Married Jan Esch July 23, 1961 in Zalmona.
Survived by her husband, Jan of Strawberry Point; five children, Carrie (John) Martin of Olympia, Washington, Kristi (Peter) McGreal of Elkader, Kellie (Cory) Grabenbauer of North Liberty, Dr. Kevin (Staci) Esch of Ames, and Kim (Chad) Blackwell of North Liberty; 16 grandchildren, Peter, Chris, Benjamin, and Lisha Martin, Jacob, Tim, Joe, Maria, Sam, and Dan McGreal, Ilsa, Ayla, and Elias Grabenbauer, Gabriella and Eva Esch, and Isaac Blackwell; one brother, Nyles (Ruby) Herman of Waukon; one sister, Marian (Hanley) Jenkins of West Des Moines; one brother-in-law, Harold Wessels of Strawberry Point; dear family friends, Greg and Joan Mohr of Spirit Lake; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, Ruben and Mary Herman; and one sister-in-law, Beverly Wessels.
Married Jan Esch July 23, 1961 in Zalmona.
Survived by her husband, Jan of Strawberry Point; five children, Carrie (John) Martin of Olympia, Washington, Kristi (Peter) McGreal of Elkader, Kellie (Cory) Grabenbauer of North Liberty, Dr. Kevin (Staci) Esch of Ames, and Kim (Chad) Blackwell of North Liberty; 16 grandchildren, Peter, Chris, Benjamin, and Lisha Martin, Jacob, Tim, Joe, Maria, Sam, and Dan McGreal, Ilsa, Ayla, and Elias Grabenbauer, Gabriella and Eva Esch, and Isaac Blackwell; one brother, Nyles (Ruby) Herman of Waukon; one sister, Marian (Hanley) Jenkins of West Des Moines; one brother-in-law, Harold Wessels of Strawberry Point; dear family friends, Greg and Joan Mohr of Spirit Lake; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, Ruben and Mary Herman; and one sister-in-law, Beverly Wessels.
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