RAMAKER, Arnelda Ann (Fitzthum) 1931-2014

RAMAKER, FITZTHUM, JECHE, WAHNER, SCHULTZ

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 8/10/2014 at 23:00:05

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Sunday, March 16, 2014]

WATERLOO - Arnelda Ann Fitzthum Ramaker, 82, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Western Home Communities Thalman Square, Cedar Falls.

She was born Aug. 24, 1931, in Wyckoff, Minn., to William and Anna Jeche Fitzhum. She married Arlyn Ramaker on Sept. 12, 1953. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 1991.

She graduated as valedictorian of Wyckoff High School in 1949. Arnelda worked at Waterloo Savings Bank and then at Bradfield-Schneider State Farm Insurance for 38 years. She was active in Ladies’ Aid, Adult Bible Study and Pie Ladies at Grace Lutheran Church.

Survived by a son, Dan (Toni) of Gilbertville; a daughter, Joellen (Jason) Wahner of Cedar Falls; a brother, Marvin (Elaine) Fitzthum; six grandchildren, Amanda (Matt) Freet, Kyle (Allison) Ramaker, Holly (Robby Marquart) Ramaker, Jason (Cassandra) Walter, Jeffrey Walter and Jerod Walter; 4 great-grandchildren, Kendahl Freet, and Jayna, Jenevieve (Jenna) and John (Jack) Walter, and baby Jacob Walter on-the-way.

Preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Ardis Schultz.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, with burial in Garden of Memories. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, An Overton Family Service, and for an hour before services Tuesday at the church.

A memorial fund is being established.

Arnelda touched many lives; she was deeply loved and greatly respected by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She was an avid bowler, attended card club and loved to travel with her dear friend Cookie.

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