Wessel, Donna Mae (Tieden) - 1933-2013
LARSON, TIEDEN, WESSEL, METCALF, SWALES
Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunteer
Date: 6/7/2013 at 08:37:31
Donna Mae Wessel
Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m. February 27, 2013 at Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader, Iowa for Donna Mae Wessel, 79, who passed away February 23, 2013, at the Central Community Hospital following a long battle with cancer.
Visitation was from 3 to 7 p.m. February 26 at Peace United Church of Christ, Elkader, Iowa with inurnment held at a later date.
Donna Mae Tieden was born to Don and Ronella (Larson) Tieden on March 8, 1933. She was raised on the family farm in rural Communia, Iowa, and graduated from Elkader High School in 1951.
She was united in marriage to Carl Irving Wessel on May 2, 1954. Carl and Donna raised three children together while farming the same farm that Donna grew up on.
Throughout her life Donna was an active member of Peace UCC and the Central Boosters. She enjoyed working at Moser’s Pharmacy and going on “Mystery Trips” with her husband Carl. Donna was an avid sports fan; she especially enjoyed cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Central Warriors. More than anything else, Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Donna is survived by her husband, Carl, and children Jane (John) Metcalf of Elkader, Alane (Roger) Swales of Strawberry Point, and Greg (Angela) Wessel of Waverly; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Don and Ronella, and sister in-law Leona Lewin.
Taken from a funeral brochure.
Clayton Obituaries maintained by Sharyl Ferrall.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen