"Gary was always kind to me and helped me out when I first started to shoot trap. He died too young."
In loving memory of
Gary Loder
April 2, 1941 - September 10, 2016
Gary Loder, 75, of Webster City, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Chad Halbach officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Gary Loder was born on April 2, 1941 in Webster City, the son of Ralph and Margaret Evans Loder. He graduated from Webster City Schools. He married the love of his life, Barbara Elaine Austin on April 8, 1961. He worked at East Side Grocery, McGilligan's Restaurant and Henson Drywall among others. For over 50 years he was the owner and operator of Loder Drywall.
Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara of Webster City; sons, Scott (Cindy) Loder of Cedar Falls, Steve (Natalie) Loder of Ames, Kevin Loder of Waterloo, Kyle Loder of Stanhope; grandchildren, Ashley (Phil Tieu) Loder of West Des Moines, Kayla (Aaron) Moore of Waverly, Zachary Loder of Ames, Brianna Loder of Ames, Alexis Loder of Waterloo; great-grandson, Jaxon Moore of Waverly; brothers, Ron (Elaine) Loder of Phoenix, AZ, Robert Loder of Fort Dodge; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Fran) Austin of Iowa City, Don (Cathy) Austin of Webster City, Roger (Susan) Austin of Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family; and his dog, Tuffy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Nicole Loder; parents-in-law, Howard and Fern Austin; sister-in-law, Connie Loder.
Gary was a past member of the Church of Christ. He was a proud life-long resident of Webster City. Gary's home away from home was the Boone Valley Isaac Walton site. He spent 35 years as an instructor for Hunter's Safety. He enjoyed trapshooting and spending time out at the Isaac Walton with his friends, having coffee or playing cribbage, making chili or frying fish and having squirrel feeds. He taught all of his sons and grandchildren and many others to respect guns and a love for wildlife. Gary will be remembered for his great smile.
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Tributes
"Barb and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Gary. I know we talked recently but I didn't realize it was so close. I planned on coming to the visitation but I didn't read the paper until late and seen it was tonight. I feel your pain as Gary was a good guy and I have went thru the same loss of someone we love. The only thing is that he is not suffering anymore, he will be with you on a daily basis with that smile on his face you just can't see him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy Woods '"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Scott, Cindy, Ashley, Phil, & the entire Loder family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Continued prayer for your family.
Kent & Karol Kuhlers
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"he was a wonderful husband father and friend. he will be missed by many. I could see the love he had for Barb when I was there visiting. he always said I love you just before he would leave for the day I am so sorry barb and his family for your loss you were very blessed to have had him in your lives
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"I am so sorry for your loss, Gary was a wonderful man, always smiling, and that laugh. Always seen him at the ike's. If there is anything I can do, let me know."
"Our sympathy to the Loder family. Our families have known each other for many years and our thoughts are with all of you."
"I'm sorry sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I have known Gary for a long time and he was a great guy. He will be missed."