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Loyal Summers

June 10, 1944 - May 29, 2010

Loyal ?Joe? Summers, age 65, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia. Joe was born June 10, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Clarence and Margaret (Hornback) Summers. He grew up in Tyrone, Iowa before moving to Albia, where he attended school. Joe served his country in the Navy. After the service, Joe married Janet Zotz on June 7, 1969 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Albia. They shared 40 wonderful years of marriage and to this union 3 sons were born. Joe was a member of St. Mary?s Church in Albia, Eagles Club, Local 43 Laborers Union, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends. Joe was also very generous and enjoyed volunteering his time to help others. He is survived by his wife Janet of Albia; his 3 sons, Jeff (Ronda) Summers of Aurora, CO, Jerry (Tracy) Summers on Phoenix, AZ, and Justin (Jamie) Summers of Sacramento, CA; and 3 grandchildren, Alex, Joseph, and Johnathon Summers. Joe is also survived by 2 sisters, Vonnie Christy of Albia and Lori Keiffer of Hampton, IL; 1 brother, Jim Summers of Albia; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margaret; 4 brothers Irvin, Kenny, Clarence ?Shag?, and Chester Summers in infancy; and 3 sisters, Evelyn Rhinehart, Mary Smith, and Margaret Keyes Smith. In Lieu of Flowers a memorial has been established to Hospice of Monroe County.

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Loyal ?Joe? Summers, age 65, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia. Joe was born June 10, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Clarence and Margaret (Hornback) Summers. He grew up in Tyrone, Iowa before... View Obituary & Service Information

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