and Martin Slagter. He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter during birth, son, Dennis, three brothers, Roy, Clifford, and Henry, and one sister, Dorothy Shafer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, October 29, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albia with Father Mike Volkmer C.PP.S. officiating. Burial with military rites by the American Legion of Albia, Lovilia and Melrose will follow services in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11:00 am and will be open until 8:00 pm Sunday evening. Family will be present throughout the day. There will be a 4:00 pm rosary conducted by St. Mary's Altar and Rosary and also a Christian Wake Service at 6:00 pm at Sinnott Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Albia. Memorials directed to St. Mary's Cemetery or to Monroe County Hospice. Online condolences may be left at sinnottfuneralhome.com.