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Albertson, Billie Lou
June 26, 1929 - May 06, 2008
Hospice House, Ottumwa, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 12:00 O'clock noon with the family present between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM May 08, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. May 09, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Cedar Township Memorial South Cemetery, Fremont, Iowa.
Billie Lou Albertson was born June 26, 1929 in Kirkville, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Loid and Louise Ruth Baker Lynch. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1947 and attended summer school at William Penn College, Oskaloosa, Iowa. She taught briefly in a country school before becoming a bookkeeper at the Farmers Savings Bank in Fremont. She later woked as a bank teller at the Oskaloosa Home Loan & Savings Bank before retiring to farm life. Billie was united in marriage to J. Clair Albertson February 26, 1950 in Fremont. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fremont, taught Sunday School since 1952, along with adult classes in more recent years. Billie also served as clerk, treasurer, and deaconess in her church. She is survived by her husband, Clair, two sons, Neil (Lisa), and Kerry (Rae Lynne) Albertson, both of Fremont,five grandchildren; Christopher (Becky), Dustin, Travis (Dixie), Casey, & Amy Albertson, two step-grandchidlren, Ryan (Heather) & Rick (Jessica) Thompson, and two step-great grandchildren; Chase and Carter Thompson. Billie was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Frank Storm.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Frist Baptist Church, Fremont, Iowa.

Berry, Clyda Jean Sheraden
November 04, 1946 - April 05, 2008
Rock Island, IL
Visitation: 5:00 to 8:00 PM April 08, 2008 at Packwood Christian Church
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM April 09, 2008 at Packwood Christian Church
Interment: Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, Iowa
Ollie- Clyda Jean Sheraden Berry age 61, went to be with the Lord at 4:32 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 , at her home in Rock Island, Illinois following a gallant battle with cancer. She was born November 4, 1946, in Sigourney, Iowa to Alva Paul and Betty Glandon Sheraden of Ollie, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents Ralph & Pearl Zepp Sheraden and Clarence & June Shipman Glandon. Clyda was a resident of Marengo, Iowa for ten years before moving to Rock Island due to ill health in July. She held a management position at Rockwell Collins in Coralville, Iowa and had been employed there for twenty years prior to her early retirement in 2006. Ms. Berry attended Prairie Home Country School, Ollie Consolidated School, and graduated from Pekin High School with the class of 1964. She was a loving & caring mother of three daughters and nine grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Betty Sheraden of Ollie, her three daughters, Angela Beatty (Sam) of Goochland, Virginia; Lisa Wallace of Rock Island, Illinois; Tracey Garrison (John) of Sterling Heights, Michigan, her brother Alva Lee Sheraden of Ollie; sisters Donna Wolf (Gary) of Packwood, Iowa, and Linna Ament (Michael) of Richland, Iowa; as well as nine grandchildren, Ashley & Lindsey Sanders, Joah & Damaris Wallace, Maegen & Kevin Adams, & Taylor, Mackenzey, & Blake Webster. She is also survived by five nieces & nephews, and their families, Anthony & Ann Wolf, Erik, Garrett, & Paige of Central City, Iowa; Rhonda Watson & Kaleb of Ollie, Iowa; Matthew & Lisa Wolf of Waukee, Iowa; Todd & Paula Ament, Haley & Emily of Ollie, Iowa, and Kelley & Allen Townsend of Iowa City, Iowa. Clyda cherished being a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt and will be greatly missed. She was an avid Relay For Life supporter and walked on the Packwood Christian Church Team, "Frosty's Flock," each year raising money for cancer awareness. She will forever hold a special place in all our hearts. Clyda's family was her motivation in life, family gatherings and visits from her grandchildren were held dear to her. Visitation will be held at the Packwood Christian Church on Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family present during that time. Funeral services will be held at the Packwood Christian Church on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating. Interment will be at the Ollie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Relay for Life, American Cancer Society

Meeker, Marion
February 14, 1927 - April 01, 2008
Ottumwa, Iowa
Visitation: Beginning at 10:00 AM with the family present between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 PM April 04, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM April 05, 2008 at Graveside services Mt. Zion Cemetery near Martinsburg, Iowa.
Interment: Mr. Zion Cemetery
Marion "Skip" Meeker was born February 14, 1927 in rural martinsburg, the son of Albert and Malissa Larimore Meeker. He was raised by Dick and Olive Meeker Puder due to his parents' death. He graduated from Martinsburg High School in 1944, and body and fender school in Chicago. Skip served in the U.S. Army during WWII stationed in Germany and Switzerland until 1946. He was united in marriage to Florine Rigler January 26, 1950 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He lived in Martinsburg until 1962 when he moved to Hedrick. During his life he was emplooyed at Sanchez Garage in Martinsburg, John Morrell & Company for 27 years in the ham line and as an electrician, Wausau Homes for seven years in the maintenance department and Everco for 11 years in maintenance and as an electrician until his retirement. He was a 50 year member of the American Legion Arendt-Bowlin-Stubbs post #83 of Hedrick, Fraternal Order of Eagles, coached Hedrick Lilttle League and was a Boy Scout Leader. He is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Tim) Deegan of Hedrick, and Judy (Mike) Meeker Murphy of Missouri, 14 grandchildrenDawn (Ron) Wheeler, Brian Souer, Will Souer, Laura Souer, Jennifer (Darrin) Yilek, Patricia (Jay) Bown, Kristen Meeker, Katelyn Meeker, Nick, Alyssa and Shelby Deegan, and Marcus and Maleya Meeker-Murphy, a step-granddaughter Holly Kauffman, and two great-grandchildren, Alexander Bown and Marsha Wheeler White. Two sons-in-law Wayne and Ken Souer, and two daughters-in-law, Kathy Meeker and Angela Meeker Beastle. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Florine, two sons, John and Wesley Meeker and two daughters, Lonna Souer and Wanda Souer, a granddaughter, Mikkala Renee Meeker, a sister, W. "Olive" Pude, three brothers, J. "Allen" Meeker, W.H. "Red" Meeker, and R. "Donald" Meeker.

