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HANGARTNER, Merle Lorraine (Goddard) 1935-2009

HANGARTNER, GODDARD, HAMM

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/15/2009 at 11:45:55

Service:
10:30 AM - Saturday, January 17, 2009
Hauser Funeral Home
1205 South Main St.
Charles City, Iowa

CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Merle L. Hangartner, 73, of Charles City, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.

Pastor Dennis Niezwaag of the Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.

Merle Lorraine Goddard Hangartner was born September 3, 1935, at Carrville, the daughter of George and Hazel (Hamm) Goddard. She graduated from high school in 1955. On April 12, 1969, she was united in marriage to John Hangartner at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Merle was employed at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City for about 15 years as the activities director. For over 43 years Merle was Charles City’s Santa Claus.

She was a member of the Royal Neighbors in Bassett. Her interests included bowling, crocheting, sewing, crafts, spending time with family and friends and also her work. Merle will truly be missed by many.

Living family members include her husband John Hangartner of Charles City; daughter, Krystal Hangartner of Charles City; son, Dan Christensen of Ligonier, Ind.; four grandchildren, DJ, Mandi, Kayleigh and Jason; great grandson, Dan Jr, III; seven step-children; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Carol Martin; son, Jimmy Christensen; a grandson; and sister, Myrtle Reese.

[Hauser Funeral Home obituary - Jan. 15, 2009]


 

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