Risvold, Delores (1923-2012)
RISVOLD, LADY, SORBE, TOMATZ
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/28/2012 at 18:19:29
Delores Risvold
December 10, 1923 - May 29, 2012Delores Risvold, age 88, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the Sioux Care Center in Sioux Rapids.
Delores Wyone Lady, the daughter of William and Emma (Sorbe) Lady, was born in Albert City, Iowa, on December 10, 1923. She lived her youth in the Rembrandt area, graduating from Rembrandt High School. Delores continued her education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake earning a teaching degree. During her education career, she taught music and junior high English at Titonka, Gutenberg, Sioux Rapids, Sioux Valley, and Storm Lake. After her teaching career, Delores served as a CNA for several years at the Sioux Care Center.
On October 8, 1950, Delores married Gordon Risvold in Storm Lake, Iowa. They were blessed with three sons: Paul, Warren, and Wayne. After working the family farm for thirty years, Gordon and Delores moved to Sioux Rapids in 1980 where they lived the remainder of their lives.
Delores was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove, WELCA, and the Birthday Club. Sharing her musical talents, she served as a church organist and taught private piano lessons in her home. Gifted in doing various types of handwork, she also enjoyed spending time reading, collecting books, and bird watching.
Delores’ life and memories will always be honored and cherished by her children: Paul (Jymme) Risvold, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, Warren (Lori) Risvold, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and Wayne (Sandy) Risvold, of Cedar Falls, Iowa; her grandchildren and step grandchildren: Travis, Trista and Ashley Risvold, and Kiah, Holly, and Abrielle Tomatz; as well as other extended family members and many friends.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon, on October 7, 2011; and her brother, Kenneth.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 4, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Linn Grove. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids where the family will be present to greet friends. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids.
May the Lord bless the memory of Delores Wyone (Lady) Risvold.
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