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Obituaries on this page:
Bernard "Bunny" Eugene Bryant
Helen Mae Mestad
Leo O. Gardalen
Gerold "Jack" Glen Greiman
James "Jim" Roy Hovelson
Leah Obrecht
Paul Lydon
Merlyn J. Thada
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Stepleton Coe
Merlyn "M.J." Thada
Evelyn Peck Brower
Dennis Mosher
Bernard "Bunny" Eugene Bryant
Bernard "Bunny" Eugene Bryant,
78, of 912 North Harrison, Mason City, Iowa died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at
the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 3, at the Grace United Methodist Church,
Mason City, with the Rev. Sarah Odoom officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City, with military honors by members of the Mason City Veterans
Memorial Association.
Bernard "Bunny" Eugene Bryant was born on Sept. 23, 1926, in Vernon, Texas, the
son of Lemuel Bruce and Hester (Barton) Bryant. He attended school in Vernon,
and graduated from high school in Hobart, Okla. He was inducted into the United
States Navy on Jan. 13, 1944 in Norman, Okla. and was stationed on the USS
Argonne, USS Hamul, and the USS APL 28 during World War II. He was awarded the
Victory Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, 1 star, and the
Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon and was honorably discharged on May 1,
1946, in Norman, Okla. After his honorable discharge from the Navy he returned
to Hobart and was united in marriage to Leta McElreath on Aug. 17, 1947. After
their marriage he worked in the oil fields in Shepherd Field, Texas before
moving back to Hobart and continued to work in the oil fields. Bernard and his
family moved to Bradshaw, Neb. where he started Bryant Construction building
storage bins for grain and steel building. Bernard began working for Nebraska
Engineering as a salesman and moved to Ventura. He sold grain bins in Iowa,
Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin until his retirement. After his
retirement he worked for Standard Oil Gas Station in Clear Lake.
Bernard loved to play golf in Clear Lake, and was a sports enthusiast. He
especially loved the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, but his great love and
enjoyment were his grandchildren and being involved in their activities. He also
loved taking care of his dog, Annie. Bernard was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. Bernard loved his church and was a member of Grace United Methodist
Church in Mason City.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Leta Bryant of Mason City; daughter,
Cyndi and her husband, Jeff Johnson, of Mason City; son, Jack Bryant of Norfolk,
Va.; two grandchildren, Justin and Cristin Johnson, both of Mason City; his
brother, Travis Bryant and his wife, Sue, of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Glenda Ann
Smith of Chino Hills, Calif.; two brothers-in-law, Harold and W.J. McElreath,
both of Hobart, many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bruce Bryant and a sister,
Mary Lou Wallace.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.
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Helen Mae Mestad
Helen Mae Mestad, 77,
Clear Lake, died Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit,
Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear
Lake, with the Rev. Derik Yarian and Lay Assistant Richard L. Scott
officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to the Helen Mestad Memorial Fund.
Helen Mestad was born at the home of Jacob and Alta (Lehman) Oettchen on May 1,
1927, in Union Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Helen received her education
in a rural school up through 8th grade and her high school education at Ventura,
Iowa, graduating in 1944.
Helen was united in marriage to Herbert Mestad on Dec. 7, 1946 at Zion Lutheran
Church in Clear Lake. They farmed south of Clear Lake at their present farm from
1948 until retiring in 1989. She moved into Clear Lake in 1996.
Helen is a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church and was an active member of
the Hope Circle, Bible Study Group, and other activities in the church. Helen
loved being with her grandchildren and friends at church, polka and waltz music,
trips to Branson, Mo., and TV rodeo.
Helen is survived by three sons, Lynn (Sharon) Mestad, Steven (Lori) Mestad,
Brian (Gail) Mestad; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Holly, Aaron and Grace
Mestad; one sister, Bertha Pahus, along with several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Bernard and Robert
Oettchen.
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Leo O. Gardalen
Leo O. Gardalen, 81,
of Clear Lake, died Monday, May 2, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa,
Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 112 N. 4th St., Clear Lake with the Rev. Dean Hess
officiating. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Military Honors
by the Clear Lake VFW. Visitation will be held 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, at
the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St. Clear Lake. Memorials may be
made to the Leo O. Gardalen Memorial Fund.
