Reisetter, Cleone S. (1922-2018)

REISETTER, PETERSON, PEDERSON, ANDREWS, SIRARD, THOMPSON

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 7/26/2018 at 15:33:55

Cleone Reisetter
November 13, 1922 - July 1, 2018

Cleone S. Reisetter, 95, of Forest City, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City.

Cleone S. Reisetter, a daughter of Alfred and Emma (Pederson) Peterson, was born on November 13, 1922, in Newton Township near Leland. She received her education in Forest City Schools, graduating with the class of 1940. On February 28, 1953, she married Donald W. Reisetter. They made their home in Forest City. Following Don’s death in 2008, she lived in her own home until after her 95th birthday. Primarily a homemaker, Cleone held a few part-time jobs in the Forest City area over the years. She enjoyed baking, knitting, reading, and solving crossword puzzles. In addition, she and Don played bridge regularly with a couple’s bridge club, and after Don’s death, she continued to play well into her 80s with a ladies’ bridge club. Moreover, she liked spending time outside, working in her flower beds, and feeding the birds. In the summer, she routed for the St. Louis Cardinals, and in the winter, she cheered on her favorite basketball teams.

An active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for nearly sixty-five years, she, also, belonged to the Forest City VFW Auxiliary and participated with the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and numerous other organizations in the area.

Cleone dearly loved her family. Feeling fortunate to have one of her grandchildren grow up and live nearby, Cleone enjoyed every minute with Melissa. Whether working on art projects, shopping, or having long talks, they understood each other and will have an everlasting bond. In addition, she was thoughtful of others, creative, open-minded and generous.

Cleone is survived by a step-daughter, Barbara Andrews, of Sacramento, California; her son, Doug (Mary) Reisetter, of Forest City; three grandchildren, Marika Andrews, and her husband, Mark Sirard, of Sacramento, California, Jeremy Andrews, of Berkeley, California; and Melissa Reisetter, of Prescott, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; her sister, Elaine Thompson; and her brother, Duane Peterson; as well as by many brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, July 16, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will follow in Madison Township Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Society, Forest City.

Cataldo Schott Funeral Home, Forest City, Iowa, 2018.

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