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Freddie E. Vote, 83
Freddie E. Vote, 83
Freddie E. Vote, 83
Farnhamville - Freddie E. Vote, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.
A public visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday September 16, 2024, at Laufersweiler’s Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie. Private family services officiated by Pastor Kay Christie followed the visitation. Graveside services will be Reading Township Cemetery, Farnhamville, with Military Rites by American Legion Post #510.
Fred is survived by his wife Sharlene; son’s, Jared (Stacey) Vote of Boone, and Mitch (Jenny) Vote of Paton; grandchildren, Brenna, Austin (Sabrynn Ulrich), and Landon; great grandchild, Vaeda; sister, Dorothy Jean Holloway of Ames; and his brother, Bill (Elosie) Vote of Farnhamville.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Eula Mae (Tullis) Vote, and his sister Ruth Ann Burnell.
Freddie E. Vote was born on June 2, 1941, in Rinard Iowa. He attended schools in the area. After he graduated high school, he served in the US Navy for 4 years. Fred was united in marriage with Sharlene Wolfe. The couple established their home in the Slifer area and farmed all their life. He was a member of First United Church and the American Legion Post #510, both of Farnhamville. He loved to fish and work in his shop.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Dan Hasty, 70
Freddie E. Vote, 83
Freddie E. Vote, 83
Dan Hasty, age 70, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2024, at his home in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Born in Fort Dodge, IA, to Frank and Dolores Hasty of Gowrie, Iowa on March 9th, 1954. Dan was the eldest of two children. He grew up in Gowrie and graduated from Prairie of Gowrie High School in 1972. He went on to attend Waldorf College for two years where he also played football. He then attended the University of Iowa where he earned a degree in Physical Therapy in 1977. After graduation, Dan dedicated 40 years to his career at Sports Rehab & Professional Therapy Associates.
Dan married the love of his life, Leslie Hasty, in 2000, and they shared 24 wonderful years together. He was a devoted father to Jason, Tom and Jerry Crocker, and a proud grandfather. Dan was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Dolores. Surviving family members include brother Rob (Kate) Hasty of Las Vegas, NV, two nephews, Aunt Cheryl Kearney of Coalville, Iowa and many cousins.
Dan had a passion for Iowa Hawkeye Sports, enjoyed outdoor activities, and was an avid reader. He was known for his kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at Greenwood Schubert Funeral Home in Cherokee Iowa on Friday September 6th from 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Donald Pirie, 81
Freddie E. Vote, 83
Donald Pirie, 81
Dayton - Donald Pirie, 81, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home in Dayton.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Palmer and Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie. Burial will follow at Dawson Cemetery in Paton, Iowa. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the funeral home in Gowrie. www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com
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