Mildred Lucille Belzer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred Lucille Belzer, age 86 of Albia, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Monroe Care Center in Albia. Mildred was born July 2, 1928 to John and Nellie (DeGues) Scott in rural Eddyville, IA. She married Walter Thomas Belzer on September 8, 1946 at her parent's house in rural Eddyville, IA, and to this union 3 children were born, Lynn, Sheryll, and John. Mildred and Walter enjoyed 59 1/2 years of marriage prior to his passing in February 2006. Mildred grew up and graduated from the Eddyville High School with the class of 1946. She worked at several restaurants as a waitress. Mildred was a homemaker for most of her life before going to work for Chamberlains for a couple of years. Mildred was a member of the First Christian Church in Albia. She was an avid bowler, often bowling several nights a week on different leagues and was also a member of the Woman's Bowling Association. Mildred enjoyed crocheting, reading, gambling, and going on fishing trips to Branson, MO, Minnesota, and Lake Rathbun. She liked tending to her garden, where she grew flowers and vegetables. Mildred also enjoyed traveling with her husband. Her real joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mildred is survived by her children, Lynn (Paul) Reese of Hedrick, IA, and John (Carol) Belzer of Ames, IA; 7 grandchildren, Tracey Norton, Jennifer Wells, Joe Ruegsegger III, Nicki Beuch, John Ruegsegger, Scott Belzer, and Patrice Hererra; 13 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Ruth Derby of Albia, IA, and Lorna Lewis of Bella Vista, AR. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter; her parents John and Nellie, and a daughter Sheryll Ruegsegger. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2014 at the First Christian Church Albia, with Pastor Lynda Carlson officiating. As per Mildred's wishes, her body will be cremated after the funeral service with a private family burial in Hayden, Cemetery at a later date Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Mildred's family present from 5-8 p.m.

Mildred Lucille Belzer

July 2, 1928 - September 9, 2014