Ronald E. Russell

November 11, 2003

Ronald E. Russell, 69, of Hampton, Iowa, died on Saturday, November 1, 2003, at his home in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hampton, with Rev. Jon Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery, with military services provided by the Hampton Veterans Memorial Association.

Ronald was born on February 9, 1934 in Toievola, Michigan, to Ernest VanBuren and Mae Amelia (Harju) Russell. He graduated from the Northwood High School and went on to graduate from the University of Iowa with a business degree. He served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman in Submarine Force on board the USS Rasher from 1952-1956. He married Eunice Dahl on October 23, 1959 in Northwood. Ronald was employed at the Fareway Grocery Store in Hampton.

He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Ron was an avid University of Michigan sports fan. He enjoyed all sporting events and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren compete in sports.

Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Hampton; daughter, Denise and husband, Steve Deike of Hampton; sons, Don and wife, Erin Ball of Shell Rock, Iowa and Dave Ball of Shell Rock, Iowa; brother, Bart Russell of Gig Harbor, Washington; sister, Carolyn Thompson of Forest City; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Members of the Northwood High School class of 1952 attended the funeral of a classmate, Ronald Russell on Tuesday, November 4, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hampton. Those attending were Helen Mueller, Carroll Schmidt of Manly, Lois Hogen, Elaine Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swenson of Northwood, Bob Johnson of Pasadena, California, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hagen of Olivia, Minnesota and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cleveland of DeForest, Wisconsin. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jorgenson of Minneapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Martin of Northwood.
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Virginia Hanson

November 4, 2003

Virginia Hanson, 75, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Sunday, November 2, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment will be in the London Deer Creek Cemetery, rural Northwood. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood and one hour before the services on Wednesday at the church. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia was born on March 25, 1928 in Polo, Illinois, the daughter of George and Eva (Horton) Albright. Virginia's mother died when she was nine years old so she then lived with her grandmother, while she attended grade school in Polo. When she got to high school she moved in with her sister, Ruth in Mount Morris, Illinois and attended and graduated from the Mount Morris High School. She took nurse's training at the Copley Hospital in Aurora, Illinois and became a registered nurse. During nurse's training, she became a big Chicago Cubs fan.

Virginia met Jim Hanson while she was caring for his father in the hospital in Aurora. Virginia and Jim were married on June 7, 1952, at the farm home of her sister in Oregon, Illinois. Virginia was a three to eleven nursing supervisor at the Park Memorial Hospital in Mason City for many years and later worked as a recovery nurse at the North Iowa Hospital.

Virginia enjoyed bowling and was on the VFW Auxiliary bowling team. She enjoyed music and cats. She always had a garden and did a lot of canning and freezing. She was known for her Grandma Ginny's Red Pickles and her famous pumpkin bars. Her grandchildren often called her "Grandma Choo-Choo", because they lived near the train tracks. She and Jim enjoyed traveling. Virginia is a member of the First Lutheran Church, Northwood.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Jim of Northwood; six children, Greg Hanson and his wife, Vickie of Northwood, Jim Hanson and his wife, Kathy of Northwood, Steve Hanson and his wife, Connie of Nampa, Idaho, Harlan Hanson and his wife, Marilyn of West Des Moines, Scott Hanson of Northwood and Ruth Hanson and her husband, Jim of Northwood; 16 grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Hughes of Oregon, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Robert D. Hoelscher

November 11, 2003

Robert D. Hoelscher, 74, of Northwood, Iowa, formerly of Waseca, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial was in the Woodville Cemetery in Waseca, Minnesota. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Robert D. Hoelscher, was born on September 13, 1929 at Eldora, Iowa, to John and Irene (Simonson) Hoelscher. He served his nation in the Army during the Korean Conflict from January 1951 through May 1953, obtaining the rank of SFC. Robert married Marjorie Christenson on December 31, 1956 in Dodge Center, Minnesota. He was a retired farmer and worked at the E. F. Johnson Company in Waseca for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Northwood; his mother, Irene Janssen of Spirit Lake, Iowa; three sons, Reece and his wife, Shirley of Mankato, Minnesota, Dale and his wife, Robin of Janesville, Minnesota and Mark and his wife, Cora of Kensett; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two step-brothers; and one step-sister.

He was preceded in death by his father; and step-father.
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Marguerite Johnson Nye

November 18, 2003

Marguerite Johnson Nye, former grade school teacher in the Northwood Schools, died suddenly on Friday, November 7, 2003, at the home of her daughter in West Hartford, Connecticut.

