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Daniel L. Schwitters
Born in Clara City, MN on April 13, 1914
Departed on May 28, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Service: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Daniel Loyd Schwitters, 93, of 2115 First Avenue SE died Monday, May 28, 2007 from complications of congestive heart failure. A Memorial Service, celebrating Dan's life, will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, The Rev. Herb Isenberg presiding. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 from 4PM to 7PM.
Surviving are four daughters, Dee Ann Fred Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Mary Lynne Bill Knudsen of Cedar Rapids, Susan Rae Johansen of Cedar Rapids and Sally Jane Ron Lang of Grinnell; grandchildren, Jay and Derek Johansen, Emily Cumming, Dan Johnson and Ted Henderson; great-grandchildren, Zachery and Cora Johansen, and Soren Henderson; sisters, Bertha Ellen Johnson of Beavercreek, Ohio and Faye Robert Anderson of Beijing, China.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife Lillian Mae Frey Schwitters; one sister, Ruth Pistocco; four brothers, Alvan Enno, Alvin John, Marion "Paul", and David Floyd; and a grandson, William Caldwell Johnson.
Dan and his twin brother David were born April 13, 1914, at the home of their maternal grandparents Jan Jacob and Hilke Kuhr Ahlfs, in rural Clara City, Minnesota to Henry and Detje "Dena" Ahlfs Schwitters. In 1918 the Schwitters family moved to Steamboat Rock, Iowa, where Dan received his education. He married
Lillian Mae Frey, daughter of Hinderk "Henry" and Gerdine van Loh Frey, on August 12, 1939, at the Frey family home in Aplington, Iowa. Dan was employed by Janssen Farm Equipment Dealership, Eldora, Iowa and served briefly as Hardin County Deputy Clerk of Courts until 1941, when he joined the agricultural retail stores division of the John Deere Company. Following employment at the company's Hampton and Waterloo stores he became the acting manager of the company's Vinton store in 1943. In November 1944, in partnership with Merlin Rees, Dan purchased the John Deere Company's Cedar Rapids agricultural store. In January 1945, Dan and his family moved to Cedar Rapids. In January 1947 the agricultural equipment business was moved from its downtown location to a newly constructed building at the western edge of Cedar Rapids. Dan later purchased Mr. Ree's interests in that store and incorporated the business as Schwitters, Inc. An innovative entrepreneur and a strong advocate of advanced mechanical and agricultural technologies, he was a founding dealer principal of nine John Deere agricultural, industrial and consumer products stores located throughout eastern Iowa and eastern Colorado, which were later sold to others. He was a founder of Iowa Structures, Inc., the first Iowa distributor for A.O. Smith Company's Harvestore storage system, which was later sold to others. With his life-long devotion to both agriculture and the farm implement industry, Dan served on a number of local, regional and national organizations' boards and committees. In 1961 he was elected president of the Iowa Farm Equipment Dealers Association. In 1957 he had been elected a director of the North American Farm and Power Equipment Dealers Association and was elected president of that association in 1963. He remained a director of the National Association for nine years following his term in office. He was active in commercial real estate development in southwestern Cedar Rapids and several other eastern Iowa cities. A loving and devoted husband, father and father-in-law, Dan gave freely of his time and talents to a number of Cedar Rapids area institutions and service organizations. Dan was an active volunteer on the Camp Fire board, as well as assisting to prepare the camp for the campers. Dan was active in the Cedar Rapids JayCees, and had served on the board of directors of the Cedar Rapids/Marion Chamber of Commerce. He was a charter member of Elmcrest Country Club and served as the club's president in 1957. He was a 50 year member of Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge #263 AF & AM, the Cedar Rapids Consistory and the El Kahir Shrine Temple. Dan was a former member of First Baptist Church, later becoming a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and treasurer. He was a 50 year member of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Kiwanis Club. Dan was recognized and respected for his vast business acumen, which he willingly shared with those seeking his input and opinion. His departure leaves a void in the lives of many who knew him.
The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Dan's name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1285 Third Avenue S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.
