ESSMAN, Betty B. (Skalsky) 1925-2019

ESSMAN, SKALSKY, THOMPSON

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/6/2019 at 08:54:46

Biography

Betty B. Essmann, 93, of Clarksville, Tennessee, and formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Signature HealthCare of Clarksville.

She was born in December 14, 1925, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Lillian B. Thompson Skalsky.

Betty married Kenneth J. Essmann June 5, 1948 in Waterloo; he preceded her in death in 2005.

Betty worked at John Deere as a secretary in the supply section. She also worked in the credit office at Black's and Sears Department Stores, the employment office with the State of Iowa, the billing office at Rainbow Greenhouse, and was an assistant manager and manager for Payless Shoe Store Corp.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, stained glass, reading, and doing crossword, jigsaw, and Sudoku puzzles. Betty was a member of First Lutheran Church, and volunteered with The Council on Aging, Waterloo Recreation and Arts Center, and UnityPoint Allen Hospital. She received the President of the United States Volunteer Service Award in 2010.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and by nine siblings.

She is survived by her son Kenneth (Pamela Jean) Essmann of Waterloo; three daughters: Becky (Dr. David) Hamilos of Johnson City, TN, Debra (Patrick) Jaehrling of Clarksville, TN, and Kelli (Edward) Syms of Ashburn, VA; by nine grandchildren: Michael (Tara) Essmann, Jason (Teresa) Essmann, Eric Essmann, Joshua (Samantha) Jordan, Savannah Syms, Candance (Joe) Stefan, Melissa Schmitz, Bradley (Brittany) Schmitz, Zachary Schmitz; and by ten great-grandchildren.

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Services:
Saturday, June 8, 2019 Kearns Funeral Service Kimball Chapel

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Services website