She was a native of Iowa Falls, where she was married to United States Senator Gerald Nye. They made their home in Washington D.C., where she enjoyed the amenities of the wife of a senator after his death, until she moved to the home of her daughter.
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Ubbie F. Harms

November 11, 2003

Ubbie F. Harms, 80, of Buffalo Center, died on Sunday, at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. Pastor Bill Peake will officiate. Interment will be in the Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Ubbie F. Harms, was born to Hamm and Johanna (Jutting) Harms on April 20, 1923, on a farm near Buffalo Center, Iowa. Ubbie grew up near Buffalo Center and Woden. He was baptized in the Reformed Church and attended school in Buffalo Center and later country school. He married Harriet Harringa on April 6, 1945, at the Methodist Parsonage in Algona. They farmed for a few years south of Buffalo Center. In 1952 he went to work at Welps Hatchery in Bancroft for 10 years. Later he was custodian at Forest City, Clear Lake and Crystal Lake Schools for 15 years. Also Ubbie was custodian for Manufacturer's Bank, Timely Mission Nursing Home and the First Reformed Church.

Ubbie enjoyed using his hands in remodeling projects. He liked talking to young people, listening to country music and visiting the Grand Ole Opry and Branson, Missouri. He took great pleasure in the company of his grandchildren and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Harriet of Buffalo Center; daughters, Joanne Steinmetz and her husband, Terry of Northwood, Ruth Skjele of LuVerne, Minnesota and Cheryl Bakken and her husband, James of Forest City; 12 grandchildren, Dale and Joan Steinmetz of Des Moines, Beth and Mark Heller of Blairsburg, Laurel Steinmetz of Iowa City, Sara Steinmetz of Indianola, Kenneth and Teresa Skjele, David Skjele, Rick and Shelly Skjele, all of Forest City, Michael Skjele of Golden Valley, Arizona, Cheila and Bryan Frayne, Dawn and Jeremy Mills, Bradley Bakken, all of Garner and Brenda and Eddie Simon of Mason City; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leonard and his wife, Lois of Forest City and Harley and his wife, Doris of Buffalo Center; four sisters, Francis Kelso of Buffalo Center, Leona Vinz and her husband, Jim of Thompson, Doris Sinnard and her husband, Gary and Linda Johnson and her husband, Kevin, all of Forest City; a sister-in-law, Louise Harms of Sweetwater, Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Anna; two brothers, Harold and Willard; and by a grandson.
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Izetta Craig

November 18, 2003

Izetta Craig, 88, of Hanlontown, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the Brush Point Cemetery, Hanlontown, with Rev. Kris Snyder officiating. Lunch will be served following the service at the Hanlontown Community Center. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Izetta, the daughter of Riley and Nora (Ragen) Paxton, was born on December 9, 1914 in Holt County, Nebraska. She was a 1933 graduate of the Stuart High School, Stuart, Nebraska. She taught in rural schools in the Stuart, Nebraska area. She married Chester C. Craig on February 28, 1932. Two children were blessed to this union, Billie Joan and Sharon Kay. They moved to Hanlontown in 1943, where she lived until her death. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown. Izetta was employed at Jenning's Cafe, Kelly Brattrud Appliance and Ralph Jenning's Produce. She was also employed at Winnebago Industries for 17 years in Stitchcraft where she retired at 70 years of age.

Her greatest joys were her daughters and sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved tending to her flowers, sewing costumes for grandchildren and crocheting. She was always ready with a helping hand, a lap for cuddling and lost of hugs and kisses. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Billie Joan (Harold) Naugle of Armstrong, Missouri and Sharon Kay (Duane) Holstad of Kensett, Iowa; six grandchildren, Harold (Vanessa) Naugle of Princetown, Missouri, Craig Naugle (and his fiancée, Lisa) of Lynchburg, Missouri, Sharraine Meister (and special friend, Dave) of Jefferson City, Missouri, Pam (Pete) Linen of Harlan, Iowa, Mark (Mary) Holstad of Kensett and Carol (Joey) Wetter of Rock Falls, Iowa; sixteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Orville (Carmen) Paxton; one sister, Ruby Matousek; and special friends, Dick and Jean Brattrud, Diane and Ted Reisdoefer, Barb Abrams and Lavone Reeder.

Izetta was proceeded in death by her parents; a sister at a young age; and her husband, Chester on March 14, 1967.
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Marjory Louise Nelson

December 2, 2003

Marjory Louise Nelson, 86, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Sunday, November 23, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Inurnment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Marjory was born on February 1, 1917 in Northwood, to Carl Julius Narum and Ida Matilda (Klove) Narum. She was raised in Worth County and attended school in Northwood. After graduating from high school she attended the University of Utah. She joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor and was stationed in Washington, D.C. serving in Naval Intelligence. After serving her country she returned to Northwood and married Milford Nelson. Two children were born to this union. She was a bookkeeper for her husband’s business. She also worked as a secretary for a local insurance agency and as a parish secretary at First Lutheran. She was known for her talent in hardanger, in which, she also taught classes.

