Ernest
Ernest “Homer” Betz
d. October 5, 2009
Ernest “Homer” Betz, age 76, of Bode passed away October 05, 2009 at the Long Term Care Center in Humboldt. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at St Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. Internment will be at the St. Olaf Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Bode.
Ernest H. “Homer” Betz, the son of Ernest and Nellie (Otto) Betz, was born December 13, 1933 in Des Moines. He was raised on a farm outside of Grimes and graduated from Johnson High School in 1952. Following high school, Homer farmed with his dad until he entered the U. S. Armed Services in 1954. He served as an M. P. at Lompoc Prison in California until 1956. After his honorable discharge, Homer resumed farming with his dad. Once his father retired, Homer took over the family farm operation. In 1967, he moved his family to the Ottosen area where he farmed for 26 years. A stroke in 1994 forced his early retirement.
On June 07, 1959, Homer was united in marriage to Marilyn Malmin of Ottosen at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. Marilyn was the love of his life. To this union, four sons were born; Daniel (Debbie) of Humboldt, David (Deb) of Clear Lake, Dean (Teresa) of Phoenix, AZ and Duane (Jennifer) of Altoona; 10 grandchildren, Jenna, Nathan, Drew, Devin, Dailey, Darby, Olivia, Claudia, Grace, and Eric; one great-granddaughter, Alexis.
Homer is survived by his brother John and sister Beverly, both of Ankeny, as well as several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Allen.
Homer was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. Homer was a deeply devoted family man and will be greatly missed. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Ernest H. “Homer” Betz, the son of Ernest and Nellie (Otto) Betz, was born December 13, 1933 in Des Moines. He was raised on a farm outside of Grimes and graduated from Johnson High School in 1952. Following high school, Homer farmed with his dad until he entered the U. S. Armed Services in 1954. He served as an M. P. at Lompoc Prison in California until 1956. After his honorable discharge, Homer resumed farming with his dad. Once his father retired, Homer took over the family farm operation. In 1967, he moved his family to the Ottosen area where he farmed for 26 years. A stroke in 1994 forced his early retirement.
On June 07, 1959, Homer was united in marriage to Marilyn Malmin of Ottosen at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. Marilyn was the love of his life. To this union, four sons were born; Daniel (Debbie) of Humboldt, David (Deb) of Clear Lake, Dean (Teresa) of Phoenix, AZ and Duane (Jennifer) of Altoona; 10 grandchildren, Jenna, Nathan, Drew, Devin, Dailey, Darby, Olivia, Claudia, Grace, and Eric; one great-granddaughter, Alexis.
Homer is survived by his brother John and sister Beverly, both of Ankeny, as well as several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Allen.
Homer was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode. Homer was a deeply devoted family man and will be greatly missed. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
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