Angelo Palmer
August 31, 2009
Angelo John "Babe" Palmer, 86, of Des Moines passed away on August 31, 2009, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston surrounded by his loving family. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with burial following at St. Ambrose Cemetery in Des Moines. The family will greet friends from 4-9 PM Thursday evening at the Church where there will be a 5 PM Rosary service and a 7 PM scripture service.
Angelo was a Navy veteran of WW II and served as a pharmacist's mate. He was a store manager and chief pharmacist for Walgreen's for 43 years serving in various stores in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. He served 3 terms on the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and was the first retail practicing pharmacist in the state of Iowa to be appointed to the board. He was a Polk Co. Reserve Deputy Sheriff working with drug abuse. For 27 years he practiced drug abuse work for various companies, the latest being United Community Service Company. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the Bellizzi MacRae American Legion Post #659, the Iowa Pharmacists Association and was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife Charlotte Palmer of Des Moines, his sons Samuel (Barbara) Palmer of Lady Lake, Florida and Michael (Tomi Sue) Palmer of Norwalk, his daughters Charlotte Marie Palmer of Mountain View, California, Susan (Terry) Bohle of Bolingbrook, Illinois, Elizabeth Palmer of Des Moines and Carol Palmer (Dan Chase) of Des Moines, his brother Rev. Frank Palmer of Des Moines, sister Mary Grochala of Des Moines as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Mary Palmer, brothers Joseph, James, Anthony and Rev. Samuel Palmer and an infant son Timothy.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Parish Foundation or the Italian American Cultural Center.
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Susan Hanosh, RPh
10/20/2009
I worked for Angelo when I was a student at Drake. We worked together at the old Merle Hay Mall location in the early 1980's. He was an inspiration for a young pharmacy student. Her taught us to give of ourselves, respect each other and never stop trying to learn. My favorite memory is Angelo telling me about his love for Cold pizza with peanut butter on it. My sincere thoughts are with you. I know that Angelo will live on in all his children and that the laughter and joy that you shared will never die.
Scott Geary
09/03/2009
Sorry for your loss Mike. I wish your family the best. In case I can't make it.
Scott Geary
Deb Hoover
09/03/2009
Charlotte,
I was sorry to hear about your father. I know how difficult it is, even if they are very sick. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deb Hoover
Laura and Glenn Smith
09/02/2009
Carol,
We were very saddened to hear about your father's passing. While we know that words are only a small gesture of support, we want you to know that his spirit has touched many people's lives. May time along with loving memories help you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Heartfelt sympathy to you and yours,
Laura, Glenn, Quinn and Landon
Melody Drake
09/02/2009
Carol -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please extend my sympathies to your mother and your entire family. While it's difficult to see beyond the sorrow today, may your memories help comfort you tomorrow. Take care and know you have the support of your friends and family to help you through this.
With my deepest sympathy,
Melody
Cathleen DeCook
09/01/2009
Dear Carol,
Please accept and extend to your family my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May the love of your family surround you and memories bring you comfort during this time.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers,
Cathleen DeCook
Jeff & Becky Werner
09/01/2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.