Hugh W. Landa, 03 Jun 1928 - 03 Dec 2015

LANDA, GROVES, EWOLDT, WALTERS, PARKER

Posted By: Sandy Ficken (email)
Date: 12/10/2015 at 14:19:24

Obituary for Hugh W. Landa

Hugh W. Landa, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his sons, Wayne (Julie) Landa, Keith (Laurie) Landa, and Craig (Christine) Landa; his daughter, Dawn (Bill) Walters; sister, Kathryn (Ray) Parker; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Hugh was born on the family farm near Williamsburg, Iowa, on June 3, 1928, the son of Rasmus “Ross” and Ethel (Groves) Landa. At the age of 16, he graduated from Williamsburg High School. On January 14, 1951, he married Elaine Ewoldt in Cedar Rapids. Hugh honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Hugh owned and operated Landa Painting for 35 years. He enjoyed bowling, gambling, working in his garden, and watching westerns. Hugh was also an avid reader and card player. Hugh and Elaine made many great memories traveling, especially to the islands in the Caribbean and to Alaska. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; daughter, Diane; and brother, Curtis (Dorothy) Landa.

Memorials are suggested to Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.

Stewart Baxter Funeral Home
The Gazette, 04 Dec 2015, 9a