MONTOUR-Dean Milo Umbdenstock, age 83, of Montour died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Pastor Jerry Avise-Rouse officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Montour. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11 from 4 to 7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama.
Dean was born on March 9, 1926 in Toddville, IA the son of Milo Paul and Frances Josephine (Noska) Umbdenstock. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Dean was united in marriage to Clarice Holmes on November 19, 1949 at the Montour Methodist Church. Dean and Clarice farmed all of their married life. They had lived north of Toledo and east of Tama, ultimately settling in the Montour area for over fifty years. Dean was a hard worker, and in his spare time enjoyed fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities. He also liked his daily coffee club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Clarice in 1994; and a brother, George.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Susan) Umbdenstock of Montour; two daughters, Connie (Larry) Warnell of Marshalltown and Deanna (Chuck) Powers of State Center; four grandchildren, Shelly Brownfield, Amy Groomes, Hunter Umbdenstock and Cassidy Umbdenstock; four great-grandchildren, Makayle, Philip, Clarissa and Caleb; one brother, Robert (Marion) Umbdenstock of Vinton; and many nieces and nephews.