Survivors include two sons, Bruce N. Nelson of Crowley, Texas and Rev. Lee A. Nelson of Northwood; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, C. Janet Narum; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Milford in 1977; and one brother, John Carlyle Narum in 1933.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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JoAnne (Craig) Naugle

December 2, 2003

JoAnne (Craig) Naugle, 69, of Armstrong, died on Monday, November 24, 2003, at her home.

JoAnne was born on September 29, 1934 in Stuart, Nebraska, to Chet Craig and Izetta (Paxton) Craig. She graduated from the Hanlontown High School in 1952. She married Harold E. Naugle Sr. at Lowery Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado on December 17, 1955.

Survivors include her husband, Harold E. Naugle Sr.; three children, Harold Jr., Craig and Sharraine; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon Holstad of Kensett.
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Roger Marlin LaPoint

December 2, 2003

Roger Marlin LaPoint, 63, of Northwood, died on Monday, November 24, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Roger was born on April 18, 1940, at Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Marlin A. and Charlotte (Witter) LaPoint. He was a jack of all trades, but his real enjoyment came from being a truck driver. The wide open road was his love. As a truck driver he was known by all his friends as "JW" or the Jolly Roger. Roger was also a great outdoorsman. He loved fishing, boating, hunting, camping and all animals, particularly dogs. When it came to movies he couldn’t resist a good western with John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. He also liked James Bond, E.T., Miss Piggy from the Muppets and Wonder woman, just to name a few.

Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca and husband, Bret Hartkopp of Clear Lake, Charmagne LaPoint and special friend, Mark Blackburn of Elkgrove, California and Misty and husband, Keith Eilertson of Northwood; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Estelle Kuntz; and one brother.
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Clement A. Schneider

December 2, 2003

Clement A. Schneider, 73, of Mason City, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Mason City, with Rev. Dennis Cahill officiating. Interment was in the Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Military honors were provided by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association.

Clement was born on December 11, 1929 in Kensett, Iowa, the son of Louis and Mary (Dankbar) Schneider. He graduated from the Hanlontown High School. He served in the United States Army and then was a member of the active Reserves. Clement married Darlene Loecher on September 5, 1959 in Stacyville, Iowa. He operated a turkey farm west of Manly until 1960. He then worked at Armor from 1960-1975 and also was a school bus driver for the Manly and Mason City School Systems. He later was employed at Mitchell Transport and then Ruan from 1975-1995.

He enjoyed camping, wintering in the south, collecting caps and daily visits with the groups at west McDonalds. Shopping and trading of automobiles was also a lifetime hobby. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Teamsters 828.

Clement is survived by his wife, Darlene of Mason City; his three children, Karen Vitale of River Falls, Wisconsin, Mark Schneider and his wife, Michelle of River Falls, Wisconsin and Sharon Luehrs and her husband, Jeff of Apple Valley, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Cletus Schneider of Mason City and Carl Schneider and his wife, Gay of Manly; and two sisters, Catherine Weir and her husband, Larry of Deerfield, Illinois And Corrinne Fenelon of Waterloo, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Coleen; and sister-in-law, Jane Schneider.
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Celina A. Boulting

December 2, 2003

Celina A. Boulting, 97, died on Thursday, November 27, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Burial was in the Manly Cemetery.

Celina was born on July 26, 1906 in Manly, the daughter of Chris and Louise (Scharef) Herum. She graduated from the Manly High School in 1923 and attended Mankato State College. She taught at various country schools and then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she worked in the garment industry and found a love for beautiful clothes. She then moved back to Manly and the farm where she grew up. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers as well as raising livestock on the family farm.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Shirley Herum of Ankeny, Iowa; two grandsons, Jerry Herum (Celeste Van Syoc) of Des Moines, Iowa and Daniel (Wendy) Herum of Indianola, Iowa; as well as four great-granddaughters, Jessica, Amanda, Amber and Crystal.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Lew Silverton and Gerald Ivan Boulting; and her son, Chris Herum.
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Richard B. Spilde

December 9, 2003

Richard B. Spilde, 81, of Albert Lea, died suddenly on Friday, November 28, 2003, at the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his family and special friend.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Wayne Halvorson officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Freeborn County Servicemen's Organization.

Richard B. Spilde, was born on December 2, 1921 in Northwood, Iowa, the son of Laur and Emma (Jensen) Spilde. He was baptized at the Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood and confirmed at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He attended grade school in Worth County and later in Freeborn County and the Our Savior's Lutheran School. Richard worked at Wilson's for a short time and then enlisted in the U.S. Army serving from August 11, 1942 until his discharge on October 26, 1945. While serving his country, Richard served overseas in the Western Pacific. After his discharge he attended the Dunwoody Institute in the automobile mechanic program. Richard then began his career as an auto mechanic at Olson's Motor, later becoming Motor Inn. He retired in the mid-1980s.

Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion and Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Richard is survived by his sister, Ruth and husband, Emery Hovland of Austin; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and Richard's special friend, Virginia Thompson of Northwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Orville and Roger; and sisters, Alice Wolff and Irene Miller.

Those attending the funeral service were Paul and Sharyl Ferley, Gerry and Lucretia Ferley, Arlynn and Ruth McHenry and their daughter, Sarah Wacholz of New Richland, Shirleen Julson, Verna Mae Pixley and her daughter, Susan Balek of Mason City, Pastor Lewis Thompson of Osseo, Wisconsin, Virginia Thompson, Yvonne Tews and Jeannie Loberg.
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Anna Schultz

December 2, 2003

Anna Schultz, 102, of Northwood, Iowa, died on Saturday, November 29, 2003, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment was in the Grafton Cemetery, Grafton.

Anna was born on February 5, 1901, to John and Anna Rademaker at their farm home near Iowa Falls, Iowa. She was baptized in infancy at the rural Grant Center Lutheran Church near Hampton, Iowa. At the age of 12 she moved with her family to a farm 3½ miles northwest of Grafton. She was confirmed in the Christian faith at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grafton. She married George Schultz of Grafton in 1921. They lived on various farms in the Grafton area. In 1945, they moved to Northwood, where they became members of the Zion Lutheran Church.

Anna served five years as Treasurer of the Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Society and taught Sunday School for 15 years. When the Zion Lutheran Church merged with the First Lutheran Church, she became an active member of the JoAnna Circle. She worked for 10 years as head cook at the Lutheran Retirement Home.

Anna was very close to her family and the Lord. She was always a willing volunteer. Anna spent many joyful hours making quilts for Lutheran World Relief. She loved both her flowers and vegetable gardens. Over the years she graced many tables with their bounty. Anna will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her son, Marvin Schultz and his wife, Marjorie of Dubuque, Iowa; her devoted son-in-law, Melvin Krumm of Northwood; four grandchildren, Karen Schultz and her husband, Robert Anderson of Bettendorf, Iowa, Kathy Huberty and her husband, Craig of Hazel Green, Wconsin, Stephen Krumm and his wife, Deborah of Owatonna, Minnesota and Kevin Krumm and his wife, Susan of Baldwin, Kansas; two step-grandsons, Steven Schulz and his wife, Rose and Brian Schulz and his wife, Theresa; seven great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1982; a son, Elray in 1924; daughters, Elaine in 1973 and Ruth Krumm in 1998; her parents; brothers, Mike and John Rademaker; and sisters, Antke Richtsmeier, Helen Brown, Gertie Walk, Jennie Walk, Annie Gerzma and Katie Walk.

The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ronald Leo Olson

December 9, 2003

Ronald Leo Olson, 54, of Northwood, died on Saturday, November 29, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald Leo Olson, the son of Guy Olson of Northwood, Iowa and Lois (Reed) Olson of Collins, Iowa, was born on May 30, 1949 in Huntington, Indiana. He attended the Northwood-Kensett Schools, where he graduated in 1967. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, DeMolay and the United Methodist Church in Northwood and was active in high school football, vocal music, drama and art. He attended NIACC in Mason City and Mankato State College. Ron, who lived and worked in Northwood most of his life except for several years spent working in the mines in Colorado, had been an award winning reporter and photographer for the Northwood Anchor since 1987, and was a sports reporter for the Mason City Globe Gazette from 1984 to 1987.

His involvement in the community ranged from membership in a local bowling league to assisting in efforts to revitalize downtown Northwood. He was an avid fisherman, spending many pleasurable hours with friends on lakes in the Canadian wilderness. As a reporter, he held virtually a permanent spot on the sidelines at Northwood-Kensett sports events, but his heart belonged to football. He was also an enthusiastic storyteller and local historian. As a teenager, he started reading the dictionary for entertainment.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Guy Olson of Northwood and Lois Olson of Collins; three sisters and their families, Susanne, Jim and Dana White of Los Angeles, California, Janet, Jon, Tyler and Olivia Neuschwanger of Collins, Iowa and Jill, Frank and Evan Hilton of Des Moines; many aunts and uncles, including Ruth Reed of Huntington, Indiana, Ivan and Elaine Olson of Northwood, Opal Patterson of Greenfield, Iowa, Vivian and Dwight Irwin of Muscatine, Iowa, Bud Ambler of Huntington, Indiana, Merle and Rosalie Russell of Casa Grande, Arizona and Dale and Nancy Olson of Dupree, Wisconsin; and by many cousins throughout Iowa and the country and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother, Clarence and Florence Olson of Northwood and Wallace and Effie Reed of Huntington, Indiana.
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