WALTHER, Opal M. (Anderson) 1927-2018

WALTHER, ANDERSON

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 8/7/2018 at 14:19:10

Opal M. Walther

May 10, 1927 - August 4, 2018

“Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.” Opal M. Walther, 91, of Cedar Falls was welcomed into heaven, Saturday, August 4, 2018.

She was born May 10, 1927, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Anderson) Anderson in Randall, Iowa. Opal married Hans W. Walther on May 28, 1950, at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. He preceded her in death September 24, 1989.

Opal taught high school home economics in Dallas Center and Ankeny. She later received her certification in special education from the University of Northern Iowa. Opal then taught in River Hills School in Cedar Falls until retirement. She was named a McElroy Gold Star Teacher in 1991. Opal loved her students and their families and remained in contact with many through the years.

Opal lived out her faith daily. She was an active member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School, special needs confirmation, and a grief support class, participated in numerous Bible study groups and women’s circles, Stephen’s Ministry, and Sunshine committee.

Opal was a volunteer with Cedar Valley Hospice for 20 years. She was a 4-H leader, a member of the Iowa State Women’s Club, PEO, and Sons of Norway. Opal was known for her warmth and gift of hospitality which was extended to all. She impacted many lives during her 91 years.

She is survived by three daughters, Mary (Ron) Heinzman, of Milan, Il. Nancy (Dan) Dreyer, of Cedar Falls, and Diane (Mike) Heindl, of Asia; eight grandchildren Katie Kester, Bethany (Mark) Shepard, Jordan (Jenny) Dreyer, Marc Heinzman, Noah (Molly) Dreyer, Jacob (Rachael) Dreyer, Honor (Patrick) Joseph, Luke (Sami) Heindl,; ten great grandchildren, Elisabeth and A. J. Kester, Elijah, Timothy, Grant, and Lydia Dreyer, Lael and Kora Shepard, Dash and Winnie Dreyer, as well as nineteen nieces and nephews and their spouses.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Nadine Faye Payton, and two brothers, Merlin and Carroll Anderson

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Nazareth Lutheran Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls;. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 10 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home and one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Memorials may directed to Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cedar Valley Hospice, River Hills School, and Christian Crusaders. Online Condolences may be left at www.dahlfuneralhome.com

SOURCE: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home website