Kessler Funeral Homes http://kesslerfuneralhomes.com en Wilma Faye Frederiksen [09/22/1918 - 02/18/2012] Wilma Faye Frederiksen, the daughter of Jacob C. and Emma D. Boseck Miller was born September 22, 1918 in Pocassett, Oklahoma and died February 18, 2012 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 4 months, and 26 days. Faye was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. She attended rural school in Melville Township, Audubon County, Iowa. Faye helped at home and then was employed at the Audubon Bakery for several years. On January 30, 1943, she was united in marriage to Richard Leroy Frederiksen in Enid, Oklahoma where Richard was stationed at that time during WWII. Two children Sherry and Neal were born to this union. After Rick was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army they moved back to Audubon. Faye was employed at the Audubon Shoe Store and later worked for L & M Shoes until she retired after 28 years. During retirement, Rick and Faye enjoyed traveling. Rick died April 6, 2002. Faye lived at home then later moved to the Friendship Home in Audubon in April of 2009. Faye was a life long member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon and was active in the Naomi Circle. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Post No. 4119 Audubon, Iowa. Rick and Faye enjoyed Polka dancing and were the King and Queen of Polka from 1994-1995 in Arcadia, Iowa. Faye enjoyed playing cards and board games. She always had a vegetable garden and enjoyed canning the produce. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Faye was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Rick” Frederiksen; her parents; her brothers and sisters: Goldie and Jack Murray; Beulah and George Rasmussen; Edgar and Lois Miller; Grandville and Lula Miller; Reford and Hilda Miller; Claire and Esther Miller; and Jake Miller. Survivors include her children: Sherry Ann and husband Joel Kreger of Savannah, Georgia; Neal Richard and wife Barbara Frederiksen of Modesto, California; her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Stephanie and husband Jeff Crosby and their children Peyton and Benjamin all of Savannah; Melinda and husband Jeffrey Belcher and their children Sydney and Ethan all of Savannah; Stacey and husband Ray Avansino and their children Ray, Jr., Ava and James all of Modesto; Jill and husband Andy Cross and their son Brayden all of Modesto; Ricky Frederiksen of Modesto; her sisters-in-law: Evelyn Miller of Independence, Iowa; and Marge Miller of Kansas City, Missouri; her very special friend Gladys Riesgaard; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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]]> Corwin Keith Kitelinger [12/30/1935 - 02/13/2012]

Corwin Keith Kitelinger, the son of Keith and Ethel Knudsen, Kitelinger, was born December 30, 1935, at his grandparent’s Knudsen home in rural Audubon County near Brayton, Iowa and died February 13, 2012, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 76 years, 1 month, and 13 days. Corwin was baptized at the Oakhill Danish Lutheran Church west of Exira and confirmed at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira. He attended rural schools near Brayton, Iowa and then graduated from the Exira High School with the Class of 1954. He attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska where he studied for a year and a half. Corwin moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming and was employed at Frontier Airlines. In the fall of 1958, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Corwin was stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri when his father died and Corwin returned home to help on the farm and was transferred to the Army National Guard. On September 1, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sherry Green at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira. Three children Dawn, Lana, and Keith were born to this union. Corwin and Sherry operated his family farm where he raised livestock and grew row crops. He retired from farming in 1992 and they moved into Brayton. Corwin worked various jobs including working for the Audubon Vet Supply and later the Audubon Furniture Mart in Audubon until he retired in 2007. In January of 2009, they moved into Exira. Corwin later moved to the Exira Care Center in April of 2010. Corwin was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira. He enjoyed bowling, camping, and playing golf. He liked to work in his yard. