"We are thinking about you, praying God will grant you comfort and peace thru the difficult days ahead. We have fond memories of Ethel sending animal books to the kids when they were little and helping Diane and Ethel when they had car trouble after Gram Edna's burial. We know you are going to miss her. We always looked forward to her lovely handwriting on Christmas cards. Her cardsf were usually the most beautiful cards received."
In loving memory of
Ethel June Rowedder
June 5, 1921 - September 7, 2011
Ethel June Wilhemina, daughter of John and Emma (Neuman) Brockman, was born on a farm south of Westside, Iowa on June 5, 1921. She was received into God's Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism when she was an infant at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Iowa and confirmed in her Christian Faith there on April 14, 1935 by Reverend Theo Tews. Ethel was raised on the family farm, receiving her education in the Westside schools where she graduated with the class of 1938. She especially enjoyed playing girls basketball at Westside and participating in state competition. On February 17th, 1941 Ethel was united in marriage with Gilbert H. Rowedder at the Zion Lutheran parsonage in Arcadia. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Diane Kay on July 18, 1945 and Patsy Rae on June 1, 1949. They made their home on a farm seven miles south of Westside for 28 years. In December 1969, they moved to Tempe, Arizona for health reasons. Gilbert passed away in April of 1981. Ethel remained in the Fountain Hills, Arizona area until 1993 and then lived with her daughters, Diane in Omaha, Nebraska and Patsy in Irvine, California. The last 12 years have been spent in Irvine enjoying year-round mild weather, tending to her patio flower garden, assembling jigsaw puzzles, cooking, baking, sewing and following her favorite teams, the L. A. Lakers and the L. A. Angels. After a lengthy stay at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, Ethel died Wednesday, September 7, 2011. She attained the age of 90 years, 3 months and 2 days. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Edna and husband Walter Bruggemann. Those who remain to cherish her memory include daughter Diane and husband Steven Palmer of Omaha, NE; daughter Patsy Velting of Irvine, CA; grandchildren Steven Douglas Palmer and wife Angela of Omaha, NE and Robyn Ann and husband Jason Gohr of Omaha, NE; four great-grandchildren: Reilly Grace Palmer, Reagan Diane Palmer, Payton Christine Palmer and Roxyanna Rose Gohr, all of Omaha; sister-in-law JoAnn and husband Russ Mohr of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebrant REV. JONATHAN CONNER ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH MANNING, IOWA Music "AMAZING GRACE" "HOW GREAT THOU ART" "WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS" "NEARER MY GOD TO THEE" CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST Casket Bearers STEVEN PALMER STEVEN D. PALMER JASON GOHR JIM MOHR DOUGLAS ROWEDDER WADE BRUGGEMANN Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA
Tributes
"We would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Prayers of comfort are with you as you go through this difficult time. Royce & Kay Anthony"