George W. Medlin

George William Medlin, 65, of Nora Springs, IA, died from heart and kidney failure on Monday, September 23, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd St. N.W. – Rockford, IA, (via the Nora Springs exit) with Pastor Judy Wooton officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue – Mason City. The family requests casual attire. Memorials may be directed to the George Medlin memorial fund in care of his family. George was born August 6, 1948, in Mason City, the son of George Lyle and Della (Nowlan) Medlin. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1968. George was united in marriage to Ann Kofoot on December 19, 1970, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. In 1969, he became employed with Northwestern States Portland Cement Company/ Holcim Cement Plant, where he worked for 42 years (1969 - 2001 active employment and 2001-2011non-active/disabled employment). George enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed camping, backyard fires and making people laugh. George always touched somebody's heart wherever he went. George is survived by his wife of 42 years: Ann Medlin of Nora Springs; son: Brent Medlin and wife Amy of Rockford; daughter: Brenda Weed and husband Mike of Wixom, MI; 3 grandchildren: Wyatt Medlin, Garrett Medlin and Kodi Weed; 4 brothers: Ed Allen and wife Marciel of Humboldt, IA, Jerry Allen and wife Janice of Mason City, Robert Medlin and wife Doris of Oskaloosa, IA, and Jim Medlin and wife Barb of Mason City; and many special nieces and nephews. He is also survived by extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Donna Wentworth and husband Wayne; special niece: Cherri Ezarski; and his mother and father-in-law: Myrle and Cora Kofoot.

Memorials may be directed to the George Medlin memorial fund in care of his family.

Visitation:
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at Major Erickson Funeral Home

Service:
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 21 3rd St. N.W. – Rockford, IA, (via the Nora Springs exit).