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Living married Anna Mae Schissel Anna was born on 21 Apr 1951 in Decorah, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA; died on 19 Apr 2018 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 24 Apr 2018 in Saint Francis de Sales Cemetery, Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Anna Mae Remmen

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Anna Mae Remmen

Decorah Newspapers (IA) - Monday, April 30, 2018

Anna Mae Remmen, 66, of Fort Atkinson, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her family, from a hemorrhagic stroke.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian, with Rev. Robert Gross officiating. Organist was Lane Rich. Soloist was Ethan Adams. Hymns were "On Eagle's Wings," "You Are Mine," "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman: and "How Great Thou Art." Meditation solo was "Goin Home." Lector was Deb Schmelzer. Mass servers were Maddy Jansen, Shaina and Matthew Bakken. Offertory gift bearers were Tami Brincks and Megan McArdle. Eucharistic ministers were Nikki Jansen, Laure Rausch and Deb Schmelzer. Casket bearers were Kannon Leuenberger, Kayla and Kaitlin Walter, Chad Schissel, Travis Schissel, Lee Schissel, Aaron Brincks and Rob Dudek. Honorary casket bearers were all of Anna Mae's co-workers and friends at the Upper Iowa Speedway. Internment was at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Ossian.

Arrangements were handled by Schluter - Balik Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare at 200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55101.

Anna Mae (Schissel) Remmen was born April 21, 1951, to Merle and Marie (Winter) Schissel in Decorah. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Ossian. Anna Mae graduated from South Winneshiek High School in 1969. She married Gary Remmen Oct. 24, 1970, at St. Francis de Sales in Ossian. Together they had two daughters, Annette and Wendy.

Anna Mae grew up enjoying country life and working on the family farm. After Anna Mae and Gary married they were stationed in Fort Riley, Kan., for the Army, making friends that would last a lifetime. Upon returning to the area she worked at Northeast Iowa Community College for over 20 years in the financial aid office, taking the time to help and walk many students through the paperwork to attend college. After leaving NICC to help care for her grandkids, she worked part-time at Kwik Star before she retired. During her retirement she enjoyed helping many in their homes with cleaning and home projects. Her greatest job of all was being able to be there for Kamryn. Her days were filled with many trips to therapy, doctor appointments, school and back, and running errands for the rest of her family and friends. Anna Mae was always busy unselfishly giving of herself and her time to lend a helping hand wherever she was needed.

"Start Your Engines" is a phrase that Anna Mae always looked forward to each racing season. Over the last 30 years, Anna Mae spent her summer Saturday nights at Upper Iowa Speedway and Nordic Speedway, checking in the drivers, scoring laps and running the show. Anna Mae took the time to know each of the drivers and their families and always supported many members of the racing family, especially in any time of need.

Protector, Best Friend, My Rock, Unconditional Love, Faithful - these are all values and characteristics we have repeatedly heard in describing Anna Mae and her love for her family. Anna Mae's greatest joy was her grandchildren and caring for them. There were many times that school events would overlap, leaving her wondering if she should wear Decorah Vikings for Kayla and Kaitlin or Turkey Valley Trojans for Kannon, so she had a special sweatshirt and t-shirt made to show no favoritism to any grandchild. Sneaking trips to Ames, meeting for coffee and Ronnie's rolls, playing cards, manicures and pedicures, special celebrations and hotel stays are among many of the favorite memories Anna Mae shared and created with her grandchildren. Wherever you saw Anna Mae, you could always count on seeing her with her sidekick, Kamryn.

