LEWWEKE, Ethel B. 1920-2007

LEWERKE, NANCE, PECK, ANDERSON, NELSON, SINGLETON, MAY, HALVERSON

Posted By: Jeff Phillips (email)
Date: 1/16/2008 at 23:22:19

Ethel B. Lewerke
June 21, 1920-Dec. 25, 2007

CLARION—Ethel B. Lewerke, 87, of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Westview Care Center in Britt. Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel in Britt, with Jeff Thayer and Tim Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Ethel, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Nance) Peck, was born June 21, 1920, in Wesley. She attended country schools and helped on the family farm.

On June 21, 1940, Ethel was united in marriage with Jake Lewerke in Britt. Following their marriage they made their home and farmed near Hayfield. In 1969, the couple moved to Clarion where Ethel drove Winnebago motor homes and worked for Dean with Service Master for about 13 years.

Ethel made her choice to serve God in 1956; her main priority in life was going to Sunday morning fellowship.

She enjoyed baking, having friends over for coffee and gardening. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She had a soft and gentle spirit, and until the end she always said “thank you” for all that was done for her.

Ethel is survived by her husband, Jake Lewerke; three children, Doug (Jane) Lewerke of Sauk Rapids, Minn., Dean (Patsy) Lewerke of Iowa Falls, and Leaann (Greg) Anderson of Clarion; nine grandchildren, Lori (Mike) Nelson, Lisa Lewerke, Linda (Scott) Singleton, Jennifer Lewerke (fiancé, Chris May), Jessica Lewerke, Dena Lewerke, Ann Lewerke, Brad Anderson (fiancée, Kelli Halverson), and Lyndi Anderson; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don Peck of Zearing, Junior Peck of Britt, and Duane Peck of Ventura; two sisters, Darlene (Darl) Schmidt of Garner and Sharon Peck of South Carolina; special nephew and niece, Ricky and Jolene; and numerous other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patricia Lewerke; brother, Glen; and four sisters, Edna, Evelyn, Violet and Gladys.