Cedar Rapids-Albert ‘Red” L. Avis, 74, of Cedar Rapids passed  away peacefully December 8, 2012 from a short battle with melanoma cancer.  He never complained

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank, Iowa with graveside services following at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

He was born January 3,at Independence, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Helen Avis.

He married Janet Shields June 2, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Church, Fairbank, Iowa.

Albert retired from Quaker Oats May 1996 after 38 years.

Albert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet, daughters, Diane and Susan of Cedar Rapids, a brother Charles (Judy) Avis of Todville and mother in-law Vi Shields of Oelwein,

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Ronald.

He enjoyed visiting with people, mushroom hunting, fishing and going to the casino.

Memorials may be directed to the family or St. Lukes Hospice.

The family would like to thank Dr. Warren and St Lukes Hospice for his care.