Gaul, Elizabeth “Betty” (1926 - 2016)

GAUL, WEIS, SCHRAM, KENKEL

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/7/2016 at 15:08:16

Name of deceased: Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (nee Schram) Gaul

Aged: 89 yrs, 1 mo, 15 days

Residence: Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, IA

Born: Dec. 13, 1926; Des Moines, IA

Died: Jan. 28, 2016; Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Feb. 5, 2016; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Earling, IA; burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Earling, IA

Survived by: Children, Judy (spouse, Ken) Weis of Omaha, NE and Dean Gaul of Earling, IA; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren

Predeceased by: Parents, Matt and Elizabeth (nee Kenkel) Schram; husband, Ivo; brothers, Leroy and Alvin Schram

Education: attended country school at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Defiance, IA

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Defiance, IA; lifetime member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earling, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Ivo Gaul; Feb. 13, 1950; St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Defiance, IA

Employment: farmed with husband; she raised chickens and sold eggs to neighbors, friends, a local grocery store, and the nursing home in Earling, IA.

Hobbies/Interests: playing bingo, particularly with her grandchildren; visiting casinos to play the nickel slots; telling stories; genealogy

Sources: harlanonline.com; knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com