August 23 1936 May 21 2020
Obituary Dallas D. Gummert, age 83, of Ames, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home, The Rose of Ames. Due to guidelines for social distancing, a rolling visitation where there are no more than 10 people gathered at any one time will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Adams Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 and the attendance will be limited to family only. Burial will be in the Slater Municipal Cemetery. Dallas D. Gummert was born on August 23, 1936 to Arthur and Francis (Runner) Gummert in rural Marshall County. Growing up, the Gummert family moved around, but always lived on farm ground. After school, Dallas became a full-time farmer alongside his family. On July 27, 1957, Dallas was united in marriage with Charlene Knouse at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. The couple lived in the Radcliffe community until they moved to Huxley in 1977. Dallas and Charlene both worked for Iowa State University. Dallas worked in the Ames Laboratory, where he worked for many years until his retirement. Dallas was a caring man that lived his life through his love of the Lord. He treasured his family, friends, and his dogs, Tipper and most recently Jinx. When Dallas and Charlene were in their younger years, they would pack up a camper to go up to Two Harbors, MN for camping, fishing, and quality time together. Dallas also enjoyed collecting model cars and working on cars and motorcycles. He loved wrestling, especially those Cyclones! He had a strong passion for his yardwork over the years. He would mow two or three times a week to keep it maintained to his liking. If he was not working on his yard, he would go over to his neighbors’ houses to help them with their yardwork! Dallas is survived by his son, Doug (Sue) Gummert of Des Moines; his daughter, Connie (Chris) Enderson of Minburn; grandchildren, Stacey Gummert, Amy Gummert, Michael Sheldahl, and Nathan Sheldahl; and his brothers, Paul Gummert of Story City and Les (Sharon) Gummert of Conrad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Gummert on January 1, 2006; and his parents, Arthur and Francis Gummert. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left to Dallas’ family at www.adamssoderstrum.com or mailed to the Dallas Gummert family C/O Adams Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, Ames, Iowa, 50010. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dallas’ name may be directed to the Furry Friends Refuge. To send flowers to the family of Dallas D. Gummert please visit our Tribute Store. Events May26 Visitation Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:30AM – 11:00AM Adams Funeral Home 502 Douglas Avenue Ames, IA 50010 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Dallas’s Visitation. Guaranteed delivery before Dallas’s Visitation begins. May26 Funeral Service Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:00AM – 11:40AM Adams Funeral Home 502 Douglas Avenue Ames, IA 50010 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Dallas’s Funeral Service. Guaranteed delivery before Dallas’s Funeral Service begins. Memorial Contributions Furry Friends Refuge 1211 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 222-0009 Visit website
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dallas D Gummert August 23 1936 May 21 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Ames, state: Iowa