Loren Newell
June 6, 1930 ~ September 19, 2017
Loren Newell, 87, of Woodbine, Iowa and formerly of Miller, went home to his Father in paradise on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Rose Vista Home in Woodbine, Iowa.
Funeral service will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2017 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Loren was born on June 6, 1930 in Huron to George and Bernice (Bloodgood) Newell. Loren grew up in Miller and graduated from Miller High School in 1951. Loren enlisted in the National Guard; being the ninth person to join the Miller unit when it was established in 1948. He was stationed in Alaska on active duty during the Korean War, and retired in 1985 after 36 years of service.
On June 7, 1953, Loren married Marilyn R. Slunecka of Miller. Loren and Marilyn had three children and celebrated 52 years of marriage prior to Marilyn’s passing in 2005. Loren worked as a butcher at Melhoff’s and Tucker’s SuperValu in the meat department for 36 years before retiring. Loren and Marilyn also owned and operated the A&W and Loren’s Burgers. Loren was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, a master gardener, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and generous friend.
Grateful for having shared Loren’s life are his three children: Debra (Michael) Cruickshank of Torrington, WY, Deanna (John) Wilber of Woodbine, IA, and Ted Newell of Sioux Falls; five grandchildren: Jodi (Ryan Risdal) Smith, Joshua Smith, TJ (Katie) Newell, Travis Newell, and Anthony (Erica) Newell; three step-grandchildren: Tiffany Wilber, Tamara (Matt) Burkhart, and Geoff (Macee) Wilber; eight great grandchildren: Lauren, Oliva, and Katherine Risdal; Liz, Kadence, and Eli Smith; Natalie and Ben Newell; brother-in-law, Gordon (Barbara) Slunecka; sister, Larraine Schimke; and many step-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; and siblings: Evelyn, Alice, Joyce, Maxine, Marie, Harold, and William.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Salvation Army or Wounded Warrior Project.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Loren’s arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy i have great memories of Loren as well as all of you. Peace and comfort wished for you all
My sincere sympathy to the family of Loren Newell.
So sorry for your loss and he will be missed. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
A true friend, indeed! Sympathy to all of the family. Sending hugs from the Hills.
I remember Loren working at Melhoffs with my grandma Enger. He was a very kind, loving, friendly gentleman. I was in Miller from K through 8th grade.Also was in the same grade with his daughter. I think her name was Debbie? In the beginning of ninth grade we moved to Colorado. He will always be on your mind and always forever in your heart!!!
I remember Loren working at Melhoffs with my grandma Enger. He was a very kind, loving, friendly gentleman. I was in Miller from K through 8th grade.Also was in the same grade with his daughter. I think her name was Debbie? In the beginning of ninth grade we moved to Colorado. He will always be on your mind and always forever in your heart!!! Colorado. But I
I was sorry to hear Loren had passed away. I’m sure Marilyn was happy to greet him when he got to heaven. I will not be able to be at the service, so I’m sending my thoughts and prayers to all of you in your loss. God bless!
Loren was the butcher at the grocery store in Miller when I was a kid. He was in the Miller National Guard unit for many, many years. I joined the Air Force after high school and I would see him in the grocery store when I was home on leave. He was always interested in veterans issues and always had time to ask me how I was doing and how I liked the Air Force. Thank You for Your Service and Rest In Peace Sir.
My sincere sympathy to the family. Loren was always so much fun and the life at a party. He was a great friend and will be missed.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Loren was a great guy, I have many memories of him from the National Guards.
There are no words that would be adequate. He was truly one of a kind. Will always treasure the great times we had as friends and being a really fun boss at Loren’s Burgers. Loren and my Dad, Jasper were great friends in the guards, as well as comrads in life. I am sure Dad was waiting for him when he entered to golden gates. Until we meet again. Take Care. God Bless.🤗😇❤
There are no words that would be adequate. He was truly one of a kind. Will always treasure the great times we had as friends and being a really fun boss at Loren’s Burgers. Loren and my Dad, Jasper were great friends in the guards, as well as comrads in life. I am sure Dad was waiting for him when he entered to golden gates. Until we meet again. Take Care. God Bless.🤗😇❤
Deanna and family, We loved your dad! He was such a lovely, kind, thoughtful man. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Scott and Susan
My heartfelt sympathy to all of Loren’s family. Loren & Marilyn were wonderful neighbors & friends. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to know Marilyn for a longer time but really enjoyed Loren and the many coffee conversations we had with him. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Loren was a super guy…always had a smile! Hugs for you Deb and Deanna!!
We have many great memories and shared a lot of fun times through the years! Sending our thoughts and prayers! Love, Joan and Wally
Words can’t describe the memories I have from the years of knowing Loren as a friend, a pheasant guide and fellow guardsman. After some long days when tempers started to shorten, Loren could always be counted on to lighten things up. I’m sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.
Sorry for your loss