Hugh W. Landa
June 3, 1928 ~ December 3, 2015
Hugh W. Landa, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his sons, Wayne (Julie) Landa, Keith (Laurie) Landa, and Craig (Christine) Landa; his daughter, Dawn (Bill) Walters; sister, Kathryn (Ray) Parker; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Hugh was born on the family farm near Williamsburg, Iowa, on June 3, 1928, the son of Rasmus 'Ross' and Ethel (Groves) Landa. At the age of 16, he graduated from Williamsburg High School. On January 14, 1951, he married Elaine Ewoldt in Cedar Rapids. Hugh honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Hugh owned and operated Landa Painting for 35 years. He enjoyed bowling, gambling, working in his garden, and watching westerns. Hugh was also an avid reader and card player. Hugh and Elaine made many great memories traveling, especially to the islands in the Caribbean and to Alaska. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; daughter, Diane; and brother, Curtis (Dorothy) Landa.
Memorials are suggested to Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.
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Craig, Christine and kids – We are so sorry for your loss. We know what a difficult time this has been for you all. We are thinking of you with sympathy. If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. Lots of love,
Angela & Dennis Jordan
Craig and family, I am sorry for your loss.
Hugh was a very good man! I will miss hearing him say “YO” as I knocked on the door and he’d welcome me into his room and tell me about the news from the paper he read daily! Never to let me rush out without a good conversation over a few lemon drops! I’m sorry for your loss and I send prayers to the family! If I could have a grandpa like Hugh I would’ve loved every bit of time spent with him and glad I was able to value the time I did get to know him, working where I do! He was so funny and full of smiles!
Hugh was my neighbor for many years. He was a very nice and friendly man..Always had a story for us. Will always remember him out taking care of his flowers and the yard. He and Elaine will be missed. Our thoughts are with all the children, grandkids and their families. Neighbor Randy and Becky. P.S. Thanks Craig for letting me help with picking those boulders out of the yard so you could take them home.
It’s been just about a few months since you’ve been gone from our facility.. Miss you lots Hugh! No one here that was such an avid reader and to tell your western stories like you! Everyday walking past your old room and seeing someone else in there is still hard. Thank you for all the smiles and laughter you shared will never forget you!