Robertson, Wanda
February 12, 1942 - March 13, 2008
Visitation: 2:00PM to 6:00 PM March 16, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM March 17, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: New Haven Cemetery, near Keota
Wanda Roberston was born February 12, 1942 in Pocahontas, Arkansas the daughter of Ruby Bell Scott. She was united in marriage to Terry Robertson April 7, 1972 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. The two of them moved to Scott City, Kansas where they resided until 1976 when they relocated to the Oskaloosa area eventually settling in Hedrick in 1987. Wanda was a dedicated homemaker she enjoyed sewing, cooking, shoe shopping, and watching birds especially hummingbirds. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Wanda had a wild sense of humor and enjoyed life. She will be remembered most for always being there for her family. Her memory will be honored by two daughters, Lisa Ann (Rich) Wilkening of Sigourney, and Laura Ranee (David) Klima of Fremont, three grandchildren, Terry Allen Wilkening, Cody James Klima and Tyler Clinton Klima. Special friends include Barb and Max Curry and family, Lynn and LaVerne Reese and family, Dean and Debbie Reese and family, Ron and Marie Plate and family, Delores and Johnny Johnson and family, Larry & Janeitta Shepherd and family, Doug & Karen Chickering and family, Sherri and Kirby Pothast and family. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Terry, two brothers, J.W. Scott and Everett Scott, and three sisters, Opal Webster, Jewell Dean, and Agnes Scott.

Linsley, Vesta
January 30, 1911 - February 25, 2008
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 2:00 PM with family present between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM February 29, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM March 01, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Cedar Township Cemetery, Fremont, Iowa
Vesta Linsley, 97 formerly of the Fremont Hedrick area passed away February 25, 2008 at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Vesta was born January 30, 1911 the daughter of Asa G. Phillippe and Carrie Amelia Lawson Phillippe. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1928 and attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa where she received her teaching certificate. She was united in marriage to Amos Claire Linsley May 22, 1941 near Cedar where they farmed until the government took over their farm to be used for an air base during WWII, at which time they moved to a farm near Hedrick. Following her husband's death Vesta moved to Fremont. Vesta was a member of the Fremont United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and former member of the 60+ Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by three nieces Sandra(LaVerne)Stewart of Oskaloosa, Lois (Lowell) McCracken and Elnora Norris both of Fremont. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair in 1972, a brother, Lee Phillippe, six sisters, Thelma Smith, Floy Perkins, Hazel Norris, Faye Simmons, Merle Hoffman, and Marie Linsley. Two nephews, Lee and Jay Norris, and a niece, Darlene Crookham.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Fremont United Methodist Church or Fremont Rescue Unit.

Gentry, Evyn
May 11, 2004 - February 23, 2008
Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA
Visitation: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm February 27, 2008 at Prairie View United Methodist Church, Ollie
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM February 28, 2008 at Prairie View United Methodist Church near Ollie
Evyn Marie Gentry, age 3, of Ollie, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 23,2008 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center following a brief illness. Evyn Marie was born May 11, 2004 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the "princess" of Christopher & Melissa Vink Gentry. She was baptized August 29, 2004 at the Prairie View United Methodist Church. Evyn attended the Pekin Child Care Center with her best friends, Sarah-Mia-MaddieBlack (prounounced three girls,one word). She was active in swimming and gymnastic lessons at the Ottumwa YMCA with her friend Kenna Wolbers. Evyn loved to swim in any body of water from the Caribbean Sea to her bathtub at home. She loved music and singing and had informed her parents that she was going to be a princess, a dancer, a rock star, a mermaid and a doctor when she grew up. Evyn enjoyed playing princess and loved shoes and handbags. She would run through the house or kick a field goal in mom's four-inch stilettos. The love of Evyn's life was her best friend and brother Isaac. Two of their favorite activities were playing football and playing "Bobbie Jo" (hair dresser). They enjoyed snuggling on the couch watching movies, running laps around the house, splashing half of the water out of the bathtub and chasing their buddy Izzie, their dog and pillow. When Evyn had her tonsils removed, laying on Izzie was the only place she found comfort. Evyn was very proud of her pink diamond earrings which she received when having her ears pierced the day after Christmas, 2007. Other special friends include Giovy Eekhoff and the Latcham boys. She adored her grandparents and asked daily when it would be Nana Moe-Day or Gramma-Day. Those left to honor her memory include her parents Chris and Melissa Gentry; little brother, Isaac; her dog, Izzie; thirteen grandparents, Arlyn & Louise Vink of Pella; Dave & Adrian Gentry of Ollie, Joe & Katie Daniel of Lidderdale, Iowa; Arie & Joyce Vink of Pella; Phyllis Harper of Panora, Iowa; Mary Gentry of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania; Loretta Kuebler of Lidderdale; Martha Daniel of Lidderdale and Antonia Ryken of Pella; aunts and uncles, Jamey Gentry of Ames, Iowa; Beth & Matt Guise of Plainfield, Illinois; Lisa & Jeromy Sommerfeld of Lidderdale and Tyler Daniel of Lidderdale; three cousins, Ben & Abby Guise and Ally Sommerfeld; as well as her teachers and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father's first wife, Brenda Daniel Gentry; great-grandparents Clifford Harper, James Gentry, Howard & Nina Mills and one cousin, Elizabeth Sommerfeld. Evyn was the heart of her family and will be remembered every day of our lives by the many people who loved her. She brought joy, laughter and sunshine everywhere she went.
Memorials may be made in her name to either the Pekin Child Care Center or Central College "Evyn Gentry" Scholarship Fund.