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Corwin was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Richard “Bunk” and Margaret Green; and his brother-in-law Richard Kent Green. Survivors include his wife Sherry Kitelinger of Exira, Iowa; his children Dawn and husband John Hahn of Cameron, Missouri, Lana Kitelinger of Guthrie Center, Iowa and Keith and wife Andrea Kitelinger of Kansas City, Missouri; his grandchildren Lynze Hahn and fiancé Richard Schilling both of St. Joseph, Missouri, John Patrick Hahn, III of Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, Joshua Kitelinger of Brayton, Iowa, Emma Kitelinger and Claire Kitelinger both of Kansas City; his sisters Colleen and husband Lyle Jeppesen of Anita, Iowa and Suzanne and husband Bob Behrends of The Villages, Florida; his brother-in-law Barry and wife Doris Green of Arlington, Texas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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]]> Elinor "Babe" Pauline Krogh [06/23/1919 - 02/11/2012] Elinor Pauline Krogh, the youngest of seven children of Hans Marius and Ingeborg Birgytha Edvardsen Jensen, was born June 23, 1919, at her parent’s home in Ware, Texas and died February 11, 2012, at the Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 92 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Being the youngest child, Elinor, was nicknamed “Babe” a name she proudly carried through out her life. Elinor spent her first three years growing up in Texas with the family returning to the Exira area in 1922. She attended Exira Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1937 and then helped at home. On July 11, 1940, she was united in marriage to Dale Leroy Krogh at the Exira Lutheran Church Parsonage in Exira. Three children Jerry, Sandra, and Richard were born to this union. They made their home on a farm southeast of Exira for a short time. In 1943 they purchased a farm northeast of Anita, Iowa in Audubon County. Babe was a home maker raising their children and helping Dale with the daily operation of the farm. They raised livestock and grew grain for over 43 years. In September of 1985 they retired from farming and moved into Exira. Dale died June 23, 1992. Elinor has continued to enjoy their home in Exira. Elinor was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to do crafts, crocheting many Afghans for each family member. She loved going to the senior center for noon dinners, to visit and play cards. Babe could never say no to friends’ requests to make crafts for their family members. She loved baking, playing cards with friends and family, watching her Chicago Cubs, and listening to her husband play his fiddle with the Country Heirs as they performed for many events in the Anita, Exira, Audubon, and the Atlantic areas. Her greatest gift and accomplishment was the love of her family. Babe was preceded in death by her husband Dale L. Krogh; her son Jerry Dean Krogh; her granddaughter Nicole Angeline Krogh; her parents; her brothers and spouses Gunner and Ida Jensen, Edvard and Edna Jensen; her sisters and spouses Karen and Henry Roed, Millie and Hans Mortensen, Bertie and Russell Eden, and Evelyn and Gunnar Hansen; her brother-in-law Charles Krogh; and her sister-in-law Agnes Rose and husband Clarence Christensen. Survivors include her children Sandy and husband Rich Kloppenburg of Ankeny, Iowa and Richard Dale and wife Sue Krogh of Plano, Texas; her grandchildren and spouses Kristin and Mike Watson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Kimberly and Chip Williams of Des Moines, Iowa, Jodi and Scott Broshar of Webster City, Iowa, and Trenton and Courtney Krogh of Cypress, Texas; her great grandchildren Jacob, Nick and Katie Watson, Taylor and Hannah Broshar, Colby Williams, and Laney and Mason Krogh; her sister-in-law Charlotte Krogh of Exira, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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]]> Virginia Mae Mathisen [06/13/1926 - 02/02/2012] Virginia Mae Mathisen, the daughter of Mads and Katie Jepsen Lange, was born June 13, 1926, at her parent’s home near Marne, Iowa and died February 2, 2012, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 19 days. Virginia was baptized at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. She attended rural schools in Brayton, Iowa, Anita, Iowa, and Marne, Iowa and then graduated from the Audubon High School with the Class of 1943. Following graduation she was employed at Carlson Hybrid Seed Company for a short time and then worked at Cam Ross Signs, and later worked for DeBoth Flowers. On November 19, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert