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Jeanne Wirkler

October 26, 1922 — January 14, 2013

Jeanne Wirkler

Jeanne E. (Kregel) Wirkler, age 90, of Garnavillo, IA, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born on October 26, 1922 on the family farm outside of Garnavillo to Arno and Hattie (Wahls) Kregel. Jeanne grew up and received her education in the Garnavillo area. After high school, Jeanne received her Bachelors degree from the University of Dubuque. On May 20, 1948, she was married to Vern Wirkler in Garnavillo. This marriage blessed them with seven sons. Together with her husband they farmed in the Garnavillo area while raising their boys. Jeanne was a faithful member of the Gospel Hall and enjoyed reading and playing various games with her grandchildren. Jeanne is survived by her four sons; David Wirkler of Elkader, Robert (Nancy) Wirkler of Waukon, John (Sherry) Wirkler of Mount Hope, Wis. and Don (Cheryl) Wirkler of Garnavillo; ten grandchildren, Daniel, Kelly, Zachary, Quentin, Steven, Shelly, Kristy, Tanner, Shawn and Shannon; three sisters, Gladys (Wayne) Schepple of Monroe Wis, Janice (Erwin) Stickfort of Cedar Falls and Grace Elliott of Waterloo; two daughters in law, Claudia (David) March of Sherrill and Beverly Wirkler of Garnavillo and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sons, Richard, Paul and Joe; one grandson Ryan Wirkler and one sister Joyce Kregel.Visitation: 4 - 8 PM Wednesday January 16, 2013 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, IowaFuneral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday January 17, 2013 at the Gospel Hall, Garnavillo IowaInterment: Garnavillo Community Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available

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