Hulda Bertha Everding, the daughter of Wilhelm and Christine (Kehret) Gabelmann, was born September 10, 1910 in Dayton Township, Butler County, Iowa.  She was baptized October 9, 1910 by Rev. Paul Allrich in St. Johns Evangelical Church (now Pleasant Hill), rural Nashua, Iowa.  She was confirmed on April 5, 1925 in St. Johns Evangelical Church by Rev. Arthur Graber.  Hulda was united in marriage with Bernard Everding on September 27, 1939 in St. Johns Church by Rev. Arthur Graber.  Hulda and Bernard farmed south of Tripoli, on the farm where Bernard grew up, for forty years.  They then moved to Tripoli on November 3, 1979.

Hulda’s death occurred Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the Tripoli Nursing Home, from natural causes.  She was one hundred years old.  Hulda was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli, a member of Faith Circle and one of the quilting groups of the church, which she enjoyed doing.  Hulda enjoyed crocheting and quilting.  She made afghans and quilts for each of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She also enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Hulda is survived by two children, her daughter, Lou Ann (Harold) Laube of Tripoli and her son, Robert (Marilyn) Everding of Maquoketa, Iowa; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one step great grandchild; and one great-great grandchild.

Hulda was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, who died on December 22, 2001; her parents; three sisters, Gertrude Gabelmann, Elizabeth Balsley, and Louise Brower; and three brothers, a young brother, Ludwig, Walt, and Karl Gabelmann.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli with Rev. Marilyn Sargent officiating. Internment will be held at Faith United Church of Christ Cemetery in Tripoli.  Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Faith United Church of Christ in Tripoli.