Teletha M. Springsteen, 63, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.
Teletha Mae Springsteen was born June 21, 1954, in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Norman Henry and Alpha Jane (Sires) Rosendahl. Teletha graduated from Waukon High School. After graduating, Teletha moved to Michigan to stay with family. Shortly thereafter, she met James Harvey Springsteen and they married on December 21, 1972, at Bethel United Church in Cassopolis, MI. In 1983, they moved back to Iowa. Teletha worked in retirement homes in both Michigan and Iowa during the course of her career.
She loved reading books and watching movies. She also enjoyed crocheting, doing jigsaw puzzles, word searches, and traveling. Teletha loved doting on her grandchildren. Teletha especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Teletha is survived by her children: James N. (Trina) Springsteen of Marquette, IA, Samantha (John) Hancock of Waukon, and Megan (Kurtis) Smith of North Liberty, IA; six grandchildren: Benjamin and Rebecca Springsteen, Dalton and Mariah Hancock, and Kaleb and Jakeb Smith; her siblings: Gloria Teeter and Barbara (Garon) Blunt, both of Decorah, IA, Marjorie (Ron) Wurtzel of Hayward, WI, Gary (Kari) Rosendahl of Waukon, and Gail (Susan) Rosendahl of Sioux City, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim in 2004; a granddaughter Haley Mae Ann Smith; and brother-in-law Chuck Teeter.