In Memory of Lodean Korner

Lodean H. Korner, age 92, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Rev. Neil Wehmas will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Trinity Grant Lutheran Cemetery of rural Ida Grove, Iowa, with Military Rites by the McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion of Ida Grove, Iowa. 

Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. 

The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com

Lodean Harry Korner, the son of Ben and Dorothy (Miller) Korner, was born on August 2, 1932, in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Grant Lutheran Church in rural Ida Grove. Lodean attended country school and then attended high school in Schleswig, Iowa, graduating with the class of 1950. 

In 1952, Lodean enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed with the Under-Way Training Command out of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station out of Fallon, Nevada. In 1956, he was honorably discharged from the service.

On April 29, 1956, Lodean was united in marriage to Lois Roozen at the Grant Lutheran Church. To this union one daughter, Laurene, was born. After farming for five years, Lodean and his family moved to Fallon, Nevada. There he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. He retired in 1988 with 31 years of service. 

Lodean loved his accordion and played with various groups in clubs, for senior dances, and parties. In 1990 Lodean and Lois moved back to Ida Grove. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion, and Schleswig German Band. Lodean continued playing the accordion for various care centers. He also enjoyed helping out on the farm. 

Left to cherish his memory include his daughter Laurene (Roger) Morphis of Browns Summit, NC; three grandchildren: Donna (Steven) Staley of Randleman, NC, Tiffany Tittle of Asheboro, NC, and Katie (Greg) Barbour of Reidsville, NC; six great grandchildren: Eric, Rachel, Abigale, Shaila, Avery, and Kayden; nephews Scott (Kelly) Korner and Steve Korner; extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Dorothy Korner; wife Lois Korner; a sister in infancy; and brother Wayne (Donna) Korner.