Kecker, Grace (Butz) 1918 - 2009

KECKER, BUTZ

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/11/2017 at 16:40:07

Grace Kecker, 91, of Ridgeway, IA passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA.

Grace was born in Cavour, S.D. on March 4, 1918 to Clarence and Elvira Butz. She was baptized on April 14, 1918 at the Methodist Church in Cavour, S.D., and confirmed on May 8, 1932 at the Methodist Church in Ridgeway, IA. She graduated from high school in Ridgeway and attended Upper Iowa University. On January 10, 1941, she married Lee Kecker of Ridgeway and together, they ran the Ridgeway Produce for many years. Grace also spent 25 years as the Ridgeway Town Clerk, and over 30 years working at Luther College.

Grace was blessed with excellent health and really enjoyed spending time outside taking care of her yard and visiting with her neighbor Maria. She loved to travel and went on many wonderful trips with her Cresco Travel Club.

Peace Lutheran Church and all church activities were a very important part of Grace's life. She enjoyed quilting with her friends, the Deborah Circle and helping whenever needed. Grace will be dearly missed by all her friends and family, both, young and old.

Grace is survived by her sister Edna, sons Herb and Denny, daughter-in-law Gayle and four grandchildren, Leah, Derek, Kendra and Denise.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lee.

Cemetery:
Ridgeway Cemetery

Visitation:
3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2009 at funeral home in Cresco, and also one hour prior to services at the church.

Service:
11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, IA

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

Ridgeway Cemetery
 

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