Gordon R. Lanning

Gordon R. Lanning, 94, of Humboldt, formerly of Gilmore City, passed away September 14, 2011 at the Humboldt Care Center North.  A celebration of his life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Gilmore City will the Rev. Walden Paige officiating.  Interment will be in Marble Valley Cemetery, Gilmore City.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at the church on Saturday.
He is survived by his children, James R. (Mary Jean) Lanning of Rutland, William R. (Linda) Lanning of Rutland, Cheryl A. (Randy) Curry of Humboldt, and Lori L. (Mark) Hamand of Humboldt; grandchildren, Linda (Tom) Hanson, Joan (Steve) Reedy, Steven (Kaylene) Lanning, Heather (Rob) Pedrin, Brian Lanning, Michael, Josh, and Lindsey Curry, Nicholas and Noelle Hamand; great-grandchildren, Justin (Lauren) Hanson, Joel Hanson, Jason and Amanda Christensen, Avery and Abigail Lanning, Nolan Pedrin,  Brendon, Brett, and Leah Lanning; and great-great grandson, Alexi Christensen.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 72 years, Janice in March of this year; and 5 brothers, Stanley, Richard, Russell, Perry, and Eugene.
Gordon Roger Lanning was born January 2, 1917 in Humboldt County near Pioneer, Iowa.  The son of William Perry and Mildred May (Cran) Lanning,  He grew up in the area and graduated from Bradgate High School in 1934.  Following his education, Gordon worked on the family farm.  He was united in marriage to Janice Ellen Feaster on October 15, 1938.

Farming was his life and took great pride in all his work.  He considered his service on many boards over the years as an honor including the School Board, Bradgate COOP, Township Trustee, and the ASCS.  He was also proud of he and Janice being crowned King and Queen of Gilmore City Days in 2003.  He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Bradgate and Gilmore City.  After over 40 years of farming he retired in 1979 moving to Gilmore City.  His hobby was woodworking and refinishing making many nice items.  He was also an avid reader and enjoyed sports especially when his grandchildren were involved.  He liked playing cribbage and horseshoes, telling stories, and traveling spending twelve winters in Texas.