Wiuff, Betty Lynn (Knudsen) (1933 - 2024)

WIUFF, KNUDSEN, PROPST, COPPI, SHEA

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/12/2024 at 19:14:15

Name of deceased: Betty Lynn Wiuff (nee Knudsen)

Aged: 91 yrs, 1 mo, 15 days

Residence: Ankeny, Polk County, IA

Born: Sep. 12, 1933; rural Walnut, Pottawattamie County, IA

Died: Oct. 27, 2024; Ankeny, Polk County, IA

Funeral services: Graveside Service: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024; Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Brother, Maurice (spouse, Dottie) Knudsen of Hernando, MS; sons, Bruce (spouse, Phyllis) Wiuff of McKinney, TX, and Bryan (spouse, Bev) Wiuff of Johnston, IA; daughter, Beth Wiuff of Johnston, IA; grandchildren, Eric Wiuff, Ben (spouse, Rachel) Wiuff, April (spouse, Jeff) Propst, Brett (spouse, Sara) Wiuff, Brina (spouse, Casey) Coppi, Robert (spouse, Alissa) Wiuff, Brooke (spouse, Dan) Shea, and Nathan (spouse, Stasia) Wiuff; 23 great-grandchildren; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Allan and Sylvia Knudsen; husband, Albert "Bud" Wiuff Jr.

Education: no information provided

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Albert "Bud" Wiuff, Jr.; June 5, 1952; Worthington, Nobles County, MN

Employment: In 1957, Betty and Bud moved to Ankeny, IA where they established Elview Construction Company; Betty took on the role of bookkeeper, a job she embraced until she retired in 2001.

Hobbies/Interests: Gentle strains of piano and organ filled the home Betty grew up in as her parents played duets that brought joy and harmony. This musical heritage sparked in Betty a passion for music that would be with her all her life. She became a treasured and accomplished pianist and organist in the community, sharing her talent at church services, weddings, funerals, and even the Iowa Governor's Prayer Breakfast. Betty also had exceptional culinary skills.

Sources: knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com