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Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Kleve Wurzer

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Birth	:	14 Feb 1931 Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Nov 2021 Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0661011, -92.1511002
Plot	:	D - 4 - 14
Description	:	Obituary Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Wurzer, age 90, of Lawler passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Whispering Willows Assisted Living in Fredericksburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Chris Wurzer, Brad Elsbernd, Cory Hallberg, Kyle Wurzer, Nick Wurzer, Jeremy Wurzer, Shawn Kleve and Darin Kleve serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Betty's grandchildren and Sheri Dietzenbach. Friends may greet... Read More	Obituary Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Wurzer, age 90, of Lawler passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Whispering Willows Assisted Living in Fredericksburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Chris Wurzer, Brad Elsbernd, Cory Hallberg, Kyle Wurzer, Nick Wurzer, Jeremy Wurzer, Shawn Kleve and Darin Kleve serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Betty's grandchildren and Sheri Dietzenbach. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass on Friday at the church. Betty was born February 14, 1931, on the family farm near Calmar to Edward and Matilda (Wenthold) Kleve. She soon received the nickname of "Betts" by her younger brothers: Marvin, Paul, Herbert, and Linus. While attending a dance in Spillville, she met Edgar Wurzer from St. Lucas and they were married September 27, 1950 at St. Aloysius Church in Calmar. To this union nine children were born: Phyllis, Sandy, Gary, Dale, Randy, Karen, Tim, Terry, and Lori. They purchased a farm south of Lawler where they raised hogs, chickens, and a very productive dairy herd. "No one ever left the Wurzer farm hungry!" Betty and Edgar worked side-by-side on the farm until 1992 when they purchased a home in Lawler, but they continued to make daily trips to the farm, helping out their son Terry. She had a love of cooking and began catering for many weddings, anniversaries, family, and church events. In 1995, she became head cook at the Jackson Heights Country Club, working there for 21 years before retiring at the age of 85. She was very active in the Sisters of Stapleton Township and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Betty was a life-long member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a 60-year member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a 22-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In 2009, she was recognized as Grand Dairy Woman at the Fredericksburg Dairy Days celebration and was even a published author, having had her article about growing up on the farm appearing in 'Reminisce' magazine. She kept a calendar filled with the birthdays and anniversaries of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and would send a card every year without fail. Betty became a resident of Whispering Willows Assisted Living in February of 2019, where she enjoyed the company of her fellow residents, old t.v. shows and polka music, especially Jim Busta and Mollie B. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life and they always knew where she kept the toys and candy dish. Betty is survived by her children: Phyllis (Ron) Elsbernd, Sandy Hallberg (friend Lee Cosselman), Dale (Linda) Wurzer, Randy Wurzer (friend Mary Egli), Karen Wurzer, Tim Wurzer, and Lori (George) Kohlmeyer; Daughter-in-Law: Susan Wurzer; 20 Grandchildren: Brad (Kelly) Elsbernd, Alicia Elsbernd, Amy (Jesus) Gonzalez, Cory (Miranda) Hallberg, Chris (Tiffany) Wurzer, Kelly (Steve) Lantow, Traci (Jason) Hendries, Matt Wurzer, Shawn (Nicole) Wurzer, Nick (Christy) Wurzer, Kyle Wurzer, Megan (Nick) Entwisle, Kim (Pat) Hoffman, Becca (Scott) Valvoda, Jeremy (Katie) Wurzer, Nichole (Adam Powers) Wurzer, Jessica (Casey) Connor, Garett Wurzer, Heather (Dylan) Borglum, and Derek (Jordan) Kohlmeyer; 35 Great-Grandchildren: Peyton, Lane, Riley, Ayden, Mason, Logan, Trevor, Treyton, Taylor, Makenna, Tori, Keagan, Evelyn, Alex, Josalyn, Laikyn, Cashton, Jordan, Kendall, Hailey, Gavyn, Dyson, Brendan, Briggs, Beckett, Jack, Braelynn, Brynn, Conrad, Bennett, Payson, Annelysse, Jennavieve, Luke and Addison. She is also survived by her brothers: Herbert (Judy) Kleve and Linus (Sharon) Kleve; Sister-in-law: Alvera Kleve; Edgar's siblings: Elaine (Maurice) Collins, Eddie (Norma) Wurzer, Adrian Wurzer, and Kenny Wurzer and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar; Sons: Gary and Terry; Daughter-in-law: Brenda Wurzer; Parents: Edward and Matilda Kleve; Mother & Father-in-law: Edward and Elizabeth Wurzer; Brothers: Marvin Kleve and Paul (Loretta) Kleve; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Teresa (Carl) Kuehner, Florian (Pat) Wurzer, Greg (Helene) Wurzer, Emma (Burke) McGrath, Clem (Barb) Wurzer, Jeanette (Jim) Cole, Antonia (Lavern) Kipp, Shirley Wurzer, Faith Wurzer, Elaine Wurzer, and several nephews. The family of Betty wishes to extend their gratitude to family, friends, and neighbors for the love and support during Betty's 90 years here on Earth.

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Where is Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Kleve Wurzer's memorial?
Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Kleve Wurzer's memorial is located at: Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA.
When did Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Kleve Wurzer death?
Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Kleve Wurzer death on 13 Nov 2021 in Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Kleve Wurzer's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0661011
Longitude: -92.1511002

Family Members:

Spouse

Edgar Conrad Wurzer

(1925 - 1998)

Children

Gary Lee Wurzer

(1954 - 1984)

Karen Ann Wurzer

(1959 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

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14. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

16. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9617004, -92.1607971

17. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

18. Yankee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

19. West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

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22. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

23. Children of Israel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

24. Bethel Cemetery
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