"Such a sweet lady! I was blessed with getting to know her in the past few years. My sincere condolences to her family. She will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her."
In loving memory of
Virginia R. Mundt
November 6, 1925 - May 24, 2019
Virginia Ruth, daughter of Ray and Elsie (Wiese) Holdsworth, was born November 6, 1925, at her grandparents’ Wiese home in Denison, Iowa. In 1927, she was baptized at the Presbyterian Manse in Carroll, and was confirmed December 21, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. She attended country school in the Manilla area and Buck Grove. She then attended high school in Defiance and Manilla, earning her GED in 1976. Virginia worked as a housekeeper and in the hospital in Denison before marriage.
On January 21, 1947, Virginia was united in marriage with Gilbert Mundt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Virginia and Gilbert farmed west of Manilla. In 1973, they moved into Manilla and Virginia worked at the Manilla Manor from 1976 to 1989.
Virginia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and was active in the Priscilla Guild, Lutheran World Relief Sewing Group, and Voters’ Assembly. She served as secretary of the local AAL branch for over 25 years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, making quilts, dancing, dominos, playing cards and solving crossword puzzles.
On Friday, May 24, 2019 Virginia passed away at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa.
Virginia is survived by 8 children: Marcus (June) Mundt of Humboldt; Wanda Gusewelle of Richmond, Virginia; Harry (Pamela) Mundt of Ames; James (Karen) Mundt of Chariton; Sharon Mundt of Nevada; Doris (Jerry) Witte of Omaha, NE; Myra (Tom) Schraeder of Overland Park, KS; Verdell (Nancy) Mundt of Council Bluffs; Grandchildren: Janya (Brandon) Mosby, Jared Gusewelle, Melissa (Darren) Sieben, Andrea (Ben) Hall, Nickclaus Mundt, Seana (Steven) Wilcken, Jolene (Rich) Muller, Wes (Kelly) Mundt, Jessica Goben, Joe (Megan) Mundt, Robin Witte, Angela (JB) Ferguson, Brenda (Jeremy) Thede, AJ Schraeder, Brian Schraeder, Paul Schraeder, Shelly (Jason) Ross, and Shad Hornbeck; Great-grandchildren: Devon, Daniel, Brady, Lofton, Sawyer, Emily, Virginia, Kaylynn, Jackson, Ashton, Aidan, Tyler, Ian, Jacob, Garrison, Samantha, Dominick, Maggy Jo, Abry, Kaysen, Liam, Oliver, Savanna, and Greylan. Sisters-in-law Della Holdsworth and Esther Jorgensen, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gilbert; a sister Betty (Lester) Boyens; and two brothers Merlin (Opal) Holdsworth and Vernon Holdsworth; son-in-law Tom Gusewelle, and grandchildren Jill Gusewelle and Tom McElwain.
Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 ~ 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church, Manilla, Iowa
Officiating
Reverend Andrew Johnson
Organist
Timothy Conner
Congregational Hymns
“Children Of The Heavenly Father”
“Our God, Our Help, In Ages Past”
“I’m But A Stranger Here”
Casket Bearers
Virginia’s Grandchildren
Internment
Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa
Tributes
"Virginia was one of my faithful Sunday School teachers so very long ago. She is one of the reasons I am connected to our Lord and Savior today. Thanks is not enough, but thank you Virginia!! Garry W. Gruhn"
"Virginia was a very awesome lady when I first became a dietary aide at the Manilla Manor I had the pleasure of working with this awesome lady I learned a lot from her. The family has my sympathy"
"I so wish I could be there."
"Please accept my condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one, Virginia. May you have peace knowing God cares for you especially during these difficult days. (Psalm 34:18; 1 Peter 5:7; Isaiah 25:8)"
"My sincere sympathy to each of you. How blessed you were to have loving parents and a supportive family. May she rest in peace."
"Sending our sympathy to all of the Mundt family, our farm neighbors, Mom and my town neighbors. Our classmates, bus riders, and just good friends. It was always good to visit with your folks when they moved across the street from Mom, and also you kids when you visited. Your mom was a real sweetheart, and will be missed by everyone, whose lives she touched. Prayers to all. Sandi and family"
"We delivered meals to her for several years. Such a nice lady."
"We delivered meals to her for several years. Such a nice lady."
"To my cousins, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of my dear aunt. I will remember all our good conversations over the phone these last years and also her letters she use to write me when I know how difficult it was for her to see but I could get them all read through. I have actually saved a couple. Your Mom and Dad are now together again in heaven and watching over from above. God Bless, Linda S."