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George Francis Liston, 93

George F. Liston, 93, passed away April 16. George was born March 28, 1927, to Leo and Mary (Varnum) Liston. He graduated from Colo High School and served in the US Army in Germany in 1944-45.

He married Maxine Edel at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown on July 11, 1953. George was engaged in farming south of Nevada and as an active cattle buyer. In 1992, he retired to enjoy 20+ years of retirement in Marshalltown. He was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church.

George is survived by his wife of 66 years, and sons Steven (Gwen), of Waukee; John (Sonya), of Clearwater, FL; and Patrick (Marianne), of Draper, UT; and daughter Joni (John) Grosso, of Charlotte, NC; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held once visiting restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Catholic Charities or The Red Cross.

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