Huckstadt, Jolene Leigh (Bachtell) 1932-2011
BACHTELL, VAUGHN, HUCKSTADT, DUNN, STUCKEY, ALLERT, CRAIG
Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 6/16/2011 at 20:59:59
SOURCE: Fry Funeral Home obituary, June 15, 2011
Tipton, Iowa
Contributor: Connie Ellis (Not related)Funeral services for Jolene Leigh Huckstadt, age 78, of Bennett, Iowa, who died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 will be held Monday, June 20, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fry Funeral Home, Tipton, Iowa with Pastor Barbara Kieper officiating. Burial will be in the Inland Cemetery at Bennett, Iowa. Casket bearers are: Bill McGregor, Roger Allert, Ron Allert, Mike Craig, Pat Bollman, Dave Wendt, Joe Sparks, and Tate Huckstadt. Honorary casket bearers are Pat Orr, Patrick Craig, Kelly Craig Wikert, Dee Dee Craig, and the Thursday Night Girl's: Kris Wendt, Wendy Doerscher, Mary Morris, Marianne Harmel, Lori Sparks, and Deb Harmel.
Jolene Leigh was born October 16, 1932 in McGregor, Iowa. She was the daughter of Fred and Jessie Mae (Vaughn) Bachtell. She was a 1950 graduate of Mar-Mac High School where she was known for being an outstanding vocalist. On November 14, 1952, Jolene was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart William "Huck" Huckstadt in San Diego, California. "Huck and Jo" were companions for life and were loved by many who came to know them through their various career and social functions.
Jo was known for her ready smile, sense of humor and fun-loving personality. She was a dedicated mom and proud grandma. She was fiercely loyal to her family and enjoyed supporting her children in all of their endeavors. Later she found great joy in spoiling her one and only grandson. She never missed the annual family reunion and golf outing held each fall in McGregor. She loved to spend time with her siblings, nieces, and nephews while staying with her life-long friend Ivy Sauer. Jolene had a special relationship with all of her family and was especially close to her twin sister, Janet.
Jolene took great pride in making her home a welcoming place for all. She loved to decorate and was known for being a meticulous housekeeper. She had many caring friends in Bennett who spent hours visiting in Jo's kitchen. She enjoyed golfing and every Thursday looked forward to "girl's night out". Jo liked her outfits to match and her hair done to be "just right" as only her daughter Lori could do it. In addition to being a mom and homemaker, Jolene held various jobs outside her home. But her greatest joy was derived from her many years of providing in-home day care for many children in Bennett. Jo's house was always a special place for the children she loved. She was a member of the Bennett American Legion Auxiliary and often volunteered to serve at various functions.
Jolene was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, William.
She is survived by her daughter, Lori Dunn of Bennett, Iowa; 2 sons, Bill Huckstadt of Bennett, Iowa, and Kim (Luanne) Huckstadt of Maquoketa, Iowa; 1 grandson, Tate Huckstadt of Maquoketa, Iowa; 3 sisters, Martha Stuckey of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Betty Allert of McGregor, Iowa, and twin sister, Janet (Joe) Craig of Carmel, Indiana; and 1 brother, Jack (Joyce) Bachtell of Hiawatha, Iowa.
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