Earl R. Mead Obituary
We bid farewell to Earl R. Mead of Onawa, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 20, 2025 at the age of 79. Earl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Mead and Edith Mead (Daniels); his wife Alice Mead; and his siblings, Rex Mead, Larry Mead, Dennis Mead, Esther Mead Aalseth and Margaret Mead Morones.
He is survived by: his son Kevin Mead of Topeka, Kansas; his siblings, Steven Mead (Chris), Wayne Mead (Luci), Bill Mead (Deb), Eric Mead, Mabel Mead and Ellen Brownlee (Lyle); and his sisters-in-law, Nancy Mead and Dorothy Mead. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Smithland United Methodist Church (121 Washington St, Smithland, IA 51056).
