Lynn K. Idler
January 12, 1949 ~ May 17, 2015
Lynn Kenny Idler, age 66 of Bassett, IA passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.
Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia, IA with Chaplain Brad Wysomierski officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City, IA.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Lynn’s Shop on Highway 18 in Bassett, Iowa. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. Online condolences for Lynn’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Lynn Kenny was born January 12, 1949, the son of Kenneth and Darlene (Bigelow) Idler. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1967. Following high school he and his brother-in-law Dennis George ran the Bassett Station where Lynn worked as a mechanic. On April 17, 1971 Lynn was married to Sandy Miller at the Little Brown Church near Nashua. The couple lived in Bassett where, Lynn and his brother-in-law Dennis went on to own the Highway 18 Truck Stop. While running the truck stop he would also help his dad and uncle tile fields. In the late 1970’s Lynn, his dad and Dennis went on to own Idler and Son’s Tiling until 1985. After tiling he began driving truck for Sonne Trucking, and in 1999 he began to drive truck for Hinz Ent. where he remained for 14 years.
Racing was number one for Lynn. He began racing car number 146 at the age of 18 and it remained a passion for more than 35 years. Playing washers, beanbags, and cards were a high priority following racing. He also enjoyed working on cars and going to the casino with Sandy.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Sandy of Bassett, IA; two sons, Todd Idler of Bassett, IA, Ryan Idler of Bassett, IA; sister, Joy (Dennis) George of Springfield, TN; special cousin, Bonnie Lore of Ionia, IA; special nieces Kim George of White House, TN, Michelle (Jeremy) Winter of Ionia, IA; great-niece and nephews, McKenzie, Will, and Lane Winter, Seth George; and many good friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; aunt Mildred Bigelow and uncle Vern Idler.
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Sandy, Todd, Ryan-With a very heavy heart, I send my deepest sympathy. Hold tight to all the great memories you have made. I enjoyed working with Lynn these pass 7 1/2 years and I will truly miss him. Judy Muller
So sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. We always enjoyed watching that 146 win many features when we lived in Cresco. Sandy, you and your family are in our prayers.
Warren & Carol Busse
Grinnell, Ia
watched lynn race that 146 car many sunday nights at mason city midway downs by Nashua the later in Allison hevan got a champ you guys are in our prayers rick and bonnie oudekerk des moines
Had the pleasure of seeing Lynn race for many years at Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Independence, West Union and on the Deery Series trail. The man was truly a class act all the way – he was what stock car racing is all about. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Tim Plantikow, Austin, Minn.
I have many wonderful memories from the race track and seeing Lynn race. Not to long ago he was in Kwik- Star joking with me about working to hard. My thoughts and prayers to Sandy and family
RIP Jumbo…….My sympathy to ALL of you. He was a great man!
Sandy and family , lourie and i want you to know that you all are in our hearts and thoughts at this time , our deepest heart felt sympathy, always enjoyed when met up on occasion at the race tracks, will always remember all our good times back when was teens , and now when will hear the thunder and rumble in the skys we will know that its lynn racing in the heavens take care , hugs
Sandy, you and your family are in my prayers and heart at this time. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to call. I have heard so many nice things about Lynn. One man told me today that he was a real straight shooter after saying what an honest man he was. God Bleass you all at this time.
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to the family in this time of need
Jumbo.what a true gentleman,he will be missed,RIP 146
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Jesus promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again at John 5:28,29 which talks about the resurrection hope. What a wonderful hope that will be! May this bible thought bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Sandy and family, so sorry for your loss. My memory of Lynn is him as a fourth grader pushing us first graders on the merry-go-round at school in Ionia. Thinking of you!