Garnetta G. Rich

Garnetta G. Rich

Garnetta Gertrude, the daughter of August and Blanche (Marsh) Schwer, was born January 9, 1920 in Tripoli, Iowa. She graduated from Tripoli High School in 1937. Garnetta was united in marriage with Robert Rich in 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa. Robert preceded her in death on March 15, 1987.

Garnetta’s death occurred Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Parkview Nursing and RehabilitationCenter in Waterloo, from natural causes. She was eighty-nine years old. She was a member of ConcordiaLutheranChurch in Waterloo. Garnetta enjoyed housework and she loved parakeets.

Garnetta is survived by her daughter, Judy (Elijah Halligan) Rich of Waterloo, Iowa.

Garnetta was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her stepfather, Ted Debel; and two brothers, Everett Schwer and Gene Debel, who died in infancy.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at FremontCemetery in Tripoli with Rev. Miles Renaas officiating.

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Charles H. Schumacher on November 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM said:

dear Judy, I would have liked to have been there for the graveside service, but did not make the effert as you know. to the best of my knowlage your Mother and dad knew my wife and her folks before I did. I did see your Mother about 2 weeks ago and also maybe 6 weeksago also, I will miss Her very much as she would go along to tripoli with me years ago. I like this hymn at a time like this. asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep! From which none ever wakes to weep; And undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. Asleep in Jesus! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be: But thine is still a blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. If you like call me sometime on the phone 2339913 I very seldom go on the computer as do not have internet at home. Much Sympathy.

Charles H. Schumacher on November 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM said:

dear Judy, I would have liked to have been there for the graveside service, but did not make the effert as you know. to the best of my knowlage your Mother and dad knew my wife and her folks before I did. I did see your Mother about 2 weeks ago and also maybe 6 weeksago also, I will miss Her very much as she would go along to tripoli with me years ago. I like this hymn at a time like this. asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep! From which none ever wakes to weep; And undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. Asleep in Jesus! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be: But thine is still a blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. If you like call me sometime on the phone 2339913 I very seldom go on the computer as do not have internet at home. Much Sympathy.

Anne Mager Schoonover on November 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM said:

Dear Judy,
It has been so many, many years since we last saw one another. We first met at Lincoln Elementary School and continued school together through senior high. I remember your mother and playing at your house when we were just little girls. I remember your passion for the Beatles and how we all collected their trading cards, all those young, sweet and innocent years ago! I am sorry for your loss, Judy. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Anne Mager Schoonover

Garnetta Snyder on November 2, 2009 at 06:36 PM said:

Dear Judy My mother Grace Olson Nielsen named me after your mother. She knew your mother through her sister-in-law Elena Sorenson Olson and liked the name so I am your mothers name sake. I did meet your mother one day in Waterloo several years ago. I was a neighbor to Blanche Debel when I first moved to Tripoli. My thoughts and deepest sympathy. Garnetta Ann Nielsen Snyder Tripoli

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