Gailen Albert Allwood Obituary (1944

Gailen A. Allwood, 67, of Westgate, Iowa, died on Friday afternoon, January 20, 2012 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident that day. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Westgate with Rev. Herbert C. Mueller III officiating. Visitation: 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and for one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. Interment: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. A Memorial Fund has been established. Online Obituary at: www.jamison-schmitzfuneralhome.com Gailen Albert Allwood was born April 14, 1944 at West Union, Iowa, the son of Clair & Martha (Lenius) Allwood. At the age of 4 Gailen moved with his family to Benson, Arizona where he received his education and graduated from Benson High School in 1964. Gailen moved back to Iowa and was united in marriage to Donna Lee Dreier on September 27, 1974 at Galena, Illinois. Gailen started his working career as a self-employed construction contractor. He then went on to work at Ruff's Elevator in Westgate and the Maynard Coop. He was currently employed by Innovative Ag, the City of Westgate and for Larry Treptow at Growmark. Gailen worked part time for many farmers in the Westgate and Maynard area. Gailen was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church at Westgate. He enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, camping, fishing, gardening and helping his children and grandchildren. Gailen is survived by his children: Brenda Smith of Maynard, Sue (Dan) VanSkyhawk of Westgate, Patty Wolff of Westgate, Leslie (Bylinda) Allwood of Westgate, and Gayle (Chris) Heins of Luana; 15 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; Brother: Joseph (Anita) Allwood of Grinnell; Sister: Judy Daggett of Benson, Arizona and several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife: Donna on March 28, 2007.