Anna Mae is survived by her husband, Gary; daughters, Annette Walter, Calmar and Wendy (Brian) Leuenberger, Fort Atkinson; grandchildren: Kayla and Kaitlin Walter, Laney, Kannon and Kamryn Leuenberger; sister, Carol (Rick) Cameron, Calmar; brother, Nick Schissel, Calmar; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Becky) Remmen, Decorah and Craig (friend, Terry Goepel) Remmen, Mason City; nieces and nephews: Tami (Aaron) Brincks, Calmar; Nicole (fiance, Denne Brodbeck) Jansen, Calmar; Chad Schissel (friend, Renee Gunderson), Calmar; Travis (Alissa) Schissel, Decorah; Lee (fiance, Jill Kruse) Schissel, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Megan (Dillon) McArdle, La Crosse, Wis.; great-nieces and nephews: Madalin, Grace, and Anders Jansen, Laylah and Vienna Schissel and Miles McArdle.

Anna Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Marie (Winter) Schissel; father and mother-in-law, Rudy and Velma (Nelson) Remmen.

Decorah Newspapers (IA) - Monday, April 30, 2018

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• Residence: 1993, Decorah, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA

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Rudolph "Rudy" B. Remmen, age 95, of Decorah, IA, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Wellington Place in Decorah.

Rudolph "Rudy" Boe Remmen was born on November 11, 1920 in Decorah, Iowa the son of Gilbert and Ida (Boe) Remmen. He was baptized and confirmed at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church. He attended rural school to the 8th grade and Decorah High School.

Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served for 22 months with the Sixth Defense Battalion, stationed at Midway Island and Pearl Harbor. He served from 1942-1945.

While serving at the naval air station as a Marine guard in Vero Beach, FL, Rudy met Velma Nelson and they were married on February 5, 1946 at the Methodist Church in Vero Beach by Rev. Jenkins. They were blessed with three sons: Gary, Wayne and Craig.

Rudy and Velma farmed on the family farm in Springfield Township, Winneshiek County, IA until 1982 at which time they moved to Decorah.

Rudy was an active member of Washington Prairie Church. He was a regular at Team Rehab until in his 90’s. He enjoyed fishing, observing nature, playing shuffle board, and he was an avid Hawkeye fan. Of all of his interests, his family was most important to him.

He is survived by his three sons: Gary (Anna Mae) Remmen of Ft. Atkinson, IA, Wayne (Becky) Remmen of Decorah, IA, and Craig (friend, Terry Goepel) Remmen of Mason City, IA; three granddaughters: Annette Walter of Calmar, IA, Wendy (Brian) Leuenberger of Ft. Atkinson, IA, and Megan (Dillon) McArdle of LaCrosse, WI; six great grandchildren: Kayla and Kaitlin Walter, Laney, Kannon and Kamryn Leuenberger, and Miles McArdle. He is also survived by one brother, Glenn (Ruth) Remmen of Decorah, IA and by nieces and nephews.

Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Velma on July 9, 2003; one brother, Olaf (Marie) Remmen; and one sister, Anne (Morris) Olson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Decorah, Iowa. Pastor April Ulring Larson will officiate. Burial will be in Washington Prairie Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah and at the church one hour before the service on Friday.

Obituary & photo published by Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162450275

Rudolph married Velma Vonceil Nelson on 5 Feb 1946 in Vero Beach, Indian River, Florida, USA. Velma (daughter of William Benjamin Nelson and Lela Mae Milton) was born on 5 Feb 1919 in Genoa, Hamilton, Florida, USA; died on 9 Jul 2003 in Decorah, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA; was buried in Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery, Washington Prairie, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Velma V Remmen
• Social Security Number: 263-14-4838
• Residence: 1920, Genoa, Hamilton, Florida, USA
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1992, Decorah, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA

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Velma V. Remmen: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - July 10, 2003

Deceased Name: Velma V. Remmen

84, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, in Oneota Riverview Care Facility after a long illness.

Services - 11 a.m. Friday, Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Decorah, by the Rev. Kim Smith.

Burial - church cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Fjelstul Funeral Home, Decorah, and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church.

Survivors include her husband, Rudolph; three sons, Gary of Ossian, Wayne of Decorah and Craig of Mason City; and a half sister, Fedna cq Stone of Dunnellon, Fla.

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