Loran H. Lain, Jr., 82, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at St. Luke's Living Center West, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, hard work, and devotion to those he loved. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, November 6, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Pastor Jim Coyle will officiate the service. Friends may visit prior to the service at 11:00 AM. Friends are also invited to visit with the family during a luncheon to be held immediately after the service. Inurnment will take place at Czech National Cemetery.

Loran was born on August 11, 1944, in Sanford, Florida, the son of Loran H. Lain, Sr. and Evelyn M. (Melsha) Lain, while his father served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. The family returned home to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1947. Loran was employed for many years at Heabel’s Lumber Company, Clemen’s Canvas Mfg., and All Tri-R at ADM in Cedar Rapids. Following retirement, he continued to work for Per Mar Security at Menard’s and at the Linn Co. Social Services building. Loran's gentle nature, generous heart, and willingness to help anyone in need made a lasting impression on countless lives.

He found great joy in the outdoors, especially pheasant/duck hunting and fishing where he could enjoy God's creation and the peace of nature. Loran was also a talented craftsman whose skilled hands could build, repair, create, and fix just about anything. Loran achieved his third-degree black belt in Goju-Ryū Karate and enjoyed instructing youth in the karate program at the Ellis YMCA. He had a special love for animals and always had a favorite by his side, most often a dog, and in his final years, his treasured cat, Archie. Throughout his timeon earth, his faith in God was the foundation of his life, guiding his actions and shaping the example he set for his family. In earlier years, he loved working with his dear friends, Terry and Diane Miller, with the junior youth program at Edgewood Baptist Church.

Loran is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Lain; grandson, Alex Lain Smalley; former wife, Nancy Ford Lain; nephew John (Faith) Lain;niece, Laura (Brian) Prull; nephew, Nicholas (Karin) Ford; niece, Jennifer (Thomas) Chatfield; nephew, Andrew Ford; nephew, Ben (Kasi) Ford; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and Betty Ford; Rebecca’s special friend, Marcus Ozmun; and many great nieces and nephews. His beloved cat, Archie, has been adopted by Rebecca perhis final wishes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Emma Matus;brother, Lowell Lain; sister-in-law Kai Lain; and special longtime friend, Cheri Tellin.

Though our hearts are heavy with his passing, we take comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the values he instilled, and the love he shared so freely. Special thanks to his friends at Linwood Apartments and his wonderful caregivers at Living Center West and St. Croix Hospice.

Memorials may be directed to the family.