Obituary of Paul J. Egenes

Paul J. Egenes, 88, passed away August 22, 2014, at Park Centre in Newton. Paul, the son of Peter and Clara (Malmin) Egenes, was born November 10, 1925, in McCallsburg, IA. After serving his country during World War II with the US Army, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Grinnell College. He would later reside in Newton and was employed by the Maytag Company in the risk management department, retiring after 39 years. On January 3, 1953, Paul was united in marriage with Lois A. Landdeck in McCallsburg. He devoted his life to family, church and community, and was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Newton (where he was in the choir and men’s coffee), Sons of Norway, Jasper County Historical Society, Newton YMCA board member, Newton Community Theater; Newton Public Library and Newton Noon Kiwanis. In retirement, he enjoyed playing and watching tennis. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife Lois on May 11, 2014; a brother Harold; and two sisters: Marcella and Eleanor. Paul will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Those left to honor Paul’s memory include his daughter Marie Leitao of Birmingham, MI; son Matt (Dianne) Egenes of University Park, TX; his five grandchildren: Jack Leitao, Anna Leitao, Peter “P.J.” Egenes, Michael Egenes and Kate Leitao; a sister Helen Sarsfield of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; a brother Orvis Egenes of Albuquerque, New Mexico; as well as many nieces and nephews; and his many friends. Funeral services for Paul will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the First Lutheran Church in Newton. A lunch and time of fellowship with the family, will follow the service Saturday at the church. Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be given in Paul’s name to the First Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, in the Warren County Township Cemetery, near McCallsburg.