Carpenter, Alan 1939-2014

CARPENTER, SILLACI, RENINGER, STORMS

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Date: 2/5/2014 at 12:34:25

Alan Carpenter, 74, died at his home Jan. 11, 2014. He was born in Newton on May 5, 1939. He graduated from Newton High School in 1957 and Luther College in 1962. He began working for Travelers Insurance Company as a claims adjuster and worked his way up to management positions. His work took him to several states, and after 42 years with the company, he retired and continued to live in Florida.

For many years, he enjoyed working with wood, antiques and was a skilled craftsman. Retirement gave him time to travel the world with his wife Rebecca. In addition to pleasure trips to the seven continents, his passion of serving others took him on 28 missions. He provided reading glasses to the less fortunate in countries such as South Sudan, Peru, Cuba, Namibia and villages of the Amazon. His love of God influenced all aspects of his life including love for his family and friends.

As his health declined because of pulmonary fibrosis, he continued to feel blessed, was at peace and ready to meet Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mabel Carpenter; an infant sister; and his daughter, Stephanie Sillaci. Besides his wife, Rebecca, survivors include his brother, Dave (Donita) Carpenter of Newton; his sister, JoAnn Reninger (Tom) of Tucson, Ariz.; uncle and aunt Gerald and Dorothy Carpenter; step-son Chris (Anne) Storms; nephews; nieces; cousins; and step-granddaughters.

Donations may be made to the Alan and Rebecca Endowment Scholarship at Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101-1043, or Halifax Health Hospice, 1250 St. Road 15A, Suite 5 DeLand, FL 32720.

A celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Northland Church in Longwood, Fla. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.