Schwieso, Edythe Lucille (1930 – 2012)

SCHWIESO, SLEISTER, KITTLER, RASMUSSEN, REDINBAUGH, GREER, SCHWARTE, SONDERMAN, MUENCHRATH, LEINEN, WRIGHT, RUDY, ANDERSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/27/2013 at 18:40:57

Edythe L Schwieso
January 30, 1930 - November 13, 2012

Edythe Lucille, daughter of Chancey and Martha (Kittler) Sleister, was born January 30, 1930 in Manilla, Iowa. She lived with her family in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School in 1947.

On February 15, 1948 Edythe was united in marriage with Edward Frederick Schwieso at Manilla, Iowa. Six children were born to this union. Edythe was a stay at home mom while raising their children, but also helped Ed with the farming operation in the Irwin, Defiance, and Manilla areas. Edythe was the head cook for the Irwin schools for 25 years and also worked at several cafes in the area. (An obvious testimony to her love of cooking.) In 1978, after Ed’s semi-retirement, they moved into Irwin. Ed died June 29, 1999.

Edythe was a member of the United Methodist Church in Irwin. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, crocheting and baking. She looked forward to camping at the Iowa State Fair as a family vacation. Above all, Edythe enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

When Edythe could no longer live on her own, she moved to the Manilla Manor in 2005. She died there on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 14 days.

Besides her husband and parents, Edythe is preceded in death by her sister Violet (Chris) Rasmussen and brother Raymond (Ola) Sleister.

Edythe is survived by her children: Keith (Pat) Schwieso of Defiance; Richard (Lana) Schwieso of Irwin; Diana (Doug) Redinbaugh of Atlantic; Susan (Gary) Greer of Harlan; Kevin Schwieso of Harlan; Anna (Dave) Schwarte of Irwin; 13 grandchildren: Keri (Clint) Sonderman, Chris (Ann) Schwieso, Heather (Joey) Muenchrath, Elisha (Josh) Leinen, Marsha (Tim) Wright, Mark (Jessica) Andersen, Melinda Greer, Kelly Greer, Jesse Schwieso, Jason Schwieso, Cody Schwieso; Kole Schwarte, Bree Schwarte; 2 step grandchildren Matt (Michelle) Redinbaugh and Jill (Chuck) Rudy; 14 great grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Officiating
Rev. Leila Blackburn

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“On Eagle’s Wings”
Congregation
Judy Rewerts, Accompanist
Recorded Recessional “If You Could See Me Now” Truth

Casket Bearers - Grandchildren
Keri Sonderman
Chris Schwieso
Heather Muenchrath
Elisha Leinen
Marsha Wright
Mark Andersen
Kelly Greer
Melinda Greer
Jesse Schwieso
Jason Schwieso
Cody Schwieso
Kole Schwarte
Bree Schwarte

Visitation
Thursday November 15, 2012, 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Funeral Service
Friday November 16, 2012, 10:30 - AM at United Methodist Church, Irwin

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery south of Irwin.

Source: Ohde Funeral Home
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