Edwin Lack
February 02, 2013
Edwin Arthur Lack, 85, of Des Moines, passed away on February 3, 2013, at Valley View Village.
Visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m., with the funeral service at 1 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Ed was born in Des Moines to Clarence and Selma Lack on August 22, 1927. He graduated from East High School. Ed served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he worked many years. He was a member of Auburn-Union Park Masonic Lodge #592 and Eastern Star North Gate Lodge 417. Ed enjoyed flower gardening and reading. He also enjoyed volunteering in various capacities for several community service organizations.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn of 57 years; children, Randy Lack of Altoona, Iowa, Sherry Samperi of Huntington Beach, California, Deborah (Brian) Delk of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, and Alan Lack of Des Moines; and his grandchildren, Melissa Curtis, Ashley Lack, Madison and Ian Delk, and Joshua Lack. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Robert and Donald Lack.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Valley View Building Fund.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lynn Lively
02/08/2013
Dearest Marilyn, I worked at Des Moines General with your mother Leta for many years. I had to work today otherwise I would have been to the funeral. Take care and know God loves you all and you will be together again someday, Lynn
Constance Vande Krol
02/08/2013
Randy,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this time of loss.
Sharla Fredericksen
02/08/2013
I am so glad to have known your family through Calvary Baptist Church. I can still remember the times when our small group met at your house. I know that you have fond memories of the times you spent with my parents. I am sure they welcomed Ed with loving arms. Your family has ment so much to many of us over the past years. May Jesus surround your family with love during this difficult time.
Rick Lewis
02/07/2013
I was blessed to have known Ed Lack. I worked with Ed for many years at the Main Post Office in Des Moines. Ed had the kindest heart and was so knowledgable in areas related to work. We also enjoyed talking about the Bible. I so enjoyed working with Ed. He was a man of godly integrity. I look forward to seeing him again in glory.
roger and beverly williams
02/06/2013
we will keep you in our prayers
Rev. Cheryl R. Thomas
02/04/2013
Ed Lack contributed so much to Calvary Baptist Church, as we reviewed the church history Ed's name kept coming up on critical planning committees and mission efforts. Ed was a visionary with a love of God that looked with kindness on other human beings. It was an honor to know him. Pastor Cheryl.
Lynne Murphy
02/04/2013
I have many good memories of Ed from church. I enjoyed going to their house to visit when they couldn't come out. Ed certainly had a passion for giving to worthy causes. He will be missed! My sympathies to Marilyn, Randy, Sherry, Debbie, Alan, and family.
Luann Rowat
02/04/2013
I remember your dad had such pride and joy when all his and Marilyn's grandchildren were born. Always loved talking about them! Ed loved to talk and visit with people in their small backyard in his lawnchair. Many, many good memories of him at Calvary as well.