Mathisen at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. Two daughters, Linda and Karen, were born to this union. Bob and Virginia also raised her two nephews Steve and Gary O’Doniel. They farmed west of Audubon on Bob’s parent’s farm for many years. During this time Virginia help Bob farm, was as home maker raising her family, and also worked for DeBoth Flowers. They retired from farming and moved into Audubon in 1971. Virginia worked at DeBoth’s until she retired in 1988. Virginia and Bob wintered in Texas for many years and then sold their home in Audubon and purchased a mobile home. They spent the winters in Texas and traveled around the country and spent time in Audubon. In 1994 they became permanent resident of Fun and Sun in San Benito, Texas. Robert died in December of 1999. Virginia enjoyed her time in Texas and on January 30, 2007, moved to the Friendship Village in Audubon. Later on September 26, 2011, she moved to the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Virginia was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Audubon. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Robert Mathisen; her parents; and her sisters Maxine and husband Bob Kraft and Geraldine and husband Bob Bothwell. Survivors include her daughters: Linda and husband Adrian Nelson of Kirkman, Iowa; Karen and husband Kirk McLaughlin of Beaver Lake, Nebraska; her adopted sons: Steve O’Doniel of Lincoln, Nebraska and Gary O’Doniel of Lawrence, Kansas; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; her sisters-in-law Joanne Mathisen of Emmetsburg, Iowa; Irene and husband Jim Jorgensen of Audubon, Iowa; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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]]> Frances Olive Carter [02/28/1924 - 01/31/2012] Frances Olive Carter, the daughter of John Michael and Alice Olive Gardner Renftle was born February 28, 1924, at her parents’ home in Audubon, Iowa and died January 31, 2012 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Frances was baptized at the First United Methodist Church in Audubon. Frances attended elementary school in Audubon. Her family then moved to a farm in Greeley Township, Audubon County, Iowa where she attended rural school. She then graduated from the Audubon High School with the Class of 1942. Frances taught rural school in Greeley, Hamlin, and Melville townships. She then took a job in Chicago with the Civil Service during World War II. After the war she returned to Audubon. She then was employed at the Triple A office in Audubon and she also worked for Lyle Monahan at ABC Finance in Audubon. On November 27, 1949 she was united in marriage to Richard Hamlin Carter. Two children Dennis Richard and Douglas Dean were born to this union. They moved to Frances’s parents farm in Greeley Township which they eventually purchased. Frances continued to substitute teach and helped operate the family farm. In February of 1980 they made their home in Audubon. She worked as a cook at the Friendship Home and also cleaned at Landmands Bank in Audubon. Frances and Richard moved to the Friendship Home in September of 2008. Richard died November 5, 2010. Frances was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church in Audubon. She was member of the American Auxiliary in Audubon. Her faith and love of her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were the center of her life. Preceding her in death was her husband Richard H. Carter; her parents; her brother John Renftle; and her brother-in-law Art Erickson. Survivors include her children: Dennis and wife Cindy Carter of Hamlin, Iowa; Doug and wife Betsy Carter of Audubon, Iowa; her grandchildren: Jerry and wife Ann Carter of Audubon; Jill and husband Mark Notz of Ankeny, Iowa; Greg Carter of Audubon; Rachel and husband Steve Russell of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Mike and wife Jenna Carter of Farmington, Minnesota; her great grandchildren: Olivia and Vincent Carter; Brody and Bennett Notz; Dylan Carter; and Zoey Russell; her sisters-in-law: Martha Renftle of Indianola, Iowa; Faye Erickson of Exira, Iowa; Janice and husband Don Andersen of Audubon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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]]> L. Marcelyn Frederiksen [08/04/1933 - 01/28/2012] Lois Marcelyn Frederiksen, the daughter of Edgar and Lois Hardy Miller, was born August 4, 1933, at her parents’ home near Audubon, Iowa and died January 28, 2012, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic, Iowa