Marlin Cromwell

WODEN – Marlin I. Cromwell, 73, of Woden died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt.

Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden.

There will be no visitation. Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marlin Ilo Cromwell, the son of Noah and Francis (Linton) Cromwell, was born October 13, 1941 in Boone, Iowa. He attended school in Boone County. Marlin served his country in the National Guard. On June 9, 1990 Marlin was united in marriage to Barbara Phillips Lorenzen in Forest City. Marlin worked many years as a truck driver. He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing, camping, having family gatherings, playing cards and driving semi. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was a member of Iowa Motor Truck Association.

Marlin is survived by his step-children, Kim (Larry) Flatebo of Woden, Susan (Darrell) Brandt of Buffalo Center, Robert (Lisa) Lorenzen of Mason City, Tammra Lorenzen of West Bend, Patricia (Clay) Hobbs of Britt, Pamela (Bryce) Juhl of Fort Dodge, and Scott Lorenzen of Lincolnton, Georgia; seventeen step-grandchildren; many step-great grandchildren; a sister, Eileen (Edward) McCoy; two nieces; and a nephew..

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara, Sept. 28, 2004; and daughter, Terry Rodgers, Oct. 31, 2010.