Fred Lande's Obituary
Fred D. Lande of Ames, Iowa. Frederick D. Lande was born July 24, 1932, in Huxley, Iowa the son of S.A. and Clara Erickson Lande. He grew up on a farm in Huxley and graduated from Huxley High School. He married Kay on June 26, 1987. They have been long term residents of Ames. Fred worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation from 1955-1995 in the Material Supplies and Inventory Department. Fred ran the score board for the ISU Men's Basketball team at Hilton for 34 years. Fred and Kay were avid Cyclone fans. Fred is survived by his wife, Kay Lande of Ames, a daughter, Diane (Ralph) Merrill of Smithfield, Utah. Four grandchildren, Heather, Mandy, Anthony, and Jeremy. Kay's children Alan (Tina Ent) Widener of Ankeny, Kim (John) Thornton of St. Louis, MO; Greg Widener of Ames, Mike (Lonnie) Widener of Boone. Grandchildren: Andrew (Nicky) Thornton, Brian (Megan) Thornton, Curtis (Karrie) Widener, Amanda Widener, and Austin Widener: Great Grandchildren, Avery, Aidan, Elliot Thornton, and Grayson Widener. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and daughter Debbie. A Celebration of life will be held on December 17, 2022, from 1-3:00 p.m. with a Toast to Fred's life at 3:00p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010, please dress in your favorite Iowa State clothing. Fred has asked in lieu of flowers please make memorials to Iowa State Athletic Foundation or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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