Leo was born Oct. 3, 1923 the son of Oliver and Anna (Anderson) Gardalen, in
rural Dows, Iowa. Following graduation from Popejoy High School in 1941, Leo
farmed with his family. Leo was united in marriage to Esther Martin, July 7,
1945 at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. Leo served in the US Army in
during WWII in the C.I.C. Following the service he returned to rural Dows and
farmed the family farm. They moved to a farm south of Ventura in 1956 and
farmed there for 22 years then moved to another farm north of Ventura. They
retired in 1998 and moved to Clear Lake.
Leo enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, doing yard work, his cats, fishing and
going to coffee at the Lake Stop. Leo was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and
the Clear Lake VFW.
Leo is survived by his wife, Esther Gardalen of Clear Lake; three children,
Marlyn Gardalen and his wife, Mary, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Marlys Johnson of
Northwood, Iowa and Marcia Monson of Clear Lake; two brothers, Harley Gardalen
of Popejoy and Lloyd Gardalen and his wife, Leona, of Broomfield, Colo.; seven
grandchildren, Ross and Ryan Gaetzke, Abby and Mark Gardalen, Jennifer Johnson,
Cristina and Cortney Monson.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Selma Erickson and Edna
Hartkopp; three brothers, Lester, Donald and Floyd Gardalen; granddaughter,
Teresa Gardalen and son-in-law, Mark Monson.
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Gerold "Jack" Glen Greiman
Gerold "Jack" Glen Greiman,
78, of 109 Orchard Lane, Clear Lake, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Good
Shepard Care Center, Mason City, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 29, at the Clear Lake United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Jan Burnett officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Mason City.
Memorials may be directed to Gerold "Jack" Glen Greiman Memorial Fund.
Gerold "Jack" Glen Greiman was born Feb. 16, 1927 in Garner, Iowa the son of
Oscar J. and Lillian (Scott) Greiman. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace
Reformed Church, Garner. He graduated from Garner High School and was active in
football, basketball, band, and drama. On Sept. 29, 1948 Jack was united in
marriage to Beverly J. Reemtsma in Mason City. To this union three sons were
born. He served his church as Sunday School Superintendent, deacon, youth
leader, and served on the mission and outreach board. Jack was secretary of the
board of directors of Hancock Co. Coop Oil, was 4-H leader, member of Garner
Saddle Club, and belonged to the bowling league. Jack played on the church
softball league team. He enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball, golf, fishing,
hunting, raising purebred cattle, Quarter horses, and ballroom dancing. Jack
retired in 1994 and moved to Clear Lake where he was a member of the Clear Lake
United Methodist Church.
Jack is survived by his wife, Beverly Greiman, of Clear Lake; three sons,
Randall (Marian) Greiman, of Garner, Scott (Lois) Greiman, of Dayton, Minn., and
Mark (Lisa) Greiman, of Athol, Idaho; five grandchildren, Shana (Ryan) Cash,
Stacy Greiman, Travis, Justin and Tara Greiman, sisters-in-law, Betty (Bob)
Johnson, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and Ivadell (John) Abele, of Garner; three nieces
and two nephews.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gordon, and one sister,
Gloria Boehnke.
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James "Jim" Roy Hovelson
James "Jim" Roy Hovelson,
69, of Clear Lake passed away Friday, May 6, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center North
Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, at Zion
Lutheran Church, Clear Lake with Lay Assistant Richard L. Scott, Zion Lutheran
Church officiating. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery with Military Rites
by the Clear Lake VFW. Memorials may be made to the James Roy Hovelson Memorial
Fund.
Jim was born on March 19, 1936 in Osage, Iowa, the son of Millard and Vida
(Larson) Hovelson. The family moved to Clear Lake when Jim was four years old.
