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Marie Ann Fredericks Greder

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Birth	:	15 May 1924 Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 2012 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0008011, -95.3469009
Description	:	Marie Ann Fredericks Greder, a selfless woman whose grace, easy wit and dignity set a standard for a more than 40-member family, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Ames, Iowa. She was 87. Marie married Vernon Greder on February 22, 1945, and gave birth to five children – Kay, Linda, Frederic, Rodney and Daniel. From a white farmhouse in the hills of Washington Township, Marie was a skilled homemaker and loving mother. Her petite hands were always caring for her family by cooking supper, washing the kids' clothes, cleaning the home, setting an example through faith in God or sharing important... Read More	Marie Ann Fredericks Greder, a selfless woman whose grace, easy wit and dignity set a standard for a more than 40-member family, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Ames, Iowa. She was 87. Marie married Vernon Greder on February 22, 1945, and gave birth to five children – Kay, Linda, Frederic, Rodney and Daniel. From a white farmhouse in the hills of Washington Township, Marie was a skilled homemaker and loving mother. Her petite hands were always caring for her family by cooking supper, washing the kids' clothes, cleaning the home, setting an example through faith in God or sharing important parental advice. As her children gave her 15 grandchildren, and they provided 11 great_grandchildren, Marie remained tireless. She would welcome the entire family to her and Vernon's home in Buck Grove, taking tremendous pride in providing for them. If she could be pried from the kitchen, she would be sure to grab a tray of Christmas cookies on her way to the living room. Regardless of how much you ate for supper, you couldn't resist her menu of the family's favorite cookies. One grandchild said, "Coming to her house was like coming to a resort." As she lost her parents before the age of 16, Marie insured that her children and grandchildren knew the steadfast love she had for them. When her granddaughters married, Marie gifted embroidered quilts. And in the last year, with the help of Marie's friend, Anna Lackman and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Greder, each grandchild has received a quilt. Marie's focus on her family was displayed with her efforts to attend each graduation, confirmation, wedding and reunion. Her thoughtfulness was displayed with genuine questions on the details in each family member's life. As one grandchild said, "She was a strong woman who acted unselfishly." Her care knew no bounds. When Vernon was buried in Denison on a chilly November day, one of her sons commented about how it was nice that the sun was shining at the cemetery. She replied about how she didn't want to leave her husband out in the cold. In three decades, they built a family through farm work and faith. Marie set an example as an active member of congregations at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City or St. John's Lutheran Church in Buck Grove. She also was a Sunday school teacher and member of the Ladies Aid. When the children were grown, she began cleaning for others. Marie worked at the Crawford County Home for ten years as a cook and certified medical assistant. In 66 years of marriage, Marie and Vernon were rarely apart. Marie and Vernon moved from the farm to Buck Grove in 1985. Despite profound determination to remain independent, Marie and Vernon each moved to Eventide in Denison in 2011. Their deaths were only seven weeks apart. Marie was born on May 15, 1924 to Fred Fredericks and Lizzie Vogt. She lived in Hanover Township and was educated through the eighth grade at the Lutheran school. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church. When her parents died, her uncle Emil Vogt provided a home for Marie and her younger sister Helen. Preceding her in death are three brothers, William, Harry, and Leroy; and two sisters, Laura and Minnie. Survivors include her sister, Helen (Ray), and her children: Kay (Stan); Linda (Bill); Frederic (Marty); Rodney (Rhonda); and Daniel (Kim). Her grandchildren are: Kristen (Mark); Jon (Vanessa); Jennifer; Melissa (Jose); Elizabeth (Jeff); Nicholas (Ashley); Kate; Andrew; Lucas; David; AnnaLisa (Nick); Alarie; Wesley; Will; and Abigail. Funeral services were held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 15, 2012, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City, Iowa. Rev. Gordon Buchholz officiated the service and graveside rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. Organist Sherry Ketelsen provided accompaniment for congregational hymn "Heaven Is My Home," and for soloist EveVonne Muff as she sang "Asleep In Jesus," and for Marie's granddaughters as they sang "Rock Of Ages." Pallbearers were Nicholas Gasau, Wesley Greder, Andrew Greder, Lucas Greder, David Greder, Jon Moeller, and Will Greder. The family invited everyone to the Dow City Community Building for fellowship and lunch prepared by Deb's Deli and served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements

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Marie Ann Fredericks Greder's memorial is located at: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Denison, Crawford County, USA.
When did Marie Ann Fredericks Greder death?
Marie Ann Fredericks Greder death on 14 Jan 2012 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0008011
Longitude: -95.3469009

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Parent

Spouse

Vernon Frederic Greder

(1924 - 2011)

Siblings

Harry Fredericks

(1912 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crawford Heights Memory Gardens
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0008011, -95.3469009

2. Oakland Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9972000, -95.3478012

3. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012

4. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

5. Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0247002, -95.3394012

6. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

7. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

8. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

9. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

10. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

11. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

12. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

13. Saint Anns Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

14. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

15. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

16. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

17. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

18. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

19. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

20. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

21. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

22. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

23. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

24. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000