Raymond E. Seifert
Born in near Davenport, Iowa on October 15, 1926
Departed on May 19, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Monday, May 21, 2007
Service: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Family Gathering: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Raymond E. Seifert 80, of 3014 Yorkshire Dr. NE, died Saturday, May 19, 2007, in St. Luke's Hospital following a short illness. Services 1 PM Tuesday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Paul Scheidt of Bethany Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial with military honors in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Monday and at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Tuesday.
Surviving to honor his memory are his wife Patricia, their children Gregory and wife Sharon of Orange County, California, Gina and husband Tom Butcher of Tucson, Arizona, and Gary of Tucson, Arizona, 7 grandchildren, Aaron and wife Heather Auman, John Cappiello, Sean Butcher, Matthew, Brian, Jake, and Bradley Seifert, and three great grandchildren Alex, Hailie, and Aidan Auman. He was preceded in death by his parents August and Clara Seifert, and a brother Larry.
Raymond was born October 15, 1926 near Davenport, Iowa. He grew up in the Amana Colonies. He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He married
Patricia Roup on September 9, 1950 in Cedar Rapids. He was a supervisor of material control at Rockwell-Collins for 31 years retiring in 1982. He was a former member of Bethany Lutheran Church. He loved fishing, going to garage sales, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Military honors by Hanford American Legion Post No 5
A memorial fund has been established.
Richard Dale Sigmund
Born in Cedar Rapids on April 3, 1934
Departed on May 10, 2007. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, May 18, 2007
Service: Monday, May 21, 2007
cemetery: Czech National cemetery
Richard Dale Sigmund, 73, of Heritage Nursing and Rehab died peacefully there on Thursday May 10, 2007 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Family Graveside services at Czech National cemetery where there will also be military rites. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday, May 18.
Survivors include four children; sons, Jeffrey Debbie of Walford and Mark of Cedar Rapids; daughters, Lori Warren Gichard and Stacy Miller all of Cedar Rapids. Richard is also survived by five grandchildren, Susan and Terry Sigmund, Hanna and Colton Gichard, and Kale Miller and one great grandson, Maceo Holt. And his best friend, his dog, Prince. He was preceded in death by his parents, George P. and Catherine E, Sigmund; his brother, George E. "Siggy" Sigmund, four half-sisters, Gladys M. Moore, Mildred C. Chadima, Isabelle Sullivan, Evelyn A. Prior; and two half-brothers, Leonard L. and Robert B. Albaugh.
Richard was born on April 3, 1934 in Cedar Rapids to George Paul and Catherine Estella Casserly Sigmund. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1952. He attended Kirkwood Community College, Mt Mercy College and Cornell College. Richard served in the US Air Force 5004th air Intel Sv Sq APO 942 AAC.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at St. Luke's Hospital, St. Luke's Hospice, West Ridge Care Center and Heritage Nursing and Rehab for their assistance, care and support. Military rites by American Legion Hanford Post No.5. A memorial fund has been established in Richard's name.
Jamie Lynn Sell
Born in Cedar Rapids on January 5, 1977
Departed on December 19, 2008. Resided in Center Point, Iowa.
Visitation: Monday, December 22, 2008
Service: Tuesday, December 23, 2008
cemetery: LaFayette cemetery
Jamie Lynn Sell, 31, of Center Point, died at home, Friday, December 19, 2008, after a long illness. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jana Swenson. Interment: Lafayette cemetery, Lafayette. A visitation will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Survivors include her husband Brian; children, Ava Rose, Connor James, and Skyler Pete, all at home; mother, Diana Brown of Alburnett; sisters, Lovey Brown of Alburnett and Morgan Lundgren of Florida; brothers, Adam Brown of Alburnett and Mason Lundgren of Florida; and grandmother, Betty Meaker of Cedar Rapids.
Jamie was preceded in death by her father, James Lundgren and surrogate grandfather, Glenn Temeyer.