Deutschle, Loraine
August 02, 1916 - February 22, 2008
Ottumwa, Iowa
Funeral Service: Beginning at 2:00 PM, Family present 6-8 PM February 26, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Fremont-Loraine Deutschle age 91, formerly of Fremont, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Fremont Funeral Chapel beginning at 2:00 PM with the family present between the hours of 4:00 & 8:00 PM . Services will be held Wednesday, February 27, at 10:30 AM at the Fremont Funeral Chapel, Pastor Bob Morris of the Central United Methodist Church Oskaloosa officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery South in Fremont. . Loraine Deutschle was born August 2, 1916 in Fremont, Iowa the son of Lester and Eula Fuller Deutschle. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1934. On February 25, 1940 Loraine was united in marriage to Margaret Evelyn Williams in Ottumwa. He and his late wife farmed in the Fremont area until retiring in 1987. He enjoyed his family, chocolate candy, fishing, playing pool with his friends, and John Deere equipment. Loraine is survived by his son, Larry (Janice) Deutschle of Fairfield, Iowa, a daughter, Nita (Ken) Hackman of Cresco, Iowa, grandchildren, Tami (Doug) Doak of University Park, Tina (Debbie Coffman) Deutschle of Columbia, Missouri, Tony (Cheryl) Deutschle of Hedrick, Todd Deutschle of Hedrick, Shannon (David) Andera of Cresco, Teresa (Ian) McDevitt of Denver, Colorado, Andy (Ashley) Hackman of North Liberty, Iowa and Jeff (Katie) Hackman of Rochester, Minnesota, Diane (Guy) Mitchell of Brighton, Iowa , Tammy Dugger, of Tremont, Illinois, 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margaret in 1997, two sisters, Eva Darner, and Lois Hild, and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Memorials may be made in his name to his family.

Linsley, Marie G.
November 08, 1908 - February 17, 2008
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 12:00 o'clock noon with family present between the hours of 6:00 & 7:30 PM February 20, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM February 21, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Cedar Township Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Marie Linsley was born November 8, 1908 in rural Fremont, the daughter of Asa George & Carrie Lawson Phillippe. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1926. Marie was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Linsley, February 7, 1942 in Lancaster, Missouri. She was employed as a telephone operator in Fremont for 15 years and also worked for 15 years as a sales clerk at Sears in Ottumwa. She was a member of the Fremont United Methodist Church, 60+ Club, United Methodist Women, and enjoyed doing Genealogy work. Marie is survived by her sister, Vesta of Oskaloosa, and three nieces, Sandra (LaVerne) Stewart of Oskaloosa, Lois (Lowell) McCracken and Elnora Norris both of Fremont. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerald in 1971, a brother, Lee Phillippe, five siters, Thelma Smith, Floy Perkins, Hazel Norris, Faye Simmons and Merle Hoffman. Two nephews, Lee Norris and Jay Norris, and a niece Darlene Crookham.
Memorials may be made in her name to either the Fremont United Methodist Church or Fremont Rescue Unit.

Davis, Dorothy Mae
July 04, 1925 - February 09, 2008
At the Oakwood Nursing and Rehab. Center in Albia
Visitation: Beginning at 12:00 noon with family present between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. February 11, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM February 12, 2008 at Prairie View United Methodist Church near Ollie
Interment: Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, Iowa
Dorothy Mae Davis age 82, formerly of Ollie, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Oakwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albia, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 11, beginning at 12:00 O’clock noon with the family present between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM at the Fremont Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 12, at 10:00 AM at the Prairie View United Methodist Church near Ollie, with Rev. Dave Nolte officiating. Interment will follow in the Ollie Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her name to the family. Dorothy was born July 4, 1925 in Ollie, the daughter of Harry and Daisy Ingle Hubbs. She attended Ollie High School. Dorothy was united in marriage November 15, 1941 to Wilferd Dale Davis in Lancaster, Missouri. She was a member of the Prairie View United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, jigsaw puzzles and watching game shows on TV. Dorothy is survived by a son, Donald (Rose) Davis of Ollie, a daughter Diana Kay Keasling of Ottumwa, a brother, Willard “Skip” Hubbs and Miss Ruth, of Charleston, South Carolina, two daughters-in-law, Annie Moran and Lyndell Sheets, 11 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wilferd, sons, Jackie Lee Davis and Joel Moran, three brothers, Wavern, Everett and Junior Hubbs, two sisters, Eileen Fitzgerald and Mildred Reinier, and a granddaughter Becky Moran.