at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 24 days. Marcelyn attended rural school near Audubon and then graduated from the Audubon High School with the Class of 1952. On March 9, 1952 she was united in marriage to John L. Frederiksen at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. Five children were born to this union. Marcelyn worked for other people cleaning homes and taking care of new born babies. She also sorted corn for Garst Seed Company in Coon Rapids, Iowa. She was a homemaker for many years. John died on May 28, 1996. Marcelyn then helped her son Jim close down a natural gas plant for Iowa People’s Gas Company in Denison, Iowa for a short time. She then spent her free time gardening and cracking walnuts. She fractured her hip and after a brief hospital stay moved in with her son Jim. Later she moved to the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 7, 2011. Marcelyn loved to play cards and crack walnuts but most of all she enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband John L. Frederiksen; her son John E. Frederiksen; her daughter Dorci Andersen; her grandson Joel Frederiksen-Foresman; her parents; her brother-in-law Verner Victor Frederiksen; her sisters-in-law Virginia and husband Norman Nelsen and Julia Fredericksen; her nephew Don Ray Fredericksen. Survivors include her children: Debra and husband Rick Petersen of Atlantic, Iowa; Jim and wife Patti Frederiksen of Atlantic; Diane and husband Scott Black of Hamlin, Iowa; her daughter-in-law: Debra Jean and husband Peter Foresman of Oregon; her son-in-law: Jim Andersen of Exira, Iowa; her grandchildren: Stacy Johnson of Estacada, Oregon and her children Jacob, Caleb, and Cameron; Tresa Soderberg of Atlantic and her children Dylan, Aidan, Brooklyn, and Jesika; Tina Paulsen of Atlantic and her children Brittany, Devin, Leslie, and Ryan; Tony Young (Katie) of Exira, Iowa and children Shelby, Anthony, and Trent; Troy Young (Annie) of Atlantic and children Joselyn, Zoey, and Zach; Blue Petersen (Catie) of Atlantic and children Baylea, Brooklyn, Blayzz, and Bronsen; Jason Frederiksen of Atlantic and his son Logan; Kyle Frederiksen of Marne, Iowa; Matthew and wife Megan Frederiksen of Atlantic; Travis and wife Lori Frederiksen of Brayton, Iowa; Brian and wife Jen Andersen of Exira and their daughter Lillian; Nicole Benton of Texas and her son Jayden; C.J. Benton (Kindra) of Ankeny, Iowa and children Calianda and Brecken; her great-great grandchildren: Zander and Brylynn; her sisters and brother: Richard Miller of California; Susie and husband Richard Mitchell of Guthrie Center, Iowa; Phyllis and husband Wayne Thygesen of Lebenon, Missouri; her sisters-in-law: Ramona Frederiksen of California; Marsha Prigge of Audubon, Iowa; her brother-in-law: Donald Fredericksen of Exira; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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]]> Russell Eugene Petersen [12/24/1925 - 01/27/2012] Russell Eugene Petersen, the son of Alvin and Sarah (Peterson) Petersen, was born December 24, 1925, at his parents’ home in Douglas Township, Audubon County, Iowa and died January 27, 2012, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 3 days. Russell attended rural school in Audubon County and then attended high school in Harlan, Iowa and Audubon, Iowa. Russell then helped operate the family farm near Fiscus, Iowa. On February 16, 1947, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Thompson at the Methodist Church Chapel in Harlan, Iowa. Five children were born to this union. They moved to a farm north of Kimballton, Iowa. They raised livestock and grain on the same farm for over 57 years. He retired from farming and in 2004 moved into Kimballton. Russell was on the Douglas County Board of Review, served as a Douglas Township Trustee for many years and was on the Douglas Township Election Board. His passion was farming. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and was an excellent pitcher. He umpired many baseball and softball games and enjoyed playing cards. But most of all, Russell enjoyed spending time with his family. Russell was preceded in death by his grandson Eric Petersen; his parents; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Kenneth and wife Geraldine Thompson, Marilyn and husband Frank Briggs, and Harold Baeth. Survivors include his wife of 64 years Bonnie Petersen of Kimballton, Iowa; his children Larry and wife Sandy Petersen of Avoca, Iowa; Rick and wife Ann Petersen of Spring Grove, Illinois; Joni and husband Brent Christensen of Corning, Iowa; Carol and husband Kent Baier of Brayton, Iowa; Carla and husband Bob Gust of Audubon, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; his sister-in-law Beverly Baeth of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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]]> Micheal Holly Jewell [08/16/1945 - 01/27/2012] Micheal Holly Jewell, the son of Holly Bonwell and Mildred Hansen Jewell was born August 16, 1945, at the Jewell Clinic in Perry, Iowa and died January 27, 2012 at his home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 66 years, 5 months, and 11 days. Mike was baptized at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon and later baptized and confirmed as an adult Catholic at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. He attended school at Viola Center and later Audubon Community Schools, then graduated from the Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa with the Class of 1964. In June of 1964, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. On May 29, 1965, he was united in marriage to Mary Helen Frances Pille at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. Three sons were born to this union. While in the service Mike was stationed in Korea, Hawaii, Missouri, Wisconsin, and San Antonio, Texas. He was a Personnel Manager his entire career. Mike was honorably discharged on June 1, 1985 after serving over 21 years. They lived in San Antonio, Texas where Mike worked various jobs. In February of 1991 they moved to Boerne, Texas where he managed a Bed and Breakfast for several years. They moved to Audubon in October of 1996 where he and his sons Kevin and Jeff opened Cousins Sports Bar and Grill. They operated the restaurant until his health failed and they closed the business in 2009. Mike was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. He was a life long member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. Mike loved to cook. He enjoyed calligraphy, putting models together and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed Christmas and always decorated the restaurant. But most of all, he enjoyed his family especially his grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his father Holly Jewell; his step-father James Rogers; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Clarence and Esther Pille; his brother Steven T. Jewell; and his brother-in-law Michael Street. Survivors include his wife Mary Jewell of Audubon, Iowa; his sons: Steven and wife Jammie Jewell; Kevin and wife Tricia Jewell all of San Antonio, Texas; Jeffrey Jewell of Lowellville, Ohio; his grandchildren: Justin Jewell and Tyler Jewell both of San Antonio; and Austin Jewell of Lowellville; his mother Mildred Rogers of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his step-mother Esther Jewell of Lincoln, Nebraska; his brothers and sisters: Eric and wife Jane Rogers of Council Bluffs; Scott and wife Lynne Rogers of Underwood, Iowa; Merridy and husband Mick Rogers of Sykesville, Maryland; Elise and husband Nile Fiala of Des Moines, Iowa; Bryon Jewell of Lincoln; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Dale and wife Barb Pille of Scottsdale, Arizona; Judy Street of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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]]> Mary Ann Peterson [12/09/1930 - 01/24/2012] Mary Ann Peterson, the oldest of eleven children of Harry and Gladys Jensen Bald, was born December 9, 1930, at the home of her grandparents, George and Ida Bald, in Lincoln Township, Audubon County, Iowa and died January 24, 2012, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 81 years, 1 month, and 15 days. Mary Ann was baptized by the Trinity Lutheran Church Minister at her grandparent’s home in Lincoln Township. She attended Audubon Community Schools. At the age of 17 she leased a café in Atlantic, Iowa called “The Rainbow”, and made it a successful business. Later Mary Ann met LeRoy William Peterson. Mary Ann moved back to Audubon. On March 9, 1949, she was united in marriage to LeRoy William Peterson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Four daughters were born to this union. They bought a piece of land in west Audubon where they built their home. Mary Ann worked at various restaurants in the Audubon area, The Victory Café, The Holiday and The Hamburger Shop. She also was employed as a cook at the school and the Friendship Home. LeRoy always had a large vegetable garden and Mary Ann would spend all summer canning the fruits of his labor. LeRoy died October 13, 1984. Mary Ann resided in her home until she moved to the Friendship Home in January of 2007. Mary Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Audubon. She was known as a very caring woman, mother, grandma, and great grandma. Still to this day Mary Ann is regarded as a wonderful cook with love being the key ingredient, as the grandchildren would say, all the way down to her peanut butter toast. