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Elmer Stein
ELMER ELDON STEIN
Dysart
Elmer Stein of Dysart passed away Sept. 5, 2021, at the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab Center in Vinton, Iowa, after a lengthy illness.
Elmer was born Oct. 7, 1926m to Eldo and Hilda (Jacobs) Stein on their farm near Dysart, Iowa. He attended country school and graduated from Dysart High School in 1944. He was a corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Elmer was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart and the Dysart American Legion Post for over 70 years. He enjoyed spending time with his large family, dancing with Beverly and working on the farm.
He married Beverly Higgins on Sept. 22, 1953, in Dysart, Iowa. They lived on the family farm, where they raised their five children until retiring and moving to Dysart in 1990.
He is survived by his children, Brenda Krause of Marion, Greg (Cathy) Stein of Elberon, Darby (Renee) Stein of Vinton, Randy (June) Stein of Vinton and Pam (Russ) Lawless of Waterloo; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Beverly; parents; grandparents; and sisterm Mardean.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Graveside services with military rites will be held for the immediate family. Interment will be at the Dysart Cemetery, Dysart, Iowa. A Celebration of Life for the public will be held at a later date.
Overton Funeral Home is handling arrangements, (319) 476-7355. Condolences may be left at www.overtonfuneralhomes.com.
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