Jamie was born January 5, 1977 in Cedar Rapids to James and Diana Meaker Lundgren. Jamie married
Brian Sell at St. Marks Lutheran Church on August 17, 2002. She was a paralegal for Alliant Energy. Jaime was a past president of the Linn County Paralegal Support Group and had been named Paralegal of the year. She was a member of the Center Point Family Fire Auxiliary and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Jamie will be remembered for her greatest achievement; the love and devotion she gave to Brian and her triplets.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Mercy and volunteers from St. Mark Lutheran Church for their kindness and support given to Jamie.
Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, or Breast Cancer Awareness.
John 'Butch' Wawro
Born in Cedar Rapids, IA. on February 25, 1941
Departed on January 12, 2004. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Friday, January 16, 2004
Service: Saturday, January 17, 2004
cemetery: St. John's Catholic cemetery
John 'Butch' Wawro, 62, 633 Carroll Dr. SE died suddenly Monday, January 12, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial: St. John's cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM Friday where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 P.M.. The Rev. Mark Osterhaus will officiate.
Survivors include a son, Mike Wawro and his wife Tammy of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Dawn Ellis and her husband Jeff of Cedar Rapids; his fianc?e, Sue Ruzicka and her loving family of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Carole Wawro of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Drew and Drake Wawro both of Cedar Rapids and Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Jessica Ellis of Georgia; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Cruise and her husband Lavern of Hale; and two brothers-in-law, Leroy Krutzfield and his wife Sherry of Cedar Rapids, and Larry Krutzfield and his wife Marie of Anamosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Judy in 1999; and two sisters, Mary Ann Wawro in 1943 and Susie Wawro in 2000.
Butch was born February 25, 1941 in Cedar Rapids the beloved son of John and Georgia Marousek Wawro. He married
Judy Krutzfield on August 6, 1966 in Central City. Butch was an electrician for 44 years working for Nelson Electric until his retirement in June 2003. He was a proud member of IBEW Local #405, St. Matthew Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #909. Butch enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandson Drake, and he enjoyed his short but wonderful time he had at his cabin in Minnesota.
Owen C. Shayer
Born in Marshall County, IA on January 12, 1919
Departed on December 8, 2008. Resided in Verona, Wisconsin.
Visitation: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Service: Saturday, December 13, 2008
cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park cemetery
Owen C. Shayer, 89, a resident of the Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, Wisconsin, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, December 8, 2008, at the Care Center following a short illness. Services with military honors will be held in the First Church of the Open Bible at 2 PM Saturday. Rev. Dan Sanford will officiate. Interment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Church. A luncheon at the church will follow the service. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Survivors include a daughter Kay Cronk of Madison, brother Gerald (Irene) Shayer of Tama, Iowa, four sisters Dorothy Bullock of Nevada, Iowa, Norma Angell of Cedar Rapids, Jeannette (Jim) Shaynefelt of Huntsville, Alabama, and Marie Hill of Carrolton, Texas, two grandchildren, Debra Scott of Madison, Wisconsin, and Kevin (Mary Liebig) Cronk of Stoughton, Wisconsin, a great grand daughter Francesca (Nathan) O’Neil of Madison, Wisconsin, and two great great grandchildren Amberlyn Higgins of Florida, and Alana O’Neil of Madison, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Fern Shayer, his wife Dorothy, brother Darrell, and sister Della.
Owen was born January 12, 1919 in Marshall County, Iowa to Otis and Fern Lutz Shayer. He married
Dorothy G. Calkins on December 23, 1937 in Cassen, Minnesota. She died October 13, 2003. He was a salesperson most of his working life, and was a car salesperson just before he retired. After he retired, he worked part-time for 20 years as a parking lot attendant for the City of Cedar Rapids. He was a member of the First Church of the Open Bible, Knights of Pythians serving as Grand Chancellor for a year, Hiawatha American Legion Post No 735, and the Goodfellows. He served with the US Navy during WW II.
Owen’s family wishes special thanks to the staff at Bader Prairie Health Care Center for their love and care they showed him. They were like extended family to him.
Military honors by VFW Post No 788.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Open Bible, 1911 E. Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.
