Willis Fiscus
1931-2019
Willis L. Fiscus, 87, of Ames, IA, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Northridge Village in Ames. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2019, at the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in LaMoille, IA. Memorials have been designated to the First Congregational Church, 312 West Main Street, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, or the LaMoille Congregational Church, 2215 Knapp Avenue, Marshalltown, IA, 50158. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Willis LeRoy Fiscus was born June 27, 1931, to Leonard “Cecil” and Anna (Beier) Fiscus, in Parker, SD. He attended and graduated from Liscomb School. Willis served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 as a CPL(t) during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Jane E. Melberg on April 2, 1955, in Marshalltown. Willis farmed for 31 years and was the custodian at Rogers Elementary for several years before retiring. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown, the LaMoille Congregational Church and the Ames Golden K Kiwanis. Willis enjoyed working outdoors and working with flowers. He especially loved time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Willis is survived by his son, Michael (Dalona) Fiscus of Hubbard, IA, son Mark (Rhonda) Fiscus of Ames, IA, daughter Susan (Jack) Pulliam of Des Moines, IA; brothers Donald (Helen) Fiscus of Liscomb, IA, Kenneth (Anne Marie) Fiscus of Marshalltown, Wayne (Jan) Fiscus of Conrad, IA; sister Joann (Wes) Boldt of Des Moines; granddaughters Hillary Alexander, Kristen Kinkhorst, Megan Davenport, Kathryn Penning, Amelia Wosepka, Ruth Fiscus; grandsons Joel Pulliam, Matthew Fiscus, Simon Fiscus, Franklin Fiscus; great grandchildren Chase Alexander, Roman Alexander, Janie Davenport, Connor Kinkhorst, Nathaniel Penning, Jeremiah Penning, and Jakub Wosepka. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, and his sister, Ardeth Hunt.
Summer Enrichment Program 2019
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Sixteen Golden K members helped serve meals at Meeker Elementary School during June for students enrolled in the 2019 United Way of Story County Summer Enrichment Programs. Golden K members who volunteered: Seated, Left to Right, John Abrams, Don Muff, John Slaughter, Ron Skrdla. Standing, Left to Right, Dennis Senne, Dennis Smith, Project Coordinator Janet Olson, Steve Olson, Cheryl Abrams, Tom Baas, Kent Ziebell, Bruce Wight, Larry Vallery. Not pictured: Jim Cornette, John Arthur, Dick Peterson.
Shown preparing to serve a meal at the Meeker Cafeteria are Left to Right, Dennis Senne, Don Muff and Dennis Smith:
MICA Support 2019
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Ames Golden K recently presented a check for $800 to Mid Iowa Community Action in support of their efforts to provide Health Services, a Food Pantry, and Referral Services to Central Iowa families with young children. Pictured, left to right, Golden K Member Les Holland, MICA Family Service Managers Josie Stalin and Lindsay Upah, and Golden K’s Jim Cornette.
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Willis Fiscus Obituary
Willis Fiscus
1931-2019
Willis L. Fiscus, 87, of Ames, IA, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Northridge Village in Ames. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2019, at the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019, at the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in LaMoille, IA. Memorials have been designated to the First Congregational Church, 312 West Main Street, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, or the LaMoille Congregational Church, 2215 Knapp Avenue, Marshalltown, IA, 50158. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Willis LeRoy Fiscus was born June 27, 1931, to Leonard “Cecil” and Anna (Beier) Fiscus, in Parker, SD. He attended and graduated from Liscomb School. Willis served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 as a CPL(t) during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Jane E. Melberg on April 2, 1955, in Marshalltown. Willis farmed for 31 years and was the custodian at Rogers Elementary for several years before retiring. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown, the LaMoille Congregational Church and the Ames Golden K Kiwanis. Willis enjoyed working outdoors and working with flowers. He especially loved time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Willis is survived by his son, Michael (Dalona) Fiscus of Hubbard, IA, son Mark (Rhonda) Fiscus of Ames, IA, daughter Susan (Jack) Pulliam of Des Moines, IA; brothers Donald (Helen) Fiscus of Liscomb, IA, Kenneth (Anne Marie) Fiscus of Marshalltown, Wayne (Jan) Fiscus of Conrad, IA; sister Joann (Wes) Boldt of Des Moines; granddaughters Hillary Alexander, Kristen Kinkhorst, Megan Davenport, Kathryn Penning, Amelia Wosepka, Ruth Fiscus; grandsons Joel Pulliam, Matthew Fiscus, Simon Fiscus, Franklin Fiscus; great grandchildren Chase Alexander, Roman Alexander, Janie Davenport, Connor Kinkhorst, Nathaniel Penning, Jeremiah Penning, and Jakub Wosepka. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, and his sister, Ardeth Hunt.
Interclub to Ames Noon
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Nineteen Ames Golden K members attended the June 7 Ames Noon Kiwanis luncheon and meeting held at the Ames Golf and Country Club. Pictured, Front left to right, Gene Pollmann, Bruce Wight, Larry Vallery, Jim Cornette, Ron Skrdla, Duane Brodie, Craig Fulton. Middle, left to right, Bob Sperry, Dennis Senne, John Arthur, Jerry Chase, Gerald Solbeck, Dick Wilson, Jim Theilen. Rear, left to right, Don Muff, Fred Lorenz, Herman Richtsmeier, and Tom Baas. Not pictured, Duane Mangold.
YSS Support 2019
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