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Alvera Steinkuehler

Alvera Steinkuehler

  • May 2, 2012
  • Dunlap, Iowa
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“Dorothy, Lois, Mary & Alice. Just saw that your Mom had passed away. I was truly saddened to hear it. I remember your Mom as a wonderful person...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Nancy & Rich Wright - Omaha, NE

“I remember going to the Sugar Bowl with my Grandma Laura and having a hamburger and 7-UP! This was a huge treat back in the 60's! No Mc Donalds! Plus...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Tina Willis - Dunlap, IA - Friend

“god picked another flower and oh what a wonderful one he picked.....she will definitely brighten heaven with her smile....as she had done here on...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: christine

“Grandma was one of the most wonderful women in my life, and will be dearly missed. She was a woman who would listen to everyones problems and never...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: susanschwarte - storm lake, IA

“you were one of the most amazing people i know and I will miss you more than words can say. Rest In Peace Grandma <3 ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Misty Greder - Charter Oak, IA

“My heart is crying a few tears today because we lost a very special woman in many lives but we have such fond memories that will keep each of us...Read More » ”
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Alvera Anna (Asmus) Steinkuehler was born January 7, 1921, to John and Anna (Prosch) Asmus in Buck Grove, Iowa. She received her schooling in Buck Grove and Manilla, Iowa. Alvera worked for area families helping with various duties. On December 9, 1938, Alvera married Alvin Steinkuehler at the Lutheran Church parsonage in Denison, Iowa. The couple lived in the four county area before moving to Dunlap in 1963. Alvera was a waitress at the Sugar Bowl, Larson's Café, Dean's Lounge, and the Grill in Dunlap and also the Corn Palace in Woodbine. Alvin died on February 17, 1997.

Alvera enjoyed cooking and cleaning. She always looked forward to having coffee with her daughters in the afternoon.

Alvera died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at her home in Dunlap at the age of 91 years, three months and 25 days.

Alvera was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin Steinkuehler; son, William Steinkuehler; son-in-law, Big Will Buter; four grandsons, Mark Schwarte, Donnie Friedrichsen, Lil' Will Buter and Mike Kline; four great grandchildren, Alicia Kline, Stephanie McClure, Patrick Brotherson and Jacob Stephens; brother, Vic Asmus, and step-brother, Bob Maynard. She is survived by her five daughters, Dorothy Buter, Lois Ferguson and special friend Jack Kline, Mary Messenger and Alice Schwarte all of Dunlap, Iowa, Bonnie and her husband Larry Shafer of Woodbine, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Pam Steinkuehler of Woodbine, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 51 great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.