Ahrens, Willis Wayne
August 20, 1926 - January 22, 2008
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Visitation: 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. followed by Masonic services conducted by Frank Wilson. January 26, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Dennis E. Morey officiating assisted by Rev. Hans Cornelder of the First Presbyterian Church of Oskaloosa, Iowa. January 27, 2008 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Cedar Township North Cemetery, Fremont, Iowa.
Willis Ahrens was born August 20, 1926 southwest of Fremont, Iowa the son of Wayne Roscoe and Edna Caves Ahrens. He was raised in the Fremont area and attended Fremont and Cedar Schools. He graduated from Cedar High School in 1944 and later returned there to teach. He received his bachelor's degree from William Penn College, master's degree from Northeast Missouri State College in elementary administration and supervision, and later earned a master's degree in secondary education. He served as principal for Franklin, Lincoln, and Douma Elementary Schools in Ottumwa. He was named reading supervisor for the Ottumwa Central Office and was director of curriculum and personnel. He spent his last 10 years in education as the assistant superintendent in Ottumwa. Willis was a teacher, principal and personnel director during his 43 years of working in the education field. He was employed in Cedar, Fremont, Hedrick and retired from the Ottumwa Community School District. Willis served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1944 until 1946 in the South Pacific durring WWII, and also worked in the headquarter offices for General Douglas McArthus.
Willis was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oskaloosa, a lifetime member of the Harry L. Anderson American Legion Post #34 and VFW Post #2237, Masonic Council Lodge #664 of Oskalossa and received his 50 year pin from the Masonic Lodge Council #664 April 30, 2003. He was a member of the Mahaska County Farm Bureau and a lifetime member of the Mahaska County Historical Society. He is survived by three sisters, Agnes Ahrens of Oskaloosa, Ellen Kellett & her husband Ray of Canyon Lake, California, and Ruth Davis & her husband Everett of Chariton, Iowa, two brother-in-laws, Mayo Grubb of Oskaloosa and Gilbert Hamilton of Omaha, Nebraska, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Maude Evelyn Storm, Eunice Grubb, and Kathryn Hamilton.
Memorials may be made in his name to either Hospice of Mahaska County or the First Presbyterian Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Dillon, Margery Grace
June 15, 1912 - December 23, 2007
Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA
Visitation: Open after 2:00 PM with family present between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM December 27, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 11:00 O'clock AM December 28, 2007 at Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Church, Hedrick, Iowa.
Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Margery Dillon was born June 15, 1912, in Pekin, Iowa, the daughter of John Elbert & Bessie Belle Hayes Zepp. She was a 1930 graduate of Martinsburg High School. On December 25, 1930 she was united in marriage to Everett M. Dillon at the home of her parents. Three children were born to this union, Carl Everett & Clair Leon Dillon, and Mary Bell Dillon Wright. In 1937 Everett & Margery purchased the farm where she lived for 70 years, 30 of which as a widow. Margery was devoted to her husband, children and grandchidlren and had a special relationship to Tony & Angela Bond and their sons Stratton & Jared. She was employed at Scott's Browse Shop in Colorado Springs, Colorado for many summers, was a part time employee of the University Book Store in Des Moines, Iowa and for six years was a bus driver for the Pekin School. She enjoyed traveling in all 50 states, southern provinces of Canada, and most of the countries in Western Europe. For several winters she and her husband spent time in Arizona and in recent winters she and her son Carl shared a home in Sun City West where she attended the Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, and had many friends there. Margery gave her life to Jesus when she was fifteen in a revival meeting conducted by Rev. Lawrence Hight at the Pekin Methodist Church where she was a member until it closed. She then joined the Martinsburg United Methodist Church and later the Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Church. She became a member of the Pekin Ladies Aid in 1931,Martinsburg Women's Society and the Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Women's group, she was a member of the neighborhood women's group known as the Jolly Janes for many years of which she was a charter member. Margery also taught Sunday School for many years. she and her husband beccame members of the Farm Bureau in 1934 and she still was a member at the present time. She attended county and township women's groups and served as township chairman. She was a leader of the Competine Peppy Pals Girls 4-H Club for four years. Mrs. Dillon is survived by her sons, Clair Dillon and his wife Jane of Agency, & Carl Dillon of Waverly, a daughter, Mary Bell Wright and her husband Richard of Hedrick, four grandchildren, Patricia (Eric) Simonton, Ross (Cherlyn) Wright, Roger Wright, & Pamela Hurley, eleven great-grandchildren, Benjamin Wallace, Tiffany (Mark) Spray, Whitney Wright, Caitlyn Wright, Lindy Wright, Jared Wright, Jordan Wright, Blake Wright, Abbie Leppert, Morgan Leppert, Dillon Leppert, and was anticipating the birth of a great-great grandson in March. Margery was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett in 1977, four brothers, Merle, H. Dwight, Rex and Ralph Zepp, and two sisters, Edith Garrels and Carrie May Utterback.
Memorials may be made in her name to her family.

