ROHLF, Lorene L. (Lindaman) 1921-2015
ROHLF, LINDAMAN, KRAMER
Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/6/2015 at 18:15:11
Lorene L. Rohlf, 94, of Waterloo, died Friday, November 6, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Waterloo.
She was born February 4, 1921, in Aplington, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Carrie Kramer Lindaman.
From the time she was 12, Lorene knew she wanted to become a nurse and help people get well. After graduation from Aplington High School, she attended nursing school in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she received her RN degree. Lorene joined the American Red Cross and later became a First Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps.
During World War II, she served on the surgical staff of a hospital ship that sailed to Cherbourg, France and transported wounded American soldiers to Southampton, England and Brooklyn, New York. After the war, Lorene did private duty nursing in Waterloo’s Presbyterian Hospital which later became Schoitz Hospital.
On August 17, 1946, Lorene married Dr. Edward Rohlf; he died January 25, 1970. From this union were born: Jean (Randy) Jordison of Iowa City; Jane (Ted) Boyer of Princeton, New Jersey; Janet (Sam) Holden of Waterloo; Edward III of Gloversville, New York; and John of Cedar Falls. She is survived by her brother, Harold Lindaman of Vinton, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette and brothers Marlin, Edwin and Harry Lindaman.
Lorene was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, and served as Deacon, Trustee, and Elder. She was involved in the Schoitz Hospital Auxiliary where she was president and headed the Candy Striper program. Lorene was a member of Chapter Z PEO for 68 years where she also served as president. She also spent many hours volunteering her time in the Junior League of Waterloo/Cedar Falls and was recognized for her volunteer endeavors receiving the Golden Rose Award. For 22 years she was an active volunteer in the RSVP program as a reading buddy at Kingsley and McKinstry schools and at East High in the English as a Second Language program.
Her love of church and its various activities, her many friendships, her bridge club, extensive travel in the United States and Europe, and being an avid reader were all a part of Lorene’s busy life.
Services:
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.Cemetery:
Preceded by interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo.Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vacation Bible School, 1301 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo 50702; Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, Educational Programs, Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC #17, Cedar Falls, 50614; or Cedar Valley Hospice, 2101 Kimball Avenue, Suite 401, Waterloo 50702.
BiographySource: Locke funeral home
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