1921
Herman
2010
Herman Lode
June 18, 1921 — August 29, 2010
IN MEMORY OF
HERMAN LODE
BORN
June 18, 1921
Boyden, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
August 29, 2010
Sheldon, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 1, 2010
First Reformed Church; Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. David Brower ~ Officiating
Visitation will be after 3:00pm Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon with the family present from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.
MUSIC
“How Great Thou Art”
“Safe In The Arms of Jesus”
Sung by: Dyan Lenderink
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
No. 435 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
No. 186 “The Old Rugged Cross”
Organist: Midge Andringa
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Lynn & Anne Stofferan Chet & Becca Stofferan
Dannette Fanning Michael & Charlot Fanning
Jeff Lode Daniel Lode Karla Burk
CASKET BEARERS
Delmer Lode Marlin Lode
Jerry Lode Merlyn Lode
Arlan Lode Richard Lode
FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
After the graveside service, relatives and friends are invited to
join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.
Arrangements under the care of
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, Iowa
HERMAN LODE
Herman Lode, the son of Cornelius and Dena (Buysman) Lode; was born June 18, 1921 in rural Boyden, Iowa. He received his education in country school. On March 25, 1943, he was united in marriage to Jennie Poldervaart, in Sheldon, Iowa. The couple made their home in Sheldon, Iowa where he had Lode Trucking and a corn shelling business. Herman later became an International machinery salesman for O’Conner Implement and later for McGillick’s Implement all in Sheldon. He passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Sanford Sheldon Health Center, reaching the age of 89 years, 2 months and 11 days.
He was a member of the First Reformed Church in Sheldon. He enjoyed camping, traveling, attending Country and Bluegrass festivals. The couple spent 25 years wintering in Texas, Florida and Arizona. He enjoyed playing cards, working on bicycles and having coffee with the gang, also visits to RV Central camper sales and Drenkow Motors. Herman especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family members and his many friends. Flying the American Flag was important to Herman.
Herman is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jennie of Sheldon; one son, Leroy Lode of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Mary and her husband, Michael Fanning of Spirit Lake, Iowa; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, two sisters, Marie Van Veldhuizen and Cornelia Oldenkamp of Sheldon; one brother and his wife, Gerrit and Rose Lode of Sheldon; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Betty Lode, great grandson Jake Raines, parents and five brothers Werner, John, Dick, Henry & Carl.
HERMAN LODE
BORN
June 18, 1921
Boyden, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
August 29, 2010
Sheldon, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 1, 2010
First Reformed Church; Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. David Brower ~ Officiating
Visitation will be after 3:00pm Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon with the family present from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.
MUSIC
“How Great Thou Art”
“Safe In The Arms of Jesus”
Sung by: Dyan Lenderink
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
No. 435 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
No. 186 “The Old Rugged Cross”
Organist: Midge Andringa
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Lynn & Anne Stofferan Chet & Becca Stofferan
Dannette Fanning Michael & Charlot Fanning
Jeff Lode Daniel Lode Karla Burk
CASKET BEARERS
Delmer Lode Marlin Lode
Jerry Lode Merlyn Lode
Arlan Lode Richard Lode
FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
After the graveside service, relatives and friends are invited to
join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.
Arrangements under the care of
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, Iowa
HERMAN LODE
Herman Lode, the son of Cornelius and Dena (Buysman) Lode; was born June 18, 1921 in rural Boyden, Iowa. He received his education in country school. On March 25, 1943, he was united in marriage to Jennie Poldervaart, in Sheldon, Iowa. The couple made their home in Sheldon, Iowa where he had Lode Trucking and a corn shelling business. Herman later became an International machinery salesman for O’Conner Implement and later for McGillick’s Implement all in Sheldon. He passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Sanford Sheldon Health Center, reaching the age of 89 years, 2 months and 11 days.
He was a member of the First Reformed Church in Sheldon. He enjoyed camping, traveling, attending Country and Bluegrass festivals. The couple spent 25 years wintering in Texas, Florida and Arizona. He enjoyed playing cards, working on bicycles and having coffee with the gang, also visits to RV Central camper sales and Drenkow Motors. Herman especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family members and his many friends. Flying the American Flag was important to Herman.
Herman is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jennie of Sheldon; one son, Leroy Lode of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Mary and her husband, Michael Fanning of Spirit Lake, Iowa; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, two sisters, Marie Van Veldhuizen and Cornelia Oldenkamp of Sheldon; one brother and his wife, Gerrit and Rose Lode of Sheldon; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Betty Lode, great grandson Jake Raines, parents and five brothers Werner, John, Dick, Henry & Carl.
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