Peden, William Thomas "Tom" Peden
August 30, 1936 - December 10, 2007
Ottumwa, Iowa
William Thomas "Tom" Peden 71 of Fremont died December 10, 2007 in Ottumwa, Iowa at the home of his son Mark. He was born August 30, 1936 in Ottumwa, Iowa to James Edward & Anna Orman Peden. He attended Catholic Central High School in Ottumwa. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1956 and was stationed in Germany. He drove a semi truck and was an owner/operator. He was last employed by Fry-Wagner in Kansas City, Kansas, and had also driven for Mayflower and North American Van Lines. Tom is survived by his children Bill (Diane) of Marshalltown, Mark (Liz Steinbach) and Troy (Tracy) of Ottumwa, Stacey Walter (Mike) of Urbandale and Minday Wieland (Chet) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Derek, Cory, Nicole, Megan, Kaitlynn, & Chris Peden, Mitchell, Nate & Ty Wieland, and Abby Walter, and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim of Fremont and four sisters, Kathy Katko of Davenport, Mary Tormey of Des Moines, Kris Ham of Ottumwa, and Judy Hawkins of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service for Mr. Peden will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wapello County and may be sent to : Hospice 312 E. Alta Vista Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

Schuttlefield, Louis
November 01, 1923 - December 04, 2007
Keokuk County Health Center, Sigourney, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM December 06, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel.
Louis was born November 1, 1923 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Bert & Minnie Ragan Schuttlefield. He graduated from Fremont High School and completed two years at Iowa Success Business School in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was united in marriage August 31, 1944, at the First Congregational Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Dorothy Vander Heiden.
Louis served in the U.S. Army during WWII, following his discharge from the Army he began farming in 1947 in Wapello County. Louis was a member of the Arendt Bowlin Stubbs American Legion Post #83, Hedrick, Iowa. He enjoyed wintering in Zapata, Texas; however, his favorite pastime was attending sporting events and activities in which his grandchildren were participating. His family and farming were the most important things in his life. His memory is honored by his wife Dorothy, two sons, Warren (Janet) Schuttlefield of Ingleside, Illinois, and Jon (Dianne) Schuttlefield of Ottumwa, Iowa, five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jon (Melissa), Scott, Katherine and Laura Schuttlefield. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Willis and a sister Mary Tomlin.
Memorials may be made in his name to Arendt Bowlin Stubbs Post #83, Hedrick American Legion.

Vandament, Grace Edna
October 27, 1916 - November 25, 2007
Sigourney, Iowa
Visitation: 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM November 27, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM November 28, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Van Orsdall Cemetery near Ollie, Iowa
Grace Edna Vandament was born October 27, 1916, near Ollie to Frank & Bernice Parrish Van Orsdall. The family moved to Minnesota where Grace attended school. When she was sixteen they moved back to their farm near Ollie. She was united in marriage to Elroy (Roy) F. Vandament at the Sigourney Christian Church parsonage, November 7, 1936. They farmed near Ollie and Cantril until retiring in 1976 when they moved to Hedrick. Mrs. Vandament is survived by three siters, Velda (Jim) Seevers of Sigourney, Wilma (Bill) Northup of Ollie, and Janet (Eugene) Peck of LaFeria, TX, and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy, in 1992, two brothers, Glenn Van Orsdall & Ralph Van Orsdall, and two sisters, Lillian Helferty & Lena Steen.
Grace was a member of the Prairie View United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, taking care of her husband,farming and gardening.
Memorials may be made in her name to the family.

Andeway, Gilbert Leigh
October 09, 1941 - November 14, 2007
Ollie, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 2:00 PM with family present between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM November 18, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 O'clock AM November 19, 2007 at Ollie Baptist Church, Ollie, Iowa
Interment: Rock Creek Cemetery near Ollie
Gilbert was born October 9, 1941 near Hayesville, Iowa the son of Clarence & Ruth Ulin Andeway. He graduated in 1960 from Ollie Consolidated High School, the last class to graduate from Ollie. He was united in marriage to Shirley Conger, January 1, 1961 at the Ollie Baptist Church. He was a member of the Ollie Baptist Church, the Iowa Trappers Association, and the Empress Chinchilla Breeders Cooperative. He enjoyed hunting, fishing trapping, and mushrooming in the spring. Gilbert is survived by a son, Tony Andeway, of Ollie, three daughters, Tammy (Dayton) Baraw of Divide, Colordado, Terri (Todd) Freeman of Anamosa, IA., and Traci White (Jeff Fitzsimmons) of Ollie, two brothers, Leonard (Chloe) Andeway of Richland, & Richard (Janet) Andeway of Ollie, five sisters, Millie Lopez of Ollie, Donna Clingan of Sigourney, Judy (Gary) Deitrich of Ollie, Linda (John) Courtney of Libertyville, IA., & Vicki (George) Husk of Pheonix, Arizona, six grandchidlren & one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Shirley, and a brother, Allen Leroy Andeway.

