Joseph Wayne Shore, 84, of Eldora, Iowa, passed away on June 29, 2026, from natural causes. His body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in support of their medical studies program. Linn’s Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is assisting the family with arrangements. Per his wishes, private family committal services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at linnsfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be directed to the family at: Joseph Shore Memorial, c/o 1521 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 (Ph: 641-648-2069), or to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Charles Shore, and his wife, Charlene Shore (Cook). Joe is survived by his son, Mike (Tammy) Shore; two grandchildren, Ashley Shore and Noah (Emily) Shore; and his siblings, Beth Rathe and Randy Shore.