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Nathan M. Deets, CRL, CPS, CAT, NTS
Certified Alarm Technician
- Central Lock Security team member since 1987
- CEO, Central Lock & Key Inc
- Sargent at Arms, Iowa Chapter ALOA
- CRL (Certified Registered Locksmith) ALOA
- CPS (Certified Professional Safe Technician) SAVTA
- Iowa Chapter ALOA Charter Member
- Access control integration specialist
- Automotive lock and key specialist
- Certified detention lock specialist
- CCTV or camera design and installation specialist
- Commercial alarm and home automation integrator
- Residential and commercial door hardware specialist
- Safe deposit box specialist
Nola L. Deets
- Central Lock Security team member since 2005
- CFO, Central Lock & Key Inc
- Treasurer, Iowa Chapter ALOA
Cody Abundis, CRL, CAT
- Central Lock Security team member since 2006
- Assistant shop manager
- Second director, Iowa Chapter ALOA
- CRL, (Certified Registered Locksmith) ALOA
- Iowa Chapter ALOA Charter Member
- Automotive lock and key specialist
- Residential and commercial door hardware specialist
- Safe specialist
Jason Thompson
- Central Lock Security team member since 2011
- Iowa Chapter ALOA Member
- ALOA member
- Locksmith specialist
- Automotive lock and key specialist
- Residential door hardware specialist
- Safe technician apprentice
Isaiah Adams
- Central Lock Security team member since 2017
- Information technologies support
- Alarm and camera specialist
- US Air Force veteran
Ryan Dirksen
- Central Lock Security team member since Jan 2022
- Locksmith apprentice
- Safe technician apprentice
Waste Recycling and Safe Disposal
Central Lock Security cares for the environment. We recycle everything possible and dispose of chemicals and paint through the North Iowa Landfill. Recyclables include old locks, light bulbs, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, glass, and batteries. Join us today in our endeavor to protect our planet.
Why You Should Choose Us?
Central Lock Security was established in 1961 by Bob Wells. Currently, this 3rd-generation, family-owned business is being run by Nathan Deets, Bob's grandson. Nathan is a charter member of the Iowa Chapter of ALOA.
Central Lock Security is the largest locksmith business in North Central Iowa. Out of our 8 employees, 4 are certified technicians. We have the only ALOA certified registered locksmith and ALOA certified safe technician within 100 miles. Nobody does it better than us. Contact our professionals today.
A Tribute to Bob and Cathy Wells - Founders of Central Lock Security
Dateline: 405 27th Ave S., Clear Lake, IA, Robert Wayne Wells, 89, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, IA.
A Celebration of Life Party for friends and family was held from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Apple Valley Assisted Living, 405 27th Ave. S., Clear Lake, IA. According to his wishes, his body has been cremated after the family's private viewing at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, IA. The family requests that gifts be given to Hospice of North Iowa, Mason City, UIA, or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Robert, the son of Hobert Wayne and Mary Leona (Tolliver) Wells, was born on September 2, 1925, in Olney, Illinois. Bob was raised by his maternal grandparents Fredrick and Hattie Tolliver until the age of 16. He then lived in Chicago at a WPA camp until he joined the Navy in 1944 and was stationed in the Kansas City, Kansas area.
Bob met and married Catherine Ballew on March 16, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. They then moved to Washington D.C., where Bob was discharged from the Navy. They were blessed with twin daughters in July 1947. In 1957 they moved to Clear Lake, IA, with their twin daughters Patsy and Betsy.
He worked for Rice Electric until he started Central Lock and Key in Clear Lake in 1961. They moved the business to Mason City in 1964. They continued to run the business until 2006 when he retired.
He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He spent many hours telling personal stories of his life and listening to all the activities they were involved in. His major hobby was beeping (metal detecting).
Bob and Mike spent many years digging dirt, looking for treasures. As the grandchildren got old enough, they would tag along and help him dig the holes. He had to give it up in his early 80s as he just couldn’t get up when he got down on his knees. Although, he would sometimes get one of the great-grandkids to do the digging. He also enjoyed traveling with Cathy throughout the United States after the girls left home.
Bob is survived by twin daughters Betsy and Patsy. Betsy (Mike) Deets lives in Garner, IA, along with her children Matthew Deets, Michelle (Dan) Yezek, and Nathan (Nola) Deets. Patricia (Doc) Gilbert lives in Clear Lake, IA, along with her children Todd (Angie) Gilbert, Chad (Doy) Gilbert, and Jennifer Aydelotte (Jason).
Bob was blessed with seventeen great-grandchildren Tye, Toni, Addie, Eli, Jake, Salida, Nicholas, Thomas, Zoe, Jeffrey, Lily, Alelya, Sarah, Evie, Lukas, Ben, and Laeton. and was anxiously awaiting the imminent birth of his first great-great-grandson.
His sister Maxine Kimpling-Donisi lives in Rock Falls, IA. Sisters-in-law Betty Schober and Linda (Jack) Gordon live in Reno, NV. He has a brother-in-law, Wayne Ballew, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Catherine (July 27, 2014).
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