Gerald, age 88, passed away at his home in Albia on Feb. 28, 2022. Before moving to Albia his family lived many years in Lovilia.
His birth was Nov.14, 1933 in Chariton, Iowa to Earl and Jennie(Hunt) Conner. His education was received in Chariton. Then he served his country in the US Air Force from 1953-1957 as an air craft mechanic with time in Korea, Alaska, and Texas. After his service he returned to Iowa and on Oct. 25, 1958 , Gerald married Janet Waters at the Methodist Church in Knoxville, Iowa. They were blessed with two daughters, Shelly and Sandra.
He worked in construction and for Franzen Trucking before going into business for himself. Gerald owned and operated first the APCO station and then the Sinclair station. His final work before retirement was in the service department at Duea Motor Co. in Albia, iowa.
His interests included fishing, camping, Nascar racing, and traveling with Janet. He was a talented mechanic who especially liked working on cars.
Surviving are his wife; daughter,Shelly (Tom) Shultz; daughter, Sandra (Roger) Reed; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Judy) Conner; in-laws, Lewis Darrah ,Ray Mosbarger and Larry (Armadine) Schmitt.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brother,Clyde (Margaret) Conner; brother, Cecil (Viola) Conner; brother, Donald (Phyllis) Conner; brother, Elmer (Beverly) Conner; and sister, Connie Darrah, his wife’s parents, Pat and Iva Waters; and his wife’s brother and wife, Marvin (Haydee) Waters.
Visitation will be from 2-7pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia. Gerald’s family will be there to greet family and friends from 4-7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Tharp’s with Pastor Richard Grimes officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow services at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa.
An open memorial has been established to the family.
May he rest in peace.
Lovilia Houses Sold
The Charlie and Patty DeGross home has been purchased by Louise Burn who will be moving here from out of state. Her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, live across the street from the former Stank and Katie Papich house.
The former Harold and Ardyth Showers house has been remodeled and sold to Dennis and Mary Pettyjohn. Pettyjohn’s had recently lost their home in a fire.
We hope everyone will enjoy their new homes.
Free Movie March 5, Saturday
Be at the Lovilia Community Building for the start of the film at 7p.m. The movie is “Lars and the Real Girls”. PG The story is about a young man who is wrapped up in his own world. He does not relate well to his family or others. Can he change? Can he relate to a girl? Come see and bring your own snacks. This is not a movie for children to like or understand. Made for teens and adults to enjoy. See you there or be square! ( that saying dates me, haha)