Lon Pallas, 85, passed away December 19, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. He was born June 7, 1940 in Spring Ranch, NE to Joseph and Mary (Hubl) Pallas.
Lon married Kay Dundee on February 24, 1990, and the couple enjoyed spending their winters in Florida and traveling the world. He worked most of his life in upper management in the manufacturing field and as a small business owner. In his free time he enjoyed playing golf with a special group of friends. He was very involved with his church, Ankeny First United Methodist Church, and took part in the Malawi Ministry and made ten mission trips to Malawi, Africa. He also took part in the Carpenters for Christ group in Florida where he helped build handicap ramps for needy people.
Lon is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Randy Pallas and Rhonda McKeever; grandchildren, Jordan Sorensen, Briana Sears, Megan McKeever, and Calvin McKeever; five great grandchildren; stepchildren, Nancy Ellingson, Mark Ellingson, and Sarah Kircher; and step-grandchildren, Michael Kircher and Madylin Kircher.
A celebration of life will be held later at a time and place to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Malawi Ministry at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, in Ankeny, Iowa.
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