Ray Landt
Ray Landt, 100, of Grinnell, IA, formerly of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in rural Gladbrook. Luncheon will follow the burial at the church. Anderson Funeral Homes of Gladbrook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Ray was born July 4, 1923, to Gus and Ila (Rosenberger) Landt in Gladbrook where he lived most of his life. He enlisted in the United States Navy in August of 1942, serving during WWII. Ray proudly received a Good Conduct Medal during his time of service. Ray married Dorothy Pappas in 1946 and the two welcomed five children. He spent most of his work years as a Construction Supervisor for Gethmann Construction in Gladbrook. Ray was the Superintendent of Job Sites until retirement in 1983. Ray was a devoted member of the Legion Auxiliary, Post 127 American Legion, Gladbrook Inc. Co and Man Cave. Ray enjoyed any time spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He often would tell them, “Don’t do what I do, do what I say!”.
Ray will be missed by his children: Ellen (Phil) Skelley, of Lee’s Summit, MO, Michael (Ronda) Landt, of Zimmerman, MN, Joe Landt, of Gladbrook, Rodney (Terri) Landt, of Marshalltown, IA, and Ila (David) Willis, of Grinnell, 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his parents and a sister, Marjorie Mugge.
Ray’s grandson, Chad, will be the officiant for the services and has requested everyone in attendance to honor Ray by wearing plaid/flannel shirts.