John Richard Lindsay

John Richard Lindsay was born December 17, 1925 at Lamont, Iowa the son of John Edward and Edna Cook Lindsay. He attended local schools and graduated with the Lamont High School Class of 1943. John entered the United States Army on March 31, 1944 and served honorably in the Europeon Theatre until his discharge on May 11, 1946. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge where he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

John and Mildred Popham were united in marriage on February 17, 1948. To this union were born two children: Linda and Leon. They lived in Lamont their entire lives. John was a DX Tank Driver for many years and a Lamont and Starmont bus driver for 49 years. He also enjoyed raising cattle. John and Mildred were active members of the Lamont Baptist Church. John also was a former member of the Lamont Fire Department and a longtime member of the Lamont American Legion. John was an active community member where he was affectionately known as the local Town and Cemetery Historian. He treasured all his family, especially his grandchildren.

John Lindsay ,89, entered into his eternal rest on August 19, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two half brothers: Arthur and George Lindsay; and his wife Mildred.

Survivors include his daughter: Linda (Todd) Darrach of Rhome, TX; his son Leon (Diana) Lindsay of Owatonna, MN; five grandsons: Ryan (Danielle) Federlick of Decater, TX; Kerry (Jesse) Lindsay of Cleveland, MN; Kane (Jenna) Lindsay of Woodbury, MN; Kyle (Erin) Lindsay of Richfield,MN; and Kade Lindsay of Mankato,MN; five great grandsons, and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 22, 2015 in the Lamont Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Hall officiating. Music provided by Karen Kremer. Casketbearers will be: Todd Darrach, Ryan Federlick, Kerry Lindsay, Kane Lindsay, Kyle Lindsay, and Kade Lindsay. Interment with military rites by the Lamont American Legion at Campton-Oak Hill Cemetery east of Lamont.

The visitation will take place at the Lamont Baptist Church from 5 to 7 PM on Friday and after 9:30 A.M. Saturday. The Fawcett Funeral Home of Lamont is assisting the family with arrangements.