Edwin Montgomery

Edwin Montgomery, 88 of Carroll, died early Sunday, December 11, 2011 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Pianists will be Marcy Anderson and Nancy Davis. Vocalists will be Craig Rowels and the First United Methodist Men’s Choir. Lector will be Andre Montgomery. Gift Bearers will be Ed’s grandsons, Michael and Daniel Montgomery. Eucharistic Ministers will be: Tom Schapman, Bob Tigges and Tim Fitzpatrick. Military Honors will be conducted at the church by the Carroll American Legion. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Thursday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. by the parish. The family will also receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday at the church until time of the funeral mass. Online condolences may be left for Ed’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Born on October 3, 1923 at Galva, Iowa, Edwin E. was the son of Lewis and Caroline (Welte) Montgomery. He attended school in Carroll and graduated from Carroll High School. Following his formal education Ed served overseas during World War II in the United States Army. Among his decorations were four Bronze Battle Star Medals, the Bronze Star Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. On October 5, 1946 he married Rita Schapman at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. Following their marriage Ed and Rita made their home in Carroll. Throughout his lifetime Ed was a church restoration artist and worked at Langenfeld Studios, Schettler Studios, and later owned and operated Montgomery Specialty Company. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, music and concerts, and spending time with his entire family. Ed was dedicated to working out several times each week at Anytime Fitness. In August of 2010 he took part in an Honor Flight to Washington, DC to see the World War II Memorial. He was a member of St. Lawrence Parish and the Carroll American Legion. Survivors include three children: Deborah Callender and Gil Leonardson of Parker, CO, Marla and Bill Janning of Carroll, Mark and Jackie Montgomery of Carroll; four grandsons: Tom (Anne) Callender of Littleton, CO, Dr. Jack Janning of Carroll, Daniel Montgomery of Ames, and Michel Montgomery of Ames; one great-grandson, Tommy Callender of Littleton, CO; one brother, Dr. Louis (Mary) Montgomery D.D.S. of Waterloo; two sisters-in-law: Jeanette Montgomery of Aberdeen, SD, and Joan Schapman of Carroll; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rita in December, 2006; two sisters: Mildred Howard and Elayne Stalzer; and two brothers: Delbert and Everett Montgomery.

Edwin Montgomery

October 3, 1923 - December 11, 2011