Jean Pufahl

Jean M. Pufahl, 98, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 15th, at 11:00 AM at Rossville Presbyterian Church in Rossville, IA, with Pastor Tim Rupert officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

Jean Maxine Pufahl was born April 8, 1919, in Volney, IA, the daughter of Ernie and Sylvia (Huffman) Smith. She attended Cherry Valley, Forest Mills, Volney, and Rossville elementary schools before graduating from Waukon High School in 1936. On November 25, 1936, she and Paul Wesley Pufahl were married in a ceremony at the home of Rev. Van Nice in Waukon. Jean and Paul farmed in Linton Township of Allamakee County until moving to Waukon in 1973. Jean spent a lot of time taking particular care of the yard and garden both at the farm and after moving to town.

Since her marriage Jean was a very active member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and its UPW. She was also a member of Eastern Star for many years. Raising flowers, both inside and outside of the house, playing bridge, entertaining friends, and meeting with her Friday night women's club were some of Jean's favorite pastimes. She and Paul traveled to area auctions where she collected a number of antiques. Family was important to Jean and she loved taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also good at making sure that both her and Paul's extended family got together at least once each year where she served her special chicken hot-dish.

Survivors include her daughter Nancy (Ron) Adam of Monona, IA; daughter-in-law Betty (Ric) Zarwell of Lansing, IA; 3 grandchildren: Reggie (Robin), Craig (Renae), and Rodney Adam; 4 great-grandchildren: Tiffany (Mike) Handke, and Spencer, Corey, and Emily Adam; sister Lorayne Gallagher; and brother-in-law Bill Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul (1983); her son Gary (1963); 2 brothers: Ora (Vi) and Marcus (Marion) Smith; 3 sisters: Luella (Myron) Gibbs, Gretta (Jack) Keepers, and Mavis Anderson; and a brother-in-law Tom Gallagher.