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy William Peterson; her daughter Susan Marie Lebeck, her parents Harry and Gladys Bald; her brothers Merlin Bald, Darrell Bald; her sister Elaine Bald and her special friend Margaret Canter(Tucky); her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Robert (Bob) and wife Shirley Spencer, Laverne Peterson, and Marge Turner. Survivors include her daughters Elrane and husband Mark McMillan of LeMars, Iowa, Sheryl and husband Rod Benton and Julie and husband Randy Wegner all of Audubon, Iowa; her grandchildren Brad McMillan of Des Moines, Iowa, Scott McMillan of Denver, Colorado, Todd and wife Iliana Lebeck of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Troy and wife Kate Lebeck of Audubon, Jami Benton of Ankeny, Iowa, Jeremy and wife Mallory Benton of Polk City, Iowa, Staci Benton-Deist and special friend DJ Good of Ankeny, Justin and wife Katie Wegner of Audubon, Kristi and husband Jason Bock of Denison, Iowa, Stephanie and husband Jed Kasperbauer of Dedham, Iowa, Eric Wegner and special friend Brooke Andersen both Audubon; 17 great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters Alvie and wife Sandra Bald, Dallas and wife Doris Bald, Delores and husband Gary Walters, Gary and wife Joanne Bald all of Audubon, Judy and husband Jack Burns of Glidden, Iowa, Karen and husband Wayne Heuss and Connie and husband Marcel Fett all of Audubon; her sisters-in-law Gail Bald of Audubon and Joyce Bald of Cameron, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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]]> August Francis Conrad, Jr. [07/01/1918 - 01/23/2012] August Francis Conrad, Jr., the son of August, Sr. and Marie Jensen Conrad, was born July 1, 1918 at his parent’s home in Hamlin Township, Audubon County, Iowa and died January 23, 2012 at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 6 months, and 22 days. August was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon, Iowa. He attended rural school “Hamlin #4” in Hamlin Township, Audubon County. After finishing school, he was employed as a hired hand for the neighbors where he made $.50 a day. After several years he received a $.50 raise and was making $1.00 a day and thought he was going to be rich. August worked as a hired man until he was married. On January 16, 1940, he was united in marriage to Hazel Elizabeth Newell at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. One son, James, was born to this union. They moved onto the family farm west of Hamlin which was settled by his great grandfather back in 1879. August was very proud to operate their Century Farm. They grew row crops, had livestock, milked cows and raised chickens and hogs. They farmed for many years until they retired, but continued to live on the farm until August when he moved to the Friendship Home in July of 2007. Hazel died June 19, 2009, and August moved to the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls, Iowa in November of 2009 to be closer to his son James. August was a life long member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing pitch and pinochle with his friends. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader especially reading paperback westerns and mystery novels. He was happiest when he was on his John Deere tractors working the land. He loved to visit with family and friends and no one was a stranger to him. August had a sweet tooth and loved to drink pepsi. His favorite meal was a T-bone steak and french fries finishing off with a slice of banana cream pie. August was preceded in death by his wife Hazel E. Conrad; his parents; his brothers and sister: Arthur Conrad, Thomas Conrad, and Rose Marie and husband Ralph Denmark. Survivors include his son James and wife Judy Conrad of Iowa Falls, Iowa; his grandsons: Dr. Corey and wife Colleen Conrad and their daughters Camryn and Carley all of West Des Moines, Iowa; Brock and wife Cara Conrad of Chicago, Illinois; his sisters-in-law: Helen Hall of Hemet, California; Marvel Newell of Jefferson, Iowa; Lois Newell of Bentonville, Arkansas; and Georgia Conrad of Racine, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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