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Wilma Maria Brase Cooley

Birth	:	25 Sep 1930 Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Sep 2013 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.4786330, -80.7286770
Description	:	Wilma Maria Cooley, 83, of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, from complications of Viral Meningoenchephalitis. Wilma was born on September 25, 1930, in Douglas Township, rural Bremer County, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Oberheu) Brase. Wilma was the fourth of eight children. She was baptized on October 19, 1930, and confirmed on April 2, 1944, at St. John's Lutheran Church – Western Douglas. Wilma attended Douglas #9 Country School through the 8th grade, and graduated in 1948 from the Waverly High School. After graduation, she worked as a... Read More	Wilma Maria Cooley, 83, of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, from complications of Viral Meningoenchephalitis. Wilma was born on September 25, 1930, in Douglas Township, rural Bremer County, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Oberheu) Brase. Wilma was the fourth of eight children. She was baptized on October 19, 1930, and confirmed on April 2, 1944, at St. John's Lutheran Church – Western Douglas. Wilma attended Douglas #9 Country School through the 8th grade, and graduated in 1948 from the Waverly High School. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper for Schlutsmeyer's (now B.E. Mick's) for one year. On June 12, 1949, she was united in marriage to Leo Frank Cooley at St. John Lutheran Church – Western Douglas. The couple lived in rural Plainfield for one year before moving to Waverly. Wilma then went to work for the Waverly High School, first as Robert C. Gaard's secretary for five years, and then as secretary for J.K. Haehlen, Superintendant of Schools. On December 8, 1958, Wilma began working at Schield Bantam Company (Koehring/Terex) retiring on October 1, 1992, as an Order Entry Manager. Leo died on April 25, 1997, and Wilma continued to live in her home in Waverly. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly. She was a member of the American Legion & V.F.W. Post Auxiliary (now known as the Waverly Area Veterans Post). Wilma enjoyed reading, visiting family and friends with long-time friend, Shirley Wehrhan, listening to music, walking and sharing breakfast at Hy-Vee. Wilma's greatest enjoyment came from being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Survivors are her two sons, Michael L. (Carla) Cooley of Waverly, Iowa and Thomas L. (Susan) Cooley of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; two daughters, JoLynn C. (Tim) Redies of Palm Cost, Florida, and Ann L. (Cooley) Laube of South Elgin, Illinois; six grandchildren, Lance (Laura) Cooley, Mandi (Bill) Goedicke, Brock (Alyssa) Cooley, Brandon (Cassy) Cooley, Autumn (Dustin) Wickenhauser, and Sarah Laube; nine great grandchildren; sister, Rosamond "Rosie" Hoffman of Waverly, Iowa; brother, Jonathan (Candy) Brase of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; her grandson, Joseph Benjamin Mazziotta; three brothers, Paul, Jerry and Robert Brase; two sisters, Selma Carroll and Martha Griesert; three brothers-in-law, Robert Griesert, Keith Carroll and Robert Hoffman; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Brase, four nephews, and one niece. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly with Pastor Curt Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in Harlington cemetery in Waverly. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 2nd from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Waverly and also an hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, or St. Paul's Lutheran Church for a future family designation.

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Where is Wilma Maria Brase Cooley's memorial?
Wilma Maria Brase Cooley's memorial is located at: Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe County, USA.
When did Wilma Maria Brase Cooley death?
Wilma Maria Brase Cooley death on 30 Sep 2013 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilma Maria Brase Cooley's memorial?
Latitude: 37.4786330
Longitude: -80.7286770

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Brase

(1896 - 1982)

Clara Oberheu Brase

(1904 - 1980)

Spouse

Leo Frank Cooley

(1924 - 1997)

Siblings

Paul H Brase

(1923 - 1978)

Selma C. Brase Carroll

(1925 - 2008)

Jerry Richard Brase

(1936 - 1996)

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