wilder, and his sister, Amy Maxine Roseberg.

David’s sense of humor, his gift for telling family stories, his impressive mind, his kind and grateful spirit, and his loving care for his family will be dearly missed.

Tribute from son, Michael Wilder, written in August 2021 Just a short week ago, we witnessed the passing of my father, David Wilder. His was a long and fruitful life, and we are deeply grateful for all that made for this brilliant man and his gentle spirit. I wanted to be sure to touch base with you, knowing what a special place my dad held for our shared alma mater. Thank you for your leadership and care in sustaining the formidable resource that is Materials Science and Engineering at Iowa State University. I know that Dad was most thankful for the opportunity that was his in the many years that he was directly among you. ISU was always close to Dad’s heart and to many of us in our broader family.

Dorothy Williams February 1, 1933 - June 26, 2021

Dorothy Norma (Linnerson) Williams, age 88, passed away on June 26, 2021 after battling Alzheimer's Disease. Dorothy was born in Kansas City, Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri where she met Dan, her beloved husband of 68 years.

Dorothy practiced nursing and medical lab technology at McFarland Clinic in Ames, Iowa for 14 years. She then transitioned from humans to animals and worked as a med tech in the pathology department at Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine for 29 years until her retirement in 1998.

Shortly after retirement, Dorothy and Dan moved to Arizona where they built their dream house overlooking the beautiful red rocks of Sedona. In 2018, they relocated to Eagan Pointe Senior Living to be close to family members. Dorothy had many interests and talents. Her interior decorating and design skills were showcased when Better Homes & Gardens selected her home in Ames, Iowa as a feature piece for their magazine. She loved caring for animals of all sorts and volunteering her time and talents to various charities. She cherished her Swedish heritage, church fellowship and especially her family. She had a sweet smile for all whom she would meet.

Dorothy was preceded in death by parents Virgil and Alice Linnerson and her brother Dr. Glen Linnerson. She is survived by her husband Dan, her sons Daniel (Denise), Michael (Paige) and Stephen, and her grandchildren Tyler (Alice), Justin (Kayla), Miranda and Parker.

The family wishes to express our deep gratitude for the care and love shown to Dorothy by the excellent caregivers and staff at Eagan Pointe Senior Living and at Brighton Hospice.

Tribute from her son, Daniel Williams After graduation, Dorothy obtained training and certification in human medical technology. She gained considerable experience in this area practicing nursing and medical lab technology at McFarland Clinic in Ames, Iowa for 14 years.

Dorothy received additional training and experience through her appointment at the U.S. Animal Disease Laboratory at Ames. She then transitioned from human to animal medicine and worked as a med tech in the pathology department at Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine for 29 years until her retirement in 1998.

Shortly after retirement, Dorothy and her husband Dan (ISU MS, Nuclear Engineering, 1961) moved to Arizona where they built their dream house overlooking the beautiful red rocks of Sedona. In 2018, they relocated to Eagan Pointe Senior Living to be close to family members.

Dorothy had many interests and talents. Her interior decorating and design skills were showcased when Better Homes & Gardens selected her home in Ames, Iowa as a feature piece for their magazine. She loved caring for animals of all sorts and volunteering her time and talents to various charities. She cherished her Swedish heritage, church fellowship and especially her family. She had a sweet smile for all whom she would meet.

Fred Woolson February 28, 1933 - October 17, 2021

He was born February 28, 1933 to Fred Leonard and Dorothy Ellen (Fisher) Woolson in Perry, IA. Mr. Woolson retired from active Naval Service in 1972 and from Iowa State University in 1997 where he had held faculty positions in the Colleges of Engineering and Design.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan. Fred is survived by his two sons, Emmet and Eric, two daughters, Lura and Christine; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

A private graveside service was held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Boone Area Humane Society designated for cats. Online condolences may be left to www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.

Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets is in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte Young December 10, 1932 - September 17, 2021

Charlotte Young, 88, of North Liberty, Iowa passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, surrounded by love.

