MCCORMICK, Louis C. (1937-2020)

MCCORMICK

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 7/6/2022 at 15:03:56

Louis Clarence McCormick
(December 2, 1937 - July 18, 2020)

Louis C. McCormick, 82, of Hartford IA, passed away on 7/18/2020 from Parkinsons. Services will be held at 2 p.m. September 14, 2020, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, IA. Those attending are requested to meet at the Administration Building prior to services. Lou was preceded in death by his father, Albert; mother, Eva; siblings, Jack, John, Milford, Harry and Sena Gentry; and grandson, Robert McCormick.
He is survived by the love of his life, Mona McCormick; daughters, Sunshine Collins and Sabrina McCormick of this marriage; sons, John and Louis McCormick; daughters, Jacquie McCormick and Judy Marts from his previous marriage; siblings, Milton McCormick, Alma Kelly and Eve Higgins. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Louis, or "Poppy," joined the United States Navy when be became of age. After his honorable discharge, he continued to work hard and play harder. He ran successful nightclubs over the years, including HiBaby Lounge, Nashville Club, Toad Holler, and Super Toad. He retired with his last adventure of MonaLou's Tradingpost in Hartford, IA. The business is still open and now operated by his surviving spouse and immediate family.
Lou led a life that was his very own and always did things "his way." He was a husband, a father, a brother, a grandpa, a friend, a business owner, a musician, and so much more. His kindness and strength will be honored in our hearts forever. This memorial is provided by Overton Funeral Home, 501 West Ashland Ave., Indianola, Iowa, http://www.overtonfuneral.com/