Herman, Rex Wilford
April 23, 1926 - October 11, 2007
Iowa City, IA
Visitation: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with family present from 6:00-8:00pm October 14, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM October 15, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Rex Wilford Herman was born April 23, 1926 near Farson, IA, the son of Gaylord Andrew and Mary Harrison Herman. He graduated in 1943 from Farson High School. He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Norris, August 27th, 1949 in Chariton, Iowa. Rex farmed in the Hedrick and Farson areas. In 1981, he received the Century Farm Award. He retired from farming in 1988. Following his retirement, he kept busy with his wood working projects and refinishing antique furniture. Rex served on the Hedrick Housing for 15 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, two daughters, Linda Kay (Lyle) Bowlin of Lakeland, Florida, Janet Sue (Bill) VanBuskirk of Hedrick, two granddaughters, Amy Lynn Bowlin of Lakeland, Florida and Janell Ranea VanBuskirk of Ottumwa, and a sister, Pauline (Darrell) Davis of Farson. Rex was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Latcham, Minnie Esther
June 25, 1915 - October 08, 2007
Sigourney, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 10:00 AM with family present between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM October 11, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 O'clock AM October 12, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Minnie Esther Latcham was born June 25, 1915 in rural Cedar, Iowa, the daughter of George & Rachel Myers Ward. Minnie was raised & educated in Cedar & graduated from Cedar High School. She was a nursemaid for area families until her marriage to Reynolds Latcham January 1, 1938, after which she worked with her husband on the farm at Lancaster and lived for a short time in the Stony Point area near Sigourney before establishing their family farm near Hedrick in 1949. Minnie drove a horse drawn school bus along with her siblings for Cedar Consolidated School. Mrs. latcham was also employed as a cook for many years at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Ottumwa, Hedrick Schools, and St. Joseph Hospital in Ottumwa. Mrs. Latcham is survived by her son Jim (Glenda) Latcham of Hedrick, daughter, Janet (Larry Gene) Riley of Cedar, 17 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Reynolds in 1974, a son Ward Latcham, three brothers, Frank, Joe & Edwin Ward, two sisters, Alice Goltry & May Cockefair, a grandson, Tim Hutton, and a great-great granddaughter, Makayla Duesenberry.
She was a longtime Farm Bureau Member and enjoyed crocheting and quilt making for her grandchildren. Her love of baking & bread making was transferred down to her family members.
Memorials may be made in her name to her family.

Spears, Kenneth Dewey
January 04, 1919 - September 18, 2007
Des Moines, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 10:00 AM with family present between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM September 20, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM September 21, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Kenneth Dewey Spears eldest son of Raymond & Beulah (Lisk) Spears was born January 4, 1919 in the home of his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. John Lisk. Kenneth was united in marriage to Frances Campbell in Lancaster, Missouri January 16, 1941. They have been honored with 66 years of marriage. He spent his entire life farming and after retiring still kept busy. There were always some jobs to do. Kenneth was a volunteer driver on the ground train at Old Threshers at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa for 24 years each fall, and received honors for his service, September 2000. Survivors include his wife Frances, two children Jim and wife Mary Spears of rural Hedrick, & Jone & husband Dennis Molyneux of rural Rose Hill. Three granddaughters, Janean (Curt) Dimmig of Madison, Wisconsin, Annette (Joe) Roe of Fremont and Devan (Curt) Lamberson of Rose Hill, five great-grandsons, Triston, Talon & Ty Roe, Cauyer & Tieron Lamberson, a brother; Melvin (Pauline) Spears of Hedrick a sister; Marilyn (Garold) Quick of Ankeny, and a sister-in-law; Mamie Spears of Mediapolis, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Doyle.
On August 25, 1942, he was drafted into the Army and sent to Camp Dodge. He attended basic training at Camp Robinson Arkansas then schooling at Mid West Motive Trade Institute in Bloomington, Ill. Kenneth received training for overseas duty at El Paso, Texas and spent 2 1/2 years overseas in the South Pacific serving through five campaigns, New Guinea, Admiralty Island, Luzon, Leytia and Manila of the Philippines where he was sent home on the point system and discharged on October 7, 1945.
He attended Tom Benton grade school for six years, South Honey Grove his 7th and 8th grade years and graudated from Delta High School in 1937.
Kenneth was a 60 year member of the Arendt Bowlin stubbs American Legion Post #83 of Hedrick. He also enjoyed going to Branson, MO and other travels when his health permitted. He enjoyed coffee time with frinds.
Memorials may be made in his name to either the Kenneth Spears Memorial, Hedrick Arendt Bowlin Stubbs American Legion Post #83, or Midwest Old Threshers.

Bottger, James Gilbert
November 08, 1926 - September 08, 2007
Visitation: Beginning at 12:00 O'clock noon with family present between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM September 10, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM September 11, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, Iowa.
James Bottger was born November 8, 1926 near Ollie, the son of Gerald and Edna H. Sipes Bottger. He made his home with his uncle and aunt Clarence & Ethel Reynolds living in the Hayesville & Farson areas.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. Following his discharge from the service he was united in marriage to Phyllis McDaniel on June 26, 1957 in Bloomfield, Iowa. He farmed his entire life in the Farson area.
Mr. Bottger graduated from Farson High School in 1944, and was Valedictorian of his class
James was a member of the the Good Time Club, the Abington Church of Christ, and was a member of the Hedrick American Legion for over 50 years. He was well liked and will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Memorials may be made in his name to the Abington Church of Christ, Abington, Iowa.