Charlotte was born December 10, 1932, at the home of her parents, Charles and Doris (Maxwell) Strothman in rural New London. The third of six children, there was always lots of activity on the farm. She enjoyed telling stories of her childhood; daily life on their farm was full of chores, working together with her brothers and sisters, riding horses, and the close community of family and neighbors. She enjoyed being involved in 4-H, showing cattle at the county and state fair, as well as numerous home economics projects. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1950 and from Iowa State College in 1954 with a B.S. in Home Economics Education. At Iowa State, she sang and toured with the Iowa State Singers, was the ISU Homecoming Attendant in 1953, and met her husband Wilbur on a blind date.

In 1954 she married Wilbur Young and moved to the family farm in rural North Liberty, where she also began working for Iowa State University Extension in Cedar County. In 1964 she started working in Cedar and Johnson Counties, later that same year becoming the ISU Consumer and Management Specialist at the Area Office in Cedar Rapids, IA. She received her M.A. in Adult Education at the University of Iowa in 1969. During her career she served on several boards and organizations and was often a county and state 4-H fair judge. She was the President of the National Association of Extension Home Economists in 1983-1984; President of the Iowa State University Extension Association in 1976; and President of the Consumer Bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce in 1978-1980. She was also a member of the High School Financial Planning Program, Cedar Rapids Gazette Cookoffs, and NAEHE Public Policy Workshops for State Home Economist Presidents. She received many awards, including the ISU Extension Educator Award and the NAEHE Outstanding Home Economist Award. Many in Eastern Iowa will remember Charlotte best for her consumer management tips featured on KCRG, KGAN, and WMT radio and TV, until her retirement in 1995.

In retirement she was active in the North Liberty Methodist Church, Optimist Club, Community Pantry, and Whip- poor-will Club, and enjoyed managing and caring for the family farms.

Charlotte loved her family, attending 4-H, music, and athletic activities of her grandchildren, and visiting with great-grandchildren.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Michael Young (Linda), Barbara Meade, and Kay Mohling (Gene); grandchildren, Justin Young, Brandon Young, Rachel Meade, Katherine Ciecior, Caroline Litterer, and Nicholas Mohling; eight great- grandchildren; sisters, Carol Messer, Charlene Larson (Randy); brother, John Strothman; sister-in-law, Marilyn Strothman and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur; brother, Max Strothman and his wife

Jeanne; brother, Fred Strothman; sister-in-law, Jerry Strothman; and brother-in-law, Emmett Messer.

Charlotte’s family would like to share their deepest gratitude for everyone at the Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County for their very loving and professional care of Charlotte while she resided there.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is caring for Charlotte’s family and her services.

Beverly Zimmerman September 26, 1922 - May 22, 2021

Beverly Elaine Zimmerman, 98, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Toledo with Pastor Jill Mack officiating. Interment will follow at the Dysart Cemetery in Dysart. Visitation will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church prior to the service.

Beverly was born on September 26, 1922, in Dysart, Iowa, the daughter of Julius and Catherine (Schnell) Schafer. She graduated from Dysart High School in 1940 and attended AIB in Des Moines where she studied Business.

On August 1, 1948, she was united in marriage to Frank Zimmerman in Alexander Bay, NY. After her marriage, she made her home in New York and Florida. She worked in the Bullet Factory in Des Moines during WWII. She moved to Toledo in 1950 and worked for Schafer Produce. Beverly worked for the Tama County Extension Office and retired in 1994.

Beverly was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Toledo where she was active in the Ruth Circle. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Toledo American Legion Auxiliary, Mothers Home Circle, and the Rebekah Lodge. Beverly enjoyed crossword puzzles and was a fabulous cook and baker (especially pies). She loved to travel and go places with her friends.

Survivors include two sons, Craig (Pamela) Zimmerman of Montour, and Kim (Doreen) Zimmerman of Fairhope, AL; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Frank on September 4, 1974; one son, Kent Zimmerman; and two brothers, Marvin (Elsie) Schafer and Myrle (Evelyn) Schafer.