12/30/2023 0 Comments Obits for lacona iowaHe liked to camp and the occasional bike ride. He enjoyed being a member of the American Legion and proudly held several positions within the post, most recently, Treasurer.ĭad didn’t know a stranger and he could and would talk to anyone. He served on the Southeast Warren Boosters and Lacona Fire Department for many years. He was a good friend, son, brother, father, grandpa and husband. Allen was an avid bird watcher and loved nothing more in his later years, than sitting on his porches and watching birds and waving to the cars that drove by the house. He was the fun, onery grandpa that taught his grandbabies a few tricks that always had them coming back for more. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with Karen and most of all, family time with all the grandkids. On May 14, 1988, he married Karen and together they had a blended family of his three children, Sheila, Loy, and Diana with Karen’s two sons, Robin and Todd. He then went on to work for Southeast Warren School District for 15 years before retiring. He worked for Armstrong/Pirelli Tires as a tire builder for many years. He served, as a sergeant during the Korean War and returned home in 1958. He was raised in Lacona with his nine siblings and later enlisted in the United States Army in 1955. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lacona Fire Department or Holy Trinity Altar Society.Īllen Joseph Miller was born September 23, 1935, to Herman and Eva Miller. Burial will be held at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the church for a time of refreshments and fellowship. A Rosary Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Allen Miller, age 88, of Lacona, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Online condolences may be left for the family at. He married Estella Hahn September 18,1951, but they divorced in 1975. Preceding him in death were his parents two sisters: Pearl (Alvin) Gaul and Alice Putz (5 years old) and two brothers: Walter Putz and Fred (Fritz) Putz. Also one sister Verna Mae (Donald) Lueck of Cascade two brothers: David (Delores) Putz of Greeley and Jerome “Jerry” (Judy) Putz of East Dubuque, IL two sisters-in-law Agnes Putz of Dyersville and Grace Putz of Manchester and many other relatives. Also ten grandchildren: Sherry (Mark) Williams Adam (Rachel) Lewin, Jesse (Traci) Lewin Chris (Amy) Putz, Briget (Billy) Tibbott, Brent and Brock Putz and Lori, Michelle and Carrie Voelker nine great-grandchildren. Survivors include his seven children: Rita (Lawrence “Poncho”) Lewin and Ruth (Harley) Lewin, both of Manchester, Dan (June) Putz of Dyersville, Richard (Shirley) Putz of Earlville, Nancy (special friend Terry Mohr) of Delhi, Julie (Norm) Voelker of Ryan and James (Jodi) Putz of Lacona. He enjoyed raising rat terrier puppies, attending farm sales and going to the sales barn. Years ago he also enjoyed fishing, playing cards with neighbors, and playing softball with his kids, friends, and with the men in Petersburg. He enjoyed raising cattle starting with bottle feeding to market. He was like a little kid when Spring came and planting season rolled around. He loved being on the tractor doing field work. Even there he raised a small head of cattle and baled hay. He bought his first farm South of Petersburg and farmed there until semi-retiring and moving to his acreage in Delaware. Harold was born on June 16, 1929, at home in Petersburg, IA, the son of Anton “Tony” and Marcella (Kruse) Putz.ĭad farmed all his life. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg with inurnment in the church cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg. Friends may also call Saturday after 9 a.m. Friday, December 21, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Harold Emil Putz, 83, of Delaware, entered into his eternal rest Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, IA, following a short illness, surrounded by family.įriends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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