Dierenfield, Walter L. (1912-2008)

DIERENFIELD, BENTON, AHART, HUNTLEY, KRUEGER, LINDSEY, JOHNSON, BROPHY, OLSON, WOLDRUFF, ANDERSON, PETTY, BROTHERSON, LUCKOW, GERDES, ASCHINGER

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 4/22/2010 at 15:17:58

Walter L. Dierenfield - Jan. 21, 1912 - Sept. 21, 2008

Walter L. Dierenfield, age 96, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Sunset Knoll Nursing & Rehab Center in Aurelia, Iowa.

Walter Leroy Aaron Dierenfield was born on January 21, 1912, to Louis and Effie (Benton) Dierenfield in Wall Lake, Iowa. He initially attended school in Wall Lake until he actively engaged in farming.

Walter was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. He became a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake in 1947 where he remained an active supporter of the church.

On September 1, 1937, Walter was united in marriage to LaVerne Ahart at the parsonage at Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. This union was blessed with five children: Eugene, Sharon, Ronald, Diane and Marilyn.

Farming remained an integral part of Walter’s life. He loved the land and all that farming brought to his life. In addition to tending to his own farm, Walter custom baled for people for many years. After he retired in 1976, Walter continued to contribute to the farming by helping his son, Ron. Consequently, he farmed until he turned 90 years old.

Above all, Walter cherished the many years he spent with his family and the joy they brought to his life. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother as well as a helpful neighbor and a giving soul.

Those left to cherish his memory include wife of 71 years, LaVerne Dierenfield of Aurelia, Iowa; his children: Eugene Dierenfield and his wife, Toni, of California, Missouri; Sharon Huntley and her husband, Larry, of Arnolds Park, Iowa; Ron Dierenfield and his wife, Ellen, of Alta, Iowa; Diane Krueger and her husband, Fred, of Storm Lake; Mary Lindsey and her husband, Ethan, of Spencer, Iowa; grandchildren: Lawrence and Theresa Dierenfield, David and Mark Huntley, Linda Johnson, Susan Lindsey, Russ Dierenfield, Jim, Mike and Daniel Krueger, Joni Timm, Tammy Brophy, Todd Olson, Janelle Woldruff and Jason Anderson; 28 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three sisters: Leona Petty of Adair, Iowa, Clara Brotherson of Wall Lake, Iowa, and Evelyn Luckow of Ramona, California; extended family and a host of friends.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Bill, Charlie, George; sisters: Florence Dierenfield, Alma Gerdes and Leola Aschinger; as well as an infant brother.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be held from 5-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home at 1615 West Milwaukee Ave. in Storm Lake.

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