One of the couple’s children, Anntoinette Erickson, now represents the Noah L. His wife, Sara Ann, also known as Sally, died a year later. Noah Lacona founded the well-known Italian restaurant in 1946 and died in 2017 at age 93. He is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn his parents Robert and Margaret brother Michael Dittmer son in law Gerry Thompson, and brother in law, Jerry Sternquist.The fate of a nearly 76-year-old restaurant that has become a central Iowa institution may soon be in the hands of a Polk County judge.Ī dispute among members of the Lacona family, which founded the Noah’s Ark restaurant in Des Moines, has spilled into court, with one faction representing a trust that owns the real estate and one faction representing the company that operates the restaurant. Coke, cashews, chicken, and chocolate were some of his favorite foods.įranklin will be greatly missed by his wife Charlotte children: Debra Dittmer, Robert (Marina) Dittmer, Anita Dittmer, and Nadine Thompson grandchildren: Jeremy (Jessica) Dittmer, Amber Dittmer, Nate Thompson, Zoey Thompson, Curtis Weis, Rebecca Heaton, William Heaton, and Jared Heaton great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Paul, Waylon, Connor, and Logan siblings: Germain (Mary Ellen) Dittmer, Mary Lou (Leon) Hartogh, Lola Sternquist, Deloris (Don) Van Ryswyk, Roberta (Dick) Burnett, Jolene Dittmer, Wendell (Vicki) Dittmer, Ruby (Neil) Moon, Matt (Becky) Dittmer, and Marjorie (Steve) Worley many extended family and friends. He enjoyed bluegrass and country music, square dancing, camping, spending winters in Texas, collecting A&W and Coke items, and playing cards. He was appointed to City Council and then later voted in as mayor of Lacona. He was an EMT / Firefighter volunteer for 42 years, holding the positions of Rescue Chief and Fire Captain. Part of that learning came from his love of being a member of the Lacona Fire Department, Warren Co Mutual, and Western Iowa Mutual Insurance. He would often say he had 84 years of learning at the University of Life. He then worked McConnell Concessions for 20 years until his last figure 8 race on May 22, 2021. He owned and operated Whole Punch for 5 years. Which he owned and operated for 22 years. In 1969 he moved back to Lacona and worked on the family farm, before opening Dittmer Sales and Services. While working construction he traveled with the family all over the state of Iowa. In 2007 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Heaton.įranklin was a hard worker and in 1960's he worked for Bobby Obrien Construction, Merrick, JD Armstrong, and Dusenberg Construction. In 1956 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Wallace and to this union they were blessed with Debra, Robert, Anita, and Nadine. After school he worked as a janitor and later as the bus mechanic / superintendent for SEW Schools. Dittmer was born December 18, 1936, to Robert and Margaret (Schurman) Dittmer in rural Lucas County near Lacona. The service may also be viewed by following the link:įranklin J.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lacona Fire Department or Rosemount Cemetery. Dittmer, 84, of Lacona were held Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
Lacona - Funeral services for Franklin J.
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