Mildred Louise Osterholz

Mildred L. Osterholz, 99, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 13th, at 2:00 PM at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in Waukon, with Pastor Tim Rupert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services at the church on Saturday. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Mildred Louise Osterholz was born January 9, 1920, in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Samuel J. and Mathilda (Nelson) Kaeser. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon, graduated from Waukon High School in 1937, and attended Waukon Junior College. On January 17, 1941 she married Ralph Willard Osterholz. They were the parents of two sons, Richard and Kenneth. After they were married she joined Zalmona Presbyterian Church in Waukon where she held offices in the P.W., was ordained as an Elder, and was the church organist for over 25 years. They lived and farmed on the Osterholz Century Farm in Union Prairie Township before they retired in 1991, and moved into Waukon where they built a new home. Mildred has been a resident at Northgate Care Center for the past four years.

Mildred volunteered at Makee Manor for many years, Good Samaritan Center where she served on the advisory board, and at Northgate Care Center. She was a former member of the New Century Club and a founding member of Waukon Toastmistress Club. Mildred enjoyed music, poetry, crocheting, crossword puzzles, having coffee with friends, and spending special times with her family.

Survivors include her two sons: Richard Osterholz of Independence, MO, and Kenneth (Linda) Osterholz of Norwalk, IA; three granddaughters: Wenona (Matt) Crutcher of Independence, MO, Anna (Michael) Osterholz-Doss of Blue Springs, MO, and Gretchen (Dan) Sousek of Des Moines, IA; a great-grandson Sebastian Sousek; a niece Janet (Tom) Smith of Gilbert, AZ; and a great-niece Debra (Dave) Bowling of Cedar Falls, IA; a great-great-niece Lauren Bowling; and a great-great-nephew Ryan Bowling. Mildred is also survived by her very special friends: Ruby and Nyles Herman, Duane and Marian Meier, JeanAnn and Bill Kern, Carlton Christianson, and Corene Peck. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph who died in 2012; a grandson Samuel John Osterholz; a daughter-in-law Delpha Dea Osterholz; and a sister Pearl (Kenyon) King.