Humphrey, Leighton L. (1921-2007)

HUMPHREY, BROWN, PETERSON, LAU, MCKIM, MILLER

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 2/14/2013 at 11:18:10

Leighton L. Humphrey
(December 30, 1921 - December 15, 2007)

Leighton L. Humphrey, 85, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Leighton was born on December 30, 1921, in Fertile, Iowa, the son of Paul and Verna Lucille (Brown) Humphrey, at the home of his grandparents, E. E. Brown. He graduated from Fertile High School.

Leighton married Gladys Peterson on September 29, 1946, at the Lake Mills Evangelical Lutheran Church. Their marriage lasted for sixty-one years.

Leighton held various jobs early in his life and retired after several years as an employee of the state of Iowa. An active member of his church, he served many years on the staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s “Lutheran Sentinel” publication. A proud World War II veteran and longtime member of the American Legion, he earned a Bronze Star while serving his country.

Leighton enjoyed several pastimes. An avid fisherman, he took yearly fishing trips with his family to Canada and northern Minnesota. A sports fan, he followed the Hawkeyes and Packers with special intensity. He enjoyed family barbecues and Sunday dinners, gardening, reading, listening to music, following the daily cryptoquote, and having morning coffee with friends. In short, Leighton enjoyed life, especially spending time with his family and friends.

Leighton is survived by his wife, Gladys; his three children, William (Karen) Humphrey, of Lake Mills, James Humphrey, of New Ulm, Minnesota, and Mary (Orlan) Lau, of Lake Mills; thirteen grandchildren: Michelle, Chad, Derek, Chelsea, Matthew, Jessica, Megan, Stephanie, Nathan, Teresa, Rachael, Cory and Alex; nine great-grandchildren: Hannah, Drew, Connor, Noah, Macie, Jordyn, Hailey, Lucas, and William; two brothers, Robert (Karen) Humphrey, of Clear Lake, and Wayne (Janet) Humphrey, of Deming, New Mexico; and one sister, Cleo McKim, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Miller, of Lake Mills; and one brother-in-law, Orvin (Lynn) Peterson, of Waterloo, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lucille Humphrey; his son, Stephen Humphrey; his grandson, Michael Humphrey; his great-grandson Spencer Humphrey; his brother, Earl Humphrey, and his in-laws, Emil and Evelyn Peterson and Robert McKim.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, December 17, 2007, at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at the Lake Mills Evangelical Synod Church with Pastor Karl Hermanson officiating. Burial will take place at the Lake Mills Synod Cemetery with Military Honors performed by the Lake Mills Otto/Chose Post #235.

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