became owner upon Armond's retirement in 1968. He was a proud business owner until he retired in 2007. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Allen where he was baptized, confirmed, and sang in the choir. Through the years he was a member of the Allen Fire Department, American Legion, President of the Commercial Club and the NRA. He was a very active outdoorsman; snowmobiling, go cart racing, fishing, hunting, trapshooting where he received many trophies, Alpine snow skiing where he received multiple amateur racing medals, golfer, and an avid gardener. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ellis; son, Tod (Wendy) Ellis. Adel, IA; daughter, Sonya (Ron) Ver Mulm, Winterset, IA; grandchildren, Lindsey (Jon) Walker, Bellevue, NE, Lauren Ellis, New Orleans, LA, Sam Ver Mulm, Creston, IA; aunt, Barb (Don) Lehmann, Sioux City, IA; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armond and Helen Ellis; brother, Arlie Ellis; and in-laws, Maynard and Marie Hansen.