In 1948, he moved with his family to Decorah, Iowa where he attended school and
was confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Decorah. Moving back to Clear Lake, he
graduated from the Clear Lake High School in 1955, then attended Mason City
Junior College for one year before enlisting in the Army. He spent 18 months in
Korea and one year in Fort Huachuca, Az., after which he returned to Mason City
Junior College and continued his education. Jim graduated from NIACC with his
Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting.
In 1961 he married Judy Cooling. Two children were born to them, Lisa Marie and
Ann Katheryn.
Jim was first employed at the Park Clinic in Mason City as business manager.
They moved to Belmond, Iowa in 1968, where he was the hospital administrator for
20 years at the Belmond Community Hospital. While in Belmond he was Chairman of
the Wright County Nurses Advisory Committee, served on the Wright County
Compensation Board, was involved with the Belmond EMT Ambulance Service, was a
member of the Belmond Jaycees, Belmond Country Club, and Trinity Lutheran
Church.
Jim married Valera (Rooks) Coyier on April 16, 1994 at the Guardian Angel
Roadside Chapel, Clear Lake.
He later worked as a real estate agent in Clear Lake and also worked at the
Heartland Inn in Clear Lake. He was a member of the Clear Lake VFW, Zion
Lutheran Church, and Zion Lutheran's Church Elderberries.
Jim is survived by his wife, Valera, Clear Lake; two daughters, Lisa (Neal)
Nelson, Belmond; Ann (2nd Lt. Christopher) Brown, Ft. Benning, Ga.; a
step-daughter, Dawn (Jody) Brosdahl, Thornton; five grandchildren, Kyle and
Katie Nelson; Taylor, Tess, and Tatum Brown; two step-grandchildren, Tad and
Trent Brosdahl. He is also survived by his mother, Vida Hovelson, Clear Lake;
two sisters, Janet (Richard) Williams of Port Richey, Fla., Jule (Richard)
McCullough of Pine Island, Minn.; one brother, Eric (Mary) Hovelson, Clive,
Iowa; an uncle, Lynn "Bud" Larson; aunt, Helen Potter; and many cousins, nieces,
nephews, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Millard; one step-son, Randy Coyier,
and several aunts and uncles.
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Leah Obrecht
Leah Obrecht passed
away on Sunday, May 15, 2005 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved
ones. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, at St. Johns Episcopal Church,
Mason City. Burial was held in Thornton, Iowa at the Pleasant View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John's Episcopal Church,
Hospice of North Iowa or the Humane Society of North Iowa.
Leah was born to William Frederick Long and Lucille Schindler Huettenmueller in
Westphalia, Kan. Leah graduated from The University of Omaha with the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Leah later pursued graduate studies at
Iowa State University. Education was a value that Leah carried with her through
her life. Leah's passion for education was passed on to her many students,
family members and friends.
Leah enjoyed a 35-year career as a home economics teacher. Most of her teaching
was in the Nora Springs, Iowa school district. Leah took great pride in watching
her students learn and succeed. Leah was an educator both in and out of the
classroom.
Leah married Roger Obrecht in July of 1984. Leah and Roger enjoyed many happy
years together. Together they enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, spending time
with their dogs, dining out, the theatre and tending to their acreage.
Leah's interests included raising and training Labrador Retrievers for field
trial. Leah won many ribbons, trophies and recognition for her work with
Labradors. Leah also raised Dachshund dogs. Among Leah's many great talents her
ability to sew may have been her best. Some of the items Leah crafted were
beautiful couture clothing, quilts, draperies, and many doll clothes through the
years. Leah's other talents were gardening, cooking, wine making, antiquing and
crafts. Leah took great pride in sharing her talents with her friends, whether
it be by sharing beautiful flowers from her garden, cooking for friends, giving
homemade quilting lessons or passing on her wealth of knowledge to those that
enjoyed her friendship. Leah enjoyed reading and spending time with her family,
friends and pets. Leah also took great pleasure in enjoying her acreage "Greener
Pastures" and the fruits of her labor.
Leah enjoyed being a part of and serving her community, she will be missed as a
mentor, volunteer and contributor. Leah served on the Community Kitchen Board,
the St. John's Episcopal Church Vestry and was a member of the Mason City Garden
Club.
