"Glenda was a wonderful wife and mother, a seamsress who could always fix my clothes so they were "just right," and a wonderful friend that I miss very much. Not only did she know exactly which coffee drink I wanted before the words came out of my mouth, she also knew when I needed a hug. She donated many pots of cofee and tea to our book study group at the library and I always took her samples of the dessert that we would be eating with her coffee. The world has lost a wonderful person but I am happy that her pain is gone. Her smile will always be with me."
In loving memory of
Glenda Rae Riedesel
December 19, 1952 - February 25, 2012
Glenda Rae Riedesel, 59, of Tipton, died Saturday, February 25th in her home surrounded by her family from complications of cancer. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 am, Fry Funeral Home, Tipton with Lowell Kleinfelder officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, March 2nd from 4 to 7 pm at Fry's. A memorial to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses has been established in her memory.
Glenda was born on December 19, 1952 in Cedar Rapids and was the daughter of Steve and Bessie Turek. Glenda graduated from Alburnet High School and was later united in marriage to Leroy Allen Riedesel on August 19, 1972 in Toddville, Iowa. Glenda owned and operated her own business in Tipton, Alterations and The Village Coffee Shoppe where she was a seamstress and a barista. She was also a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Glenda is survived by her husband, Leroy Riedesel of Tipton, Iowa; daughters, Chanel (Eric) Jones and Stephanie Riedesel of Davenport, Iowa; sons, Scott (Lisa) of Mt. Vernon, Iowa and Lee of Tipton, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; and her brother, Gordy Turek of Vinton, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Steve and Bessie Turek, and her brother, Gary Turek.
Tributes
"Leroy After all the yrs working at the Dr's office in Tipton, I felt very close to Glenda. She was a wonderful lady and I am sure she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She was so talented and so nice to everybody My prayers are with you and her family. Anita Arnold"
"Leroy and family: We are so sorry for the passing of Glenda. Her smile always radiated her whole face...and, then everyone else's around her. Everyone was blessed to have Glenda in their lifes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the many days to come. Teri and Tom StJohn"
"We send you our Love and Prayers of Comfort; a dear, beautiful lady and sister sleeps; waiting for The Call and we with you await that beautiful day. She leaves a leglacy of love, beauty and praise; leaving her family precious memories; your family have long been faithful servants and this we recall; it is the heritage that she leaves. Loving thoughts for you all. Alton and Diana Swanson"
"Leroy & family, You have our sympathies. Glenda was a delightful person and always enjoyed our conversations at witness gatherings. May you lean on the God of all comfort, Jehovah and be strengthened by the powerful hope of the resurrection!"
"Leroy and Chanel, I am truly sorry for your loss of a beautiful wife and mother. I remember what a warm, welcoming woman she was; one of the first to greet me when we visited the Tipton Kingdom Hall and later in Anamosa! After reading the tributes I realize I'm not the only person to recognize her warm Christian qualities."
"I am so sorry to hear of Glenda's illness and passing. As family ,I may not see you all as much as I would have liked, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart forever."
"Remembering Glenda smiling face as I would walk to work early in the morning she would be unrolling the canopy or sheveling her sidewalk in front of the store. She is in a better place now. Bless her soul and her family. She will be missed forever."
"Dear LeRoy and family, I was so sorry to hear of Glenda's passing. She was such a beautiful lady. She always had a smile and a pleasant word to share with everyone. I loved visiting with her. I wish you much comfort, peace, and many happy memories of her to get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Terry (Nebergall) Lasack"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. She always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed."
"Always a smile and an ear to bend. I have missed being able to stop in at the shop for a coffe and to share what has been happening in our lives."
"Sorry for your lost...Glenda will truly be missed the town of Tipton is losing a great altering and coffee business. Glenda always has given 100% to her customers! I always new I could count on her to put my families clothes back together or make them fit. Rest in Peace and Pain Free! "
"Glenda was the one that taught me the books of the Bible. She made a game of it and was very patient with me when I got them messed up. To this day I remember the scriptures she helped me to learn and the memory games she taught me to remember the order of the scriptures. She was always quick with a laugh and a smile. I will miss her dearly."
"I will remember Glenda as a beautiful smile and someone who always did whatever she could for someone else. I first met her shortly after I married her faithful customer, Wendell Wanek. He came to me one day after his shirt pocket had ripped. He asked me if I could fix it for him and I reached up and ripped it the rest of the way off his shirt and said, "there, now it is fixed". So began our lifelong friendship with Glenda who saved our marriage by becoming our permanent seamstress and she always loved repeating that story. It always made us smile. She saved my son and daughter-in-laws wedding by altering her wedding gown into a beautiful vision of what Michaela wanted. Even tho she was suffering through her own pain and chemo/radiation at the time, she still found time for someone else. My heart is broken for her family. We will always miss her. "