- Born on: October 2, 1931
- Departed on: September 15, 2019
- Resided in: Iowa City, IA
Elmer Lavern DeGood
Elmer L. DeGood, age 87, passed away Sunday September 15th, 2019 surrounded with love by his family.
Elmer is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara; son Kenneth (Patty); daughters Jeanette and Kathryn (Keith); four grandchildren; seven great-grand grandchildren; and his beloved cat, Cokie. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and his sister.
Elmer was an honest, caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a self-taught master mechanic who loved restoring old cars and homes. He built a race car his son raced.
Respecting Elmer's wishes, no funeral or memorial is planned. His family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa City Hospice or the Cancer Society.
Elmer is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara; son Kenneth (Patty); daughters Jeanette and Kathryn (Keith); four grandchildren; seven great-grand grandchildren; and his beloved cat, Cokie. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and his sister.
Elmer was an honest, caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a self-taught master mechanic who loved restoring old cars and homes. He built a race car his son raced.
Respecting Elmer's wishes, no funeral or memorial is planned. His family will hold a private memorial at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa City Hospice or the Cancer Society.
