Milo D. Umble

June 7, 1928 - March 18, 2017

Milo Durl Umble, age 88 of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics in Knoxville. Milo's wishes were to be cremated and a graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Greenwood Cemetery, north of Knoxville, with Pastor Raymond Bettis officiating. Milo was born on June 7, 1928 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Melvin and Vinnie Jeanette (Ritchie) Umble. On April 30, 1949 Milo and Delores Ann Dickenson were united in marriage. Milo and Deloris have shared 67 years of marriage together before Milo's passing and they were blessed with three children; Michael Kent, Janet, and Peggy. Milo began working at a very young age. He worked on a railroad as a teenager. He worked for Maytag and for 34 years Milo worked for Pella Corp in Pella, Iowa. Milo enjoyed camping, fishing, and especially being with his family. Milo was preceded in death by his son Michael Kent Umble; two brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Delores Umble of Knoxville; two daughters, Janet Brungardt and Peggy Smith; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established in Milo's memory to the Church of God of Knoxville. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Milo's family with services.