Stanbrough, Thelma Grace
April 16, 1912 - July 07, 2007
Ottumwa, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 9:00 AM with family present one hour prior to service at 1:30 p.m. July 10, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 1:30 O'clock P.M. July 10, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, Iowa
Thelma Grace Stanbrough was born April 16, 1912 in Ollie, Iowa to George and Laura Hardin Wonderlich. She graduated from Ollie High School in 1931. On October 3, 1931 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Stanbrough in Sigourney, Iowa. Mrs. Stanbrough was employed at Ottumwa Hospital retiring in September 1977 as Assistant Director of Housekeeping and Laundry. Thelma was a longtime member of the Ollie United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Fred (Marge)of Ft. Meyers, Florida and Lawrence Junior of Ottumwa, a sister Evelyn Byers of Fremont, several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren,and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence, two brothers, Raymond and Lloyd Wonderlich and a grand daughter Cynthia Stanbrough.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Good Samaritan Center Activity Fund in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Johnson, David Andrew
July 18, 1915 - June 12, 2007
Ottumwa, Iowa
Visitation: Open after 10:00 AM with family present between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 PM June 14, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM June 15, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa.
David Andrew Johnson, age 91, of Fremont, died June 12, 2007 at Ottumwa Hospice. He was born July 18, 1915, in Glenwood, Missouri, to Samuel D. and Anna M. Sinclair Johnson. He married Jewell E. Deierling on March 31, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois. She died March 28, 1992 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Dorotha F. Bartman on January 2, 1993 in Fremont, Iowa. David graduated from Glenwood High School, Glenwood, Missouri and worked for Soutwestern Bell Telephone Co. and Western Union.
David was inducted into the Army 3/17/1941 at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Basic training in Camp Wallace, Texas for three months. He was then sent to Arkansas National Guard 106 CA (AA) in Fort Bliss at El Paso, Texas. He was sent to Fort Lewis, Washington September 1941, then to Dutch Harbor, Alaska (the Aleutians) the same month. He was back in the states March 1944 stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas and then to Camp Livingston in October 1944, also Camp Polk. He was then sent to England January 1945, to France & Germany in March; Paris, France in July, Antwerp, Belgium in September 1945, returning to the states at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Mr. Johnson was discharged October 1945 serving four years, seven months, and two days. After serving in WWII, he was employed as Maintenance Superintendent for Lowenberg Bakery in Ottumwa, Iowa for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha of Fremont, a granddaughter, two great-granddaughters, four step-sons, Dr. Don Miller (Barb) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Max Miller (fiancee-Lorene) of Dallas, Texas, Glen Miller (Linda) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wayne Bartman (Marge) of Kendallville, Indiana, Max MacConnell (Mary Lou) of Dyer, Indiana,six step-grandchildren, 22 step-great-grandchildren, two brother and sister-in-laws, Bob & Betty Allen and Carson & Luella Hutchings all of Ottumwa, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jewell, a sister Mae Lucas and a son Richard.
Memorials may be made in his name to either Hospice of Wapello Couty or the Fremont United Methodist Church.

Skinner, Jesse
June 24, 1918 - April 28, 2007
Farson, Iowa
Memorial Service: 10:00 O'clock A.M. May 01, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Jesse "Harold" Skinner, age 88, died Saturday, April 28th, at his home in Farson. Mr. Skinner was born June 24, 1918 in Farson, Iowa to Harry & Hazel Adam Skinner. On November 5, 1938 Harold was united in marriage to Myra Louise Porter. Harold's memory is honored by four sons, Donald Wayne (Jill) Skinner of Shreveport, LA, Larry Edward (Carol) Skinner of Ottumwa, David Lee (Janet) Skinner of Fairfield, Marshall Ray (Margaret) Skinner of Hedrick, three daughters, Linda Lou Davis, Marsha Kay (Mike) Fink, and Judy Kleinschmidt all of Hedrick, eighteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren,one great-great grandchild, and a sister, Irene Baker of Ottumwa. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Myra, an infant daughter Sandra Sue Skinner and his son-in-law, Gene Davis.
Harold attended school in Farson.
Mr. Skinner was a painter and carpenter. He enjoyed hunting and trapping and was an avid fisherman and a master gardener.
Memorials may be made in his name to his family or Hospice of Wapello County.

Murray, Susan Renee Fee
August 16, 1962 - March 21, 2007
at her home in Hedrick, IA
Visitation: 10 AM on Friday with family present from 6 to 8 PM Friday evening March 23, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. on Saturday March 24, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: Cremation will follow the funeral service.
Susan R. Fee Murray, age 44 of Hedrick, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at her home. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 24 at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Doll officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM on Friday at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with the family present from 6 to 8 PM Friday evening. Memorials may be made to the family. Susan Renee Fee Murray, daughter of Lester Dale and Carolyn Heaton Fee, was born on August 16, 1962 in Knoxville, IA. She was a 1980 graduate of Eddyville High School. On October 6, 1984, Susan was united in marriage to Craig Murray in Eddyville, IA. She had worked as a Nurse’s Aide and Rehab Aide at the Manor House in Sigourney before taking a position as a teacher’s associate at Pekin Schools. Susan was a member of the Bethel Christian Church in Eddyville. She enjoyed sewing, coaching tee-ball, gardening, reading, deer hunting and dressing as a clown at birthday parties, nursing homes, schools and Hedrick Barbecue Days. Her memory is honored by her husband, Craig of Hedrick; her two sons, Eric and Tim, both at home; her parents Lester and Carolyn Fee of rural Eddyville; and her brother, Scott Fee and wife Deb of rural Eddyville. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and her brother, Gregory Dale Fee.

