Marlyn Wayne Hupfeld, 82, of Liscomb, IA, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015, at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad, IA. Memorial services were held, Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Anderson Funeral Homes, 405 W. Main St. Marshalltown. A private family burial will follow at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Oakview Nursing Home building fund in Conrad, or Hospice Compassus in Cedar Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Marlyn was born to Clarence L. and Mable L. (Knoop) Hupfeld on May 17, 1932, in Monroe Township, Benton County, IA. He graduated from Dysart High School in 1950. After graduation, he farmed with his dad and brother, Carroll, on their family farm near Dysart until he joined the United States Army in 1953. Marlyn served his country honorably in the Korean War.

Marlyn was united in marriage to Marilyn A. Altemeier on August 14, 1955. They were parents to four sons: Allen, Roger, Craig and Kenneth. They purchased and raised their family on Marilyn’s parents’ farm west of Liscomb. Marlyn truly loved farming. It was the passion of his life. He was a progressive farmer who understood the importance of soil conservation. He was one of the first farmers to adopt a “no till” soil management program.

Marlyn was a member of Bethel Grove Church, where he had served as deacon and chairman of the board, and the Conrad American Legion. He also served on the Conrad Co-op Board and Heart of Iowa Telecommunications Board.

Marlyn is survived by his sons, Roger and Craig (Debbie) Hupfeld, all of Liscomb; Marilyn, the mother of his children, and 1970-71 AFS son, Ludwig from Switzerland; daughter-in-law- Marilyn of Bondurant; grandchildren, Chad, Amanda, Ryan, Callen, Coy, Kendall; great-grandchildren Allena, Olin, Star, Summer, Skylar and Sunny. Preceding Marlyn in death are his parents; sons Allen and Kenneth; brothers Kenneth and Carroll. *