s daughters and anyone around him to enjoy a good joke, to be lifelong learners, and to value family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bob, and his loving wife of 66 years, Louise Hardie. Lowell is survived by three daughters: Linda Richards (Ralph), Carol Yager, Susan Yager; grandchildren Emma Fox, Patrick Fox: brother, William Yager (Marky), brother-in-law, Hugh Hardie (Marlene) and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Services will be at the Ames First United Methodist Church, Ames, IA on October 4, 2022, with a visitation from 10-11 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life from 11-12 PM. A lunch will be provided at the church from 12-1:00 PM to visit with the family. A graveside service will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, IA on October 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Kiwanis Golden K Foundation of Ames. 516 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010.