Clark, Keith W.
January 28, 1918 - March 10, 2007
Ottumwa Hospice
Memorial Service: 11:00 AM Thursday March 15, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Visitation: 6 to 8 PM Wednesday March 14, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: The urn will be placed in a niche at Memorial Law Cemetery in Ottumwa immediately following the memorial service.
Keith Clark, age 89 of Fremont, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Ottumwa Hospice. Cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Mar. 15 at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Dean officiating. The urn will be placed in a niche at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa immediately following the service. The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the Fremont Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Wapello County Hospice. Keith Ward Clark, the only son of Faye and Gladys Grove Clark, was born near Delta, IA on January 28, 1918. He attended school at Delta and Barnes City. On June 15, 1941, Keith was united in marriage to Dorothy I. Pfannebecker. He farmed for several years in the Delta area and also worked at the John Deere Ottumwa Works for 25 years, retiring in 1981. Keith was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Oskaloosa, United Auto Workers Local #74 and the John Deere Bowling League. He enjoyed fishing, card games and was an avid camper and pool player. He had traveled extensively across the United States and had been to Europe three different times. An avid St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, Keith enjoyed baseball, football, college basketball and taking his grandchildren on vacations and to amusement parks. He also enjoyed antique tractors and the “Greater Southeast Iowa Tractor Ride.” Keith spent a great deal of time gardening and taking care of his lawn and was a man who loved God and his Church family. Keith’s memory is honored by his son, Leland (Diane) Clark of Fremont; his daughter, Kathy Clark of Tempe, AZ; four grandchildren, Tina Michelle Gallager, David Ryan Clark, Phillip Clark Estes and Christina Elane Estes; and four great-grandchildren, Corbin Shawn Gallager, Chase Robert Gallager, Natalie Joella Clark and Cole Ryan Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dorothy on November 22, 2006.
Memorials may be made to Wapello County Hospice.

Arendt, Dorothy May
January 29, 1917 - January 21, 2007
Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA
Visitation: Visitation begins at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 23rd January 23, 2007 at Hedrick - Martinsburg United Methodist Church
Funeral Service: 11:00 O'Clock A.M. January 24, 2007 at Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Church, Hedrick, Iowa.
Interment: Brooks Cemetery in Hedrick, Iowa.
Dorothy M. Arendt, age 89 of Hedrick, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Hedrick – Martinsburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Kim Gates officiating. Burial will follow at the Brooks Cemetery in Hedrick. Visitation begins at 12 noon on Tuesday at the Hedrick – Martinsburg United Methodist Church with the family present from 5 to 7 PM Tuesday evening. Memorials may be made to the Hedrick – Martinsburg United Methodist Church or to Keokuk County Hospice. Dorothy May Davis Arendt, daughter of Norton and Clarinda “Rennie” Bottorff Davis, was born on January 29, 1917 in Wapello County, IA. She graduated from Hedrick High School in 1935. On June 12, 1935, Dorothy was united in marriage to Rudolph Arendt. They farmed in the Hedrick area for many years. She was a member of the Hedrick – Martinsburg United Methodist Church and the Hedrick Eastern Star, of which she was a former Worthy Matron. Dorothy was a talented quilter and won first prize at the 1987 National Quilt Show in Paducah, KY. Dorothy’s memory is honored by her two sisters; Helen Kielkopf of Hedrick and Ruth Green of Ottumwa; her son-in-law, Ralph Pilkington of Albion, NE; her three grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffrey and Annette Pilkington of Golden, CO, Douglas and Jill Pilkington of Elkhorn, NE, and Mary Ann and Troy Michels of Eagle Lake, MN; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Dec. 10, 2006 and her daughter, Rella Pilkington in 2002.

Wolf, Frank
March 29, 1915 - January 13, 2007
Frank passed away at his home in Hedrick, IA.
Visitation: 6 to 8 PM January 17, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 O'clock A.M. January 18, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel
Interment: McMormick Cemetery near Highland Center.
Frank Wolf, age 92, of Hedrick died January 13th, 2007 at his home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 17th at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with the family present from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, Jan. 18th at the Fremont Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bill Hornback officiating. Interment will follow at McCormick Cemetery near Highland Center. Memorials may be made to Wapello Co. Hospice. Andrew Franklin “Frank” Wolf was born on March 29, 1914 in Wapello County, Iowa the son of Clarence and Mabel Rogers Wolf. He graduated from Hedrick High School in 1931. Frank was united in marriage to Doris Williams on February 22, 1936 in Ottumwa, IA. They farmed near Farson, Iowa until 1962 when they moved to Hedrick. Frank also worked at Tenco in Ottumwa, retiring in 1976. He belonged to the Woodmen of the World Lodge for over 60 years. A devoted family man, he was also an avid sports fan, enjoyed camping, fishing, wintering in Texas and the Hedrick Senior meals. He is survived by his son, Roger (Sharon) Wolf of Holiday Island, AR, three daughters, Carolyn (Dick) Doak of Franklin, TN, Marilyn (Jerry) Steinaway of Hedrick, and Judy (Dick) Messerschmitt of Fillmore, IN., ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Doris, in 2003, four brothers, Loren, Forrest, Richard and Rex, a sister, Florence Everhart, and a grandson, Michael Wolf.