Leah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Leah is survived by her
husband, Roger Obrecht, of Mason City, Iowa; one son, Danny Krauth, of Clear
Lake, and one granddaughter, Mary (Brian) DeZiel of Houston, Texas. Leah is
survived by four siblings: Opal Parks, Ruby Parks, Gail (Beverly) Long all of
Garnett, Kan. and Evelyn (Russell) Blubaugh of Olathe Kan. Also left to cherish
Leah's memory are numerous nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends.
Leah was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and many friends.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.
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Paul Lydon
Paul Lydon, 79, died
Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. Mass of
Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 17, at Our Lady's of the America's
Visitation Worship Center. Burial followed at Glendale Cemetery. Memorials
contributions are suggested to Martina Place Assisted Living.
Paul was born Dec. 12, 1925 in Des Moines to Margaret and Michael Paul Lydon. He
graduated from all Saints and Dowling High School. He served in the US Navy in
world War II. He worked as a sheet metal worker for Waldinger Corp. he was a
member of Visitation Catholic Church and Local 45 of the Sheet Metal Workers
Union. He was a summer resident of Clear Lake.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Anne Lydon; his children, Dennis (Terry)
Lydon, Des Moines, Nancy (Steve) Sims, Des Moines, Pat Lydon, Madrid, Iowa,
Kathy (Vern) Jager, Hendeson, Nev.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
and his sister, Theresa Nielsen, Des Moines.
Paul was preceded in death by his father and mother; two brothers and four
sisters.
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Merlyn J. Thada
Merlyn J. Thada, 82,
of Thornton, Iowa died Monday, May 16, 2005 at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear
Lake. Services are pending at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake.
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Virginia "Ginny" Lee Stepleton Coe
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Stepleton Coe,
71, passed away May 15, 2005, after a long illness. Funeral services will be
Thursday, 1 p.m. at the Ventura United Methodist Church, Ventura, Iowa with
Pastor Audrey Westendorf Young officiating. Interment will be in the Ventura
Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 -7 p.m. at the Ward-Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake and then one hour before the service
on Thursday at the church. Family suggests memorials to Virginia L. Coe
Memorial Fund.
Virginia was born Sept. 3, 1933, in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Gerald and
Anne (Gerdes) Stepleton. She lived in Mason City until about the age of 14 when
she moved with her family to Ventura. Ginny graduated from Ventura High School
in 1951. She earned an honorable mention by the Iowa Girl's Basketball
Association. Ginny married Forrest "Frosty" Coe on May 1, 1953 in Mason City.
Ginny worked approximately 18 years at the Ventura State Bank and several years
at the Ventura Congregate Meals. Ginny enjoyed cooking for her family, watching
the Hawkeye and Viking games, and especially her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Ginny is survived by her husband, Forrest; five children, Teresa (Charles)
Patton of Montevideo, Minn., Matthew Coe of Ventura, Joni (Clint Kaune) Chase of
Oelwein, Iowa, Jeff (Debora) Coe of Rochester, Minn. and Amy (Brad) Reiter of
Clarion, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, Nick, Taylor and Sydney Patton, Sandy Coe,
Sarah Coe Myers, Michael and Matthew Chase, Julie (Chase) Love, Joshua and
Ashley Coe, Amanda (Coe) Johnson, and Tyler, Michellynn and Payton Reiter; and
11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol (Jerry) Mahrenholz of Tifton, Ga.; one
brother, Charles Stepleton of Clear Lake; sister-in-law, Cleo Overgaard of
Ventura; brother-in-law, Larry (Jane) Coe of Ventura, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marian (Stepleton)
Furleigh; one brother, Patrick Stepleton and an infant son, Forrest W. Coe Jr.
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Merlyn "M.J." Thada
Merlyn "M.J." Thada,
82, formerly of Thornton, Iowa, died Monday, May 16, 2005 at Oakwood Care
Center, Clear Lake. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 19, at the St.
Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Thornton, with the Rev. Robert Hetrick
officiating. Inurnment was at the Pleasant View Cemetery. According to his
wishes his body has been cremated. Memorials may be given to the M.J. Thada
Memorial Fund.
M.J. was born Oct. 21, 1922 in Thornton, the son of Harold and Ellen (Berdelson)
Thada. Merlyn was baptized in the American Lutheran Church of Thornton where he
is still a member. M.J. married Helen Harmon Nov. 15, 1940 in Mason City,
Iowa. In 1945 he enlisted in the Army. He owned and drove trucks for Thada
Truck Lines. He was also an auctioneer for 33 years all around North Iowa. He
graduated from Reisch Americans School of Auctioneering March 11, 1950. Using
his talents, he helped with the "Pie Auctions" at the church.
M.J. was a volunteer at the fire department and a life member of the American
Legion. He enjoyed playing in bands, especially Thada's Thumpers, for 17 years
at the Clear Lake V.F.W. and other places. He loved to fish.
M.J. is survived by his daughter, Barbara Card, St. Louis Park, Minn.; two
grandsons, Kyle Card and wife, Jill, and Cameron Card; great-grandsons, Ryan,
James and Joey; brother, Dean Thada and his wife, Elvira, Clear Lake, and
brother-in-law, Roy Baack, Thornton.
M.J. was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen, on Sept. 5, 1998;
his son, Dickie, on Dec. 15, 2002; sister, Bernice Baack and two brothers, Lyle
and Stanley.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.
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Evelyn Peck Brower
Evelyn Peck Brower,
85, a resident of USA Healthcare, Mason City, Iowa passed from this world at
2:50 a.m. on May 21, 2005 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Funeral
services were held Monday, May 23, at Major Erickson Funeral Home Mr. Chris
Postma and Mr. Vernon Spinner officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Altzheimer's
Association.
Evelyn was born April 21, 1919 in Hancock County, Iowa to Bill and Gertie Peck,
the second of 12 children. Her parents farmed in several places in the Hancock
and Winnebago county areas. Evelyn had early responsibilities assisting with the
children and duties on the farm.
Evelyn met her tall, dark and handsome life-long companion when she was 16. She
married Henry Brower at Sioux Falls, S.D., on Aug. 5, 1936. Their attendants
were John and Anna Isebran, sister and brother-in-law of the groom. They lived
in Crystal Lake and Britt, Iowa before settling in Clear Lake in 1944. Evelyn
was a stay-at-home Mom to one daughter and two sons. She dearly loved her "Hank"
and children, keeping a hospitable home for friends and family. She was actively
involved in the children's activities, accompanying them on trips and seeing to
it they all had piano lessons. She never tired in helping her family no matter
where they were and always got "Hank" to pitch in also. Her first commitment was
to God and she loved that fellowship and encouraged her loved ones to do
likewise.
In 1980 Evelyn and Hank retired, but not from their home and garden. Evelyn was
just as busy and had to hurry to be able to go when Hank was ready. They visited
their sons' homes in Ohio and California and wintered in Southern Texas. Their
grandchildren enjoyed and respected them, and "Grandpa and Grandma" spent good
times with them. Together they had 61 years. In 1997, due to Alzheimers and
Hank's failing health, Evelyn became a resident of the care center. She has been
lovingly cared for by the staff at USA Healthcare and Hospice for which the
family is grateful.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Gerry Brower, of Clear Lake; two sons and
their wives, Dennis and Julie of Brea, Calif. and David and Mary of Deerfield,
Ohio; four grandsons, Daniel (Sheryl) Kaler, Mason City, Michael Kaler, Nerstand,
Minn., Justin and Jared Brower, Brea, Calif.; one granddaughter, Jeneva (Curt)
Fraund, Murrieta, Calif; three great-grandsons, Anthony Fraund, Murrieta,
Gabriel Kaler, Mason City, David (Monica) Kaler, Edmond, Okla.; one
great-great-grandson, Mekhi Kaler, Edmond, Okla.; siblings, Ethel (Jake) Lewerke,
Clarion, Iowa, Don, Zearing, Iowa, Duane, Ventura, Jr., Britt, Darlene (Darl)
Schmidt, Garner, Iowa and Sharon Garret, Goosecreek, S.C.; sisters-in- law,
Gretchen Peck, Crystal Lake, Iowa, Hylene Nonnweiler, Minn., Marlys Hutzell,
Pisgah, Iowa, and Betty Dorenkamp, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Bill (Marie) Brower,
Ventura, and Dan Spilman, Clear Lake; many nieces, nephews and friends and one
aunt, Helen Smith of Belmond, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her mother in 1957; father in 1980; husband in
1998; siblings, Clyde in infancy in 1918, Glen, Gladys (Eldon) Waldschmidt,
Violet (Ralph) Jorgenson, Edna (Clyde) Tannahil; sisters- and brothers-in-law,
Anna (John) Isebrand, Phylis Spilman, Adeline Peck and Arelene Peck, Layton
Nonnweiler, Cort Dorenkamp, Howard Hutzell and mother- and father-in-law, Henry
and Johanna Brower.
