Gerald Elton Rice (1920-2010) Gerald Elton Rice, age 89, of Lisle, N.Y., formerly of Lovilia, passed away on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010.
Graveside services will be held for Gerald 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia. Military rites will be conducted by Howard Cessna Post 136 of Albia. Online condolences may be given in his memory at sinnottpierschbacher.com.
Gerald was born on Dec. 10, 1920 to Jake and Anna Rice. He grew up in Lovilia, and graduated from Lovilia High School, class of 1937. He then served in the Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. TRIPOLI in the South Atlantic as a Machinist Mate. He retired from MOOG HYDRAPOINT in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved to Lisle, N.Y. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his only child, David P. Rice; daughter-in-law, Dawn Rice; and grandson, Christopher Rice; all of whom reside in Dover, Fla. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Norman Kent Gardner (1955-2010) Norman Kent Gardner, age 55, of Millington, Tenn., formerly of Albia, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 in Memphis, Tenn.
Norman was born April 18, 1955 in Ottumwa, to Everett and Ruth Ella (Small) Gardner. Norman attended and graduated from Albia High School Class of 1973.
Norman worked for Ingram Micro as an Operations Manager. He enjoyed being outdoors, golfing, fishing and hunting. Norman also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Norman was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Norman is survived by his sons, Adam Gardner, Jesse Gardner, and Josh Gardner; his fiancée Kathy Riddick; parents Everett and Ruth Ella; and four grandchildren. Norman is also survived by one brother, Steve Gardner.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, with Rev. Neil Montz officiating. Burial will follow services at Oakview Cemetery in Albia.
Visitation will begin 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, until service time at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, with Norman’s family present.
A memorial has been established to the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com.
