Erks, Kathleen Joan 1936-2017

ERKS, ROZELL, HEYL

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/18/2017 at 19:44:22

Kathleen Erks

November 28, 1936 - August 16, 2017

Kathleen Erks, 80 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Celebration of Life will be at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Kathleen Joan Rozell was born on November 28, 1936 in rural Plymouth County, Iowa to Arden and Gladys (Heyl) Rozell. She attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron High School 1955. She then attended Wayne State College and graduated with a two year teaching certificate. She continued her education through summer and night classes at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion to receive her Bachelors of Education in 1977. Kathleen taught first and second grade at Riverview Elementary in Sioux City, Iowa. After 39 years of working at Riverview Elementary, she retired from teaching in July 1996.

Kathleen was united in marriage to Gene Erks on August 21, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron.

Kathleen was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years – serving in many different capacities. She loved to read and to spend time outdoors, especially tending to her flower gardens. After retirement, she spent time volunteering at the Care Center in Akron.

Kathleen is survived by her husband of almost 57 years, Gene; two children: Monte Erks of Akron and Kristen (Dan) Betts of Tampa, Florida; a grandson, Alex Betts; and a sister, Sharon Servis of Sioux City, Iowa.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard (Diane) Rozell.

Rexwinkel Funeral Home
Akron, Iowa