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Mary “Blanche” Whitcher Feller

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Birth	:	24 Oct 1913 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 May 2018 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Description	:	Mary Blanche Feller, 104, of St. Olaf, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Elkader Care Center. Blanche was born October 24, 1913, in Fayette County, on a farm east of West Union on Highway 56 to Henry and Lilly (Ridgeway) Whitcher. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Methodist Church in Elgin. Blanche graduated from Wadena High School in 1931. Following graduation, she attended Pitzi’s Beauty School in Waterloo after which she returned to Wadena to open and operate her own Beauty Salon. Blanche married Forrest “Bill” Feller on May 13, 1933,... Read More	Mary Blanche Feller, 104, of St. Olaf, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Elkader Care Center. Blanche was born October 24, 1913, in Fayette County, on a farm east of West Union on Highway 56 to Henry and Lilly (Ridgeway) Whitcher. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Methodist Church in Elgin. Blanche graduated from Wadena High School in 1931. Following graduation, she attended Pitzi’s Beauty School in Waterloo after which she returned to Wadena to open and operate her own Beauty Salon. Blanche married Forrest “Bill” Feller on May 13, 1933, in a double wedding ceremony with her brother Larry. Three children were born to this union. The couple bought a general store in Wadena in 1936, and sold it in 1944. In 1945, they moved to St. Olaf, where they bought a grocery store, and the following year expanded the business to include a meat processing and locker plant. In the 1960’s, Blanche also sold equities for Waddell and Reed and served as mayor of St. Olaf for a time. In 1974, they closed the business and retired. For several years after retirement, they spent winters in Texas and Hawaii. Together Blanche and Bill established and serviced the meal site in St. Olaf. Blanche was an avid bridge player and also taught bridge. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 60 plus years, a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Friendly Neighbor Club. Her passion was antiques and as a result, she became acquainted with antique auctioneers in several counties. Blanche loved doing ceramics for which she had her own kiln. Survivors include her children, Virginia “Ginny” (John) DeFries, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii and Robert “Bob” (Kay) Feller of Marion; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Bill on April 27, 1994; daughter, Donna Hillebrand; great-grandson, Austin; great-granddaughter, Angel; five brothers and three sisters. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family. Visitation: 10:00 AM until service time at the Norway Lutheran Church, rural St. Olaf, on Monday, May 7, 2018 Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday, May 7, 2018, at Norway Lutheran Church with Rev. Marshall Hahn officiating Interment: 2:00 PM – West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa

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Mary “Blanche” Whitcher Feller's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Mary “Blanche” Whitcher Feller death?
Mary “Blanche” Whitcher Feller death on 1 May 2018 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Herbert Whitcher

(1872 - 1941)

Lillie Ridgway Whitcher

(1874 - 1964)

Spouse

Forrest Reo “Bill” Feller

(1909 - 1994)

Siblings

Eugene Herbert Whitcher

(1892 - 1975)

Ross Franklin Whitcher

(1894 - 1978)

Floyd Lee Whitcher

(1896 - 1985)

Velna Mable Whitcher Corder

(1898 - 1975)

Hazel Alice Whitcher Patrick

(1900 - 1979)

Harry Harold Whitcher

(1904 - 1980)

Ruth Ora Whitcher Cook

(1906 - 1928)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964