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WillaDean Lamphier Nelson Kaeser

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Birth	:	5 May 1933 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Jan 2015 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2577000, -91.4735000
Description	:	WillaDean was born May 5, 1933 in Elkader to Willis and Nellie (Landis) Lamphier. WillaDean married Neil Nelson August 24, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. WillaDean worked as a sales clerk, line worker at the plating and wiring plants and also at Swiss Valley Cheese in St Olaf. In addition she cleaned homes and business in Elkader. The job she loved most was working at a greenhouse. In October 1979, WillaDean married John Kaeser and moved to Waukon. WillaDean took classes and was certified to teach ceramic classes. WillaDean's ability to create beauty out of flowers, gardens,... Read More	WillaDean was born May 5, 1933 in Elkader to Willis and Nellie (Landis) Lamphier. WillaDean married Neil Nelson August 24, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. WillaDean worked as a sales clerk, line worker at the plating and wiring plants and also at Swiss Valley Cheese in St Olaf. In addition she cleaned homes and business in Elkader. The job she loved most was working at a greenhouse. In October 1979, WillaDean married John Kaeser and moved to Waukon. WillaDean took classes and was certified to teach ceramic classes. WillaDean's ability to create beauty out of flowers, gardens, and her ceramics allowed for her to create many beautiful pieces. WillaDean opened a "new and used" store in Waukon before retiring. As a member of St. John's Lutheran in Waukon, WillaDean enjoyed playing the hand bells and also singing in the Farm Bureau Choir. WillaDean always loved doing for others and always made pies or provided transportation and had a helping hand to anyone that was in need. John died in November of 1997, but WillaDean remained living in Waukon until she moved to Decorah in 2007. WillaDean resided in Oneota Assisted living until she needed the extra care provided by Aase Haugen. WillaDean's greatest joy in her life was her children and their families and spending time with all of them. She enjoyed angels and creating ceramic angels and she says now she will be able to sing and dance with her angels in heaven. WillaDean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Nola; sister, Kay Lemka; half-brother, Leonard Popenhagen; and one nephew, Keith Lemka. She does have a stone in Oakland Cemetery, But she was buried in Taylorville Cemetery in Clayton County, per her obituary... WillaDean Kaeser, age 81, of Decorah, IA, formerly of Waukon, IA, died on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at the Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. A memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2014, at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home, 4 Ohio Street, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Simon Hanson presiding. Burial will be in the Taylorsville Cemetery, Volga, IA. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m., on Friday at the Aase Haugen Nursing Home. The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is assisting the family. WillaDean was born May 5, 1933, in Elkader, Iowa to Willis and Nellie (Landis) Lamphier. WillaDean married Neil Nelson on August 24, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. WillaDean worked as a sales clerk, line worker at the plating and wiring plants and also at Swiss Valley Cheese in St Olaf. In addition she cleaned homes and business in Elkader Iowa. The job she loved most was working at a Green House. In October 1979 WillaDean married John Kaeser and moved to Waukon. WillaDean took classes and was certified to teach ceramic classes. WillaDean's ability to create beauty out of flowers, gardens, and her ceramics allowed for her to create many beautiful pieces. WillaDean opened a New and Used store in Waukon before retiring. As a member of St John's Lutheran in Waukon, WillaDean enjoyed playing the hand bells and also singing in the Farm Bureau Choir. WillaDean always loved doing for others and always made pies or provided transportation and had a helping hand to anyone that was in need. John died in November of 1997, but WillaDean remained living in Waukon until she moved to Decorah in 2007. WillaDean resided in Oneota Assisted living until she needed the extra care provided by Aase Haugen. WillaDean's greatest joy in her life was her children and their families and spending time with all of them. She enjoyed Angels and creating ceramic Angels and she says now she will be able to sing and dance with her Angels in heaven. WillaDean's survivors include her two children: Nina (Ron) Taylor of Decorah, Iowa and LeRoy (Dee) Nelson of Elkader, Iowa, Six grandchildren: Elizabeth Peterson of Decorah, Iowa, Brad Peterson and Patrick (Dana) Peterson of Marion, Iowa, Leah Beaman of Earlville, Iowa, Nolan Nelson of Postville, Levi (Tina) Nelson of St Olaf. Three step grandchildren: Dave (Karen) Taylor of Tiburon, CA, Steven (Deb) Taylor of Norwalk, Iowa and Brian (Brenda) Taylor of Decorah, Iowa. Twelve great grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. One sister, Norma Nelson of Elkader, Iowa and one brother in-law, Ken Lemka of Elkader, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews and one special niece nicknamed "Funny Face". WillaDean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Nola, sister, Kay Lemka, and half-brother, Leonard Popenhagen, one nephew, Keith Lemka. Contributor: Henry Brainard (46603202)

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WillaDean Lamphier Nelson Kaeser's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Waukon, Allamakee County, USA.
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WillaDean Lamphier Nelson Kaeser death on 1 Jan 2015 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2577000
Longitude: -91.4735000

Family Members:

Parent

Willis L Lamphier

(1904 - 1977)

Nellie Elizabeth Landis Lamphier

(1900 - 1973)

Spouse

John Clifford Kaeser

(1920 - 1997)

Siblings

Kay LaNell Lamphier Lemka

(1940 - 2006)

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Coordinate: 43.2577000, -91.4735000

2. Eells Plot
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Coordinate: 43.2749759, -91.5168078

3. Dundee Plot
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7. Makee Township Cemetery
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12. Evergreen Cemetery
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13. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

14. Lycurgus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3320000, -91.4240000

15. Old West Paint Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2550011, -91.3597183

16. West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2606180, -91.3593980

17. Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2297211, -91.5869370

18. Rossville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1944008, -91.3758011

19. Cleveland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

20. West Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3125950, -91.5918370

21. East Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2766991, -91.6147003

22. Center Baptist Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2886086, -91.3355637

23. IOOF Cemetery
Rossville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1782990, -91.3735962

24. Reynolds Plot
Waterville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2666445, -91.3251340