children and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an Uncle Anthony Kirtley. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at New Hope United Methodist Church in Melcher-Dallas with Pastor Jeff Flagg officiating. Interment will be in Dallas Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday at New Hope United Methodist Church. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa (HCI) - Marion County. Condolences may be shared at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com