Obituaries : Melvin D. Noe

MT AUBURN:  Melvin D. Noe, age 88, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness. Private family graveside services with Military Rites conducted by Iowa Military Funeral Honors will be held at the Garrison Cemetery.  There will be no public visitation or services. Melvin was born, September 20, 1929 at Garrison to Cecil and Anna (Banse) Noe. He served his nation in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He married Donna Dahms on August 16, 1969 at Garrison. Melvin and Donna enjoyed couples bowling.  Donna preceded him in death in 1990. Melvin was a great Iowa farmer in the Garrison area prior to his retirement.  His favorite time of year was spring calving. He is survived by his son, John (Ronda) Welper of Vinton; two daughters, LaDonn (Dave) Nelson of Mt. Auburn and Gaylene (Mark) Rambo of Newhall; grandchildren, Amber (Eric) Welper, Cory (Katelyn) Welper, Mariah (Bob) Wittenberg, Cody Wittenberg, Jessica Rambo, Sonya Rambo, Jeffrey (Tiffany) Butler, Jr., Caleb Butler, Olivia Butler; great grandchildren, Cael, Emrey, Greyson, Hudson, Landon, Hailey, and Jeffrey, III; his brother, Harley (Karen) Noe of Marion; and two sisters, LaVonne (John) Jillison of Marion, and Myra Klopping of Vinton. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and LeRoy. Condolences may be left at:  www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com