Mr. Underwood is the father of David Underwood and father-in-law to Stan's niece, Amy. Amy and Dave's two boys, Hunter and Blake, are often featured on this blog.
We join with the family in mourning the shocking loss of their dear father and grandfather.
Carl Underwood
Carl Underwood, 73, of Ollie, died as the result of an accident at his home August 6, 2010.
He was born near Ainsworth, IA September 6, 1936, the son of Milbern R. and Julia M. Koehler Underwood.
Carl was a young boy when his family moved to Ollie, where he grew up, attended school and graduated from Ollie High School in 1956. He married Jonita Baker on June 2, 1957, in Richland. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2007.
Carl was a lifelong farmer and retired in 2003. He was a member of Prairie View United Methodist Church and Packwood Lions Club. Carl enjoyed working as a carpenter and in his spare time liked to boat and water ski.
Carl is survived by his wife, Jonita, daughters: Julie Underwood of Runnells and Carla (Ron) Erwin of Nashua, IA, son, David (Amy) Underwood of West Des Moines, five grandchildren, two brothers: Richard (Beverly) Underwood of Ollie and Don (Janice) Underwood of Coralville, and many nieces and nephews. His parents and son Dwight preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Prairie View United Methodist Church near Ollie with Rev. David Peterson, Rev. Jane Jordan and Rev. Denny Coon officiating.
Carl is survived by his wife, Jonita, daughters: Julie Underwood of Runnells and Carla (Ron) Erwin of Nashua, IA, son, David (Amy) Underwood of West Des Moines, five grandchildren, two brothers: Richard (Beverly) Underwood of Ollie and Don (Janice) Underwood of Coralville, and many nieces and nephews. His parents and son Dwight preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Prairie View United Methodist Church near Ollie with Rev. David Peterson, Rev. Jane Jordan and Rev. Denny Coon officiating.
Burial will be in the Ollie Cemetery. Visitation at Prairie View United Methodist Church will open at 4:00 P.M. Monday, the family will be present 6-8:00 P.M. Monday evening.
Memorials to Prairie View United Methodist Church or the Ollie Volunteer First Responders may be left at the church or mailed to the family at 26224 320th Street, Ollie, IA-52576.
Arrangements are in the care of Gould Funeral Home, Richland.