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Dennis Mosher
Dennis Mosher, 66, of
1200 10th Ave N., Clear Lake, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Mercy Medical
Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church, 205 W. 10th Ave. N., Clear
Lake with Pastor Tom Healey officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Lake
Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the
service on Wednesday at the church. The family suggests that memorials be
directed to the Dennis Mosher Memorial Fund.
Dennis Dean Mosher was born Dec. 2, 1938 at Sac City, Iowa, son of Clare and
Frida (Andersen) Mosher. Dennis attended school in Clear Lake and graduated
with the Class of 1956. His classmates were very special to him because of the
reunions and get-togethers they have had since graduation. Dennis was baptized
and confirmed in the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake. He was active
in the Congo Club and the Choir. On June 19, 1962, he married Delores Greimann
at the Seventh Avenue Congregational Church in Denver, Colo.
After graduation from high school Dennis worked for Sedars Auto Co. in Mason
City, and then worked for a short time at Younkers before joining Montgomery
Ward. In January 1963 he was transferred to Duluth, Minn. with Montgomery Ward
and remained there until 1967 when he was transferred to LaCrosse, Wis. In 1968
he was transferred to Rochester, Minn. where he helped open the new Montgomery
Ward store in Apache Mall. In 1973 he and his family moved back to Clear Lake
and he and his brother, Ron, owned the Gamble Store. In 1986 Dennis and Delores
started their own national sales company, Dendee International. Dennis became
disabled in 1997 and encountered many health problems in the following years.
He became a resident of the Manly Care Center in April, 2005.
Dennis enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, sports on TV (he was an avid Iowa
Hawkeye and Minnesota Viking fan), watching movies (which he enjoyed after
spending many years helping his father in the theater business), and being with
family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Delores; daughter, Rochelle, and her
husband, Jeff Kracht, of Clear Lake and their children, Heather and Logan and
granddaughter, Ashlyn; son, Monte Mosher and his wife, Dorcey, of Bowling Green,
Ky. and their children, Jennifer, Amanda, Samantha, and Dillon; son, Dean Mosher
and his wife, Hollie, of Clear Lake and their son, Tyler; and Dennis' daughter,
Mona, and her husband, Don Ellison, of Bothell, Wash.; a brother, Ron Mosher and
his wife, Donna, of Hager City, Wis.; mother-in-law, Ruth Greimann, of Garner,
Iowa; two brothers-in-law, Vernon Greimann and his wife, Shirley, of Eldora,
Iowa and Calvin Greimann and his wife, Nadia, of Lititz, Penn.; two
sisters-in-law, Phyllis and her husband, Bill Byrd, of Newcastle, Wash. and
Barbara and her husband, Wayne Hassebrock, of Kamrar, Iowa; and many cousins,
nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clare Mosher on June 2, 1964 and Frida
Mosher on Oct. 16, 1996; father-in-law, Curtis Greimann on March 26, 2005;
several aunts and uncles and four special Mosher cousins and their spouses.
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