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Ruth Edna Mertens Poepsel

Birth	:	30 Aug 1932 Houghton, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2017 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	--- Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc. Harlan, IA Ruth Edna Poepsel August 30, 1932 ~ November 6, 2017 VISITATION DETAILS Friday, November 10, 2017 3:00 – 8:00 PM St. Michael's Catholic Church Harlan, IA Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at St. Michael's Catholic Church. ROSARY SERVICE DETAILS Friday, November 10, 2017 7:00 PM St. Michael's Catholic Church Harlan, IA MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, November 11, 2017 11:00 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church Harlan, IA Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA SURVIVORS 7 Children – Patricia (Richard) Kemp of Omaha, NE Kathryn (Matthew) Reed of Spring, TX James (Linda) Poepsel of Houston, TX Susan (Forrest) Westbrook of Spring, TX Francis (Tracey McKinney) Poepsel of Council Bluffs, IA John Poepsel of Katy,... Read More	--- Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Inc. Harlan, IA Ruth Edna Poepsel August 30, 1932 ~ November 6, 2017 VISITATION DETAILS Friday, November 10, 2017 3:00 – 8:00 PM St. Michael's Catholic Church Harlan, IA Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at St. Michael's Catholic Church. ROSARY SERVICE DETAILS Friday, November 10, 2017 7:00 PM St. Michael's Catholic Church Harlan, IA MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, November 11, 2017 11:00 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church Harlan, IA Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA SURVIVORS 7 Children – Patricia (Richard) Kemp of Omaha, NE Kathryn (Matthew) Reed of Spring, TX James (Linda) Poepsel of Houston, TX Susan (Forrest) Westbrook of Spring, TX Francis (Tracey McKinney) Poepsel of Council Bluffs, IA John Poepsel of Katy, TX Sara Poepsel Miller of Harlan, IA 6 Siblings – Dorothy (James) McCarr of Lemont, IL Sr. Bernice Mertens of St. Francis, WI Joann Luttenegger of Bettendorf, IA Leroy Mertens of West Burlington, IA Mary Jean (Jack) Kasher of Omaha, NE William (Joyce) Mertens of Central City, IA 8 Grandchildren Other Relatives & Friends Ruth Edna Poepsel, known as Edna to her family and friends, was born to Henry Christian and Ellen (Holtkamp) Mertens on August 30, 1932, in Houghton, Iowa. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) High School in 1950, and worked at a bank in Mt. Pleasant until her marriage to James Francis Poepsel of West Point, Iowa, on August 17, 1957. Jim's teaching career took them to Elk Horn, Iowa, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. They moved to Harlan, Iowa, in 1967, and settled into their treasured Baldwin Street home, where Edna lived for 50 years. In 1978, Edna and Jim bought the Dairy Sweet in downtown Harlan, which Edna continued to operate for many years following Jim's death in 1980. As a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, Edna's faith was deeply important to her, and she was known to regularly and earnestly pray the rosary. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends in her home. Edna also enjoyed playing Bingo, reading, and gardening. Edna Poepsel died on Monday, November 6, 2017, at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She had reached the age of 85 years, 2 months, and 7 days. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter, Mary Poepsel; and sister, Lorraine Mertens. She is survived by seven children, Patricia (Richard) Kemp of Omaha, Nebraska, Kathryn (Matthew) Reed of Spring, Texas, James (Linda) Poepsel of Houston, Texas, Susan (Forrest) Westbrook of Spring, Texas, Francis (Tracy McKinney) Poepsel of Council Bluffs, Iowa, John Poepsel of Katy, Texas, and Sara Poepsel Miller of Harlan, Iowa; six siblings, Dorothy (James) McCarr of Lemont, Illinois, Sr. Bernice Mertens of St. Francis, Wisconsin, Joann Luttenegger of Bettendorf, Iowa, Leroy Mertens of West Burlington, Iowa, Mary Jean (Jack) Kasher of Omaha, Nebraska, and William (Joyce) Mertens of Central City, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Father John Frost celebrating. Kate Kohorst and MaryAnn Murtaugh served as the musicians. Rachel Kemp, Andrew Miller, and Ava Miller served as readers. Casket bearers were John Poepsel, Richard Kemp, Matthew Reed, James Poepsel, Francis Poepsel, and Forrest Westbrook. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements. --- ~ Ruth Edna Poepsel, known as Edna to her family and friends, was born to Henry Christian and Ellen (Holtkamp) Mertens on August 30, 1932, in Houghton, Iowa. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant (Iowa) High School in 1950, and worked at a bank in Mt. Pleasant until her marriage to James Francis Poepsel of West Point, Iowa, on August 17, 1957. Jim's teaching career took them to Elk Horn, Iowa, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. They moved to Harlan, Iowa, in 1967, and settled into their treasured Baldwin Street home, where Edna lived for 50 years. In 1978, Edna and Jim bought the Dairy Sweet in downtown Harlan, which Edna continued to operate for many years following Jim's death in 1980. As a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, Edna's faith was deeply important to her, and she was known to regularly and earnestly pray the rosary. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends in her home. Edna also enjoyed playing Bingo, reading, and gardening. Edna Poepsel died on Monday, November 6, 2017, at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She had reached the age of 85 years, 2 months, and 7 days. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter, Mary Poepsel; and sister, Lorraine Mertens. She is survived by seven children, Patricia (Richard) Kemp of Omaha, Nebraska, Kathryn (Matthew) Reed of Spring, Texas, James (Linda) Poepsel of Houston, Texas, Susan (Forrest) Westbrook of Spring, Texas, Francis (Tracy McKinney) Poepsel of Council Bluffs, Iowa, John Poepsel of Katy, Texas, and Sara Poepsel Miller of Harlan, Iowa; six siblings, Dorothy (James) McCarr of Lemont, Illinois, Sr. Bernice Mertens of St. Francis, Wisconsin, Joann Luttenegger of Bettendorf, Iowa, Leroy Mertens of West Burlington, Iowa, Mary Jean (Jack) Kasher of Omaha, Nebraska, and William (Joyce) Mertens of Central City, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Father John Frost celebrating. Kate Kohorst and MaryAnn Murtaugh served as the musicians. Rachel Kemp, Andrew Miller, and Ava Miller served as readers. Casket bearers were John Poepsel, Richard Kemp, Matthew Reed, James Poepsel, Francis Poepsel, and Forrest Westbrook. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.

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Where is Ruth Edna Mertens Poepsel's memorial?
Ruth Edna Mertens Poepsel's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
When did Ruth Edna Mertens Poepsel death?
Ruth Edna Mertens Poepsel death on 6 Nov 2017 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Christian Mertens

(1902 - 1980)

Ellen E Holtkamp Mertens

(1905 - 1984)

Spouse

James Francis Poepsel

(1931 - 1980)

Siblings

Lorraine Martha Mertens Mertens

(1928 - 1993)

Children

Mary Ellen Poepsel

(1970 - 2015)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

3. Folck Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

4. Fairview Township Cemetery
Corley, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

5. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

6. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

7. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

8. Lee Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555450, -95.2974981

9. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

10. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6488647, -95.1700211

12. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

13. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Jacobson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

16. Olson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

17. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

19. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

20. Red Line Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029

21. Michaelsen Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

24. Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4935989, -95.3368988