Louie Pals

Louie Pals, 89, of Marshalltown and formerly Meservey, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Old Soldiers Home in Marshalltown.

Louie was born to Hilko and Tillie (Blau) Pals on November 25, 1924 on a farm outside of Meservey. Louie grew up on the farm and went to country school. Louie was a member of the First Reformed Church in Meservey. Louie entered the service at the end of WWII and was stationed in Germany. After his tour of duty, Louie returned to Belmond and opened the skating rink called the Rollaway and also worked for Fred and Phyllis Pals at the grocery store.

Louie married Ruth Brayman and to this union two sons were born, Vance and Todd. They moved to Marshalltown in the early 1960s. Louie worked at Fareway a short time, then at Fisher's manufacturing. Louie and Ruth later divorced.

Louie retired in 1983. Louie loved to sit in his chair and watch the "world go by." He loved to give candy to all the neighborhood children. He was a friend to everyone. He had visitors at his home frequently. Louie always wanted to help others. He enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels outside. Louie entered the Old Soldiers Home in Marshalltown in May 2012 and resided there until his death.

Louie is survived by his sons Vance of Boone and Todd (Reyna) of Salisbury, NC; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two sisters Viola Barkema of Belmond and Iona Yost of Mason City; and brother Leslie Pals of Meservey.

He is preceded in death by his parents and twelve siblings.