Valinda Mathilde Pingel

July 20, 1954 - December 9, 2020

Valinda Mathilde Pingel, age 66, of Albia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at her home in Albia. Valinda was born on July 20, 1954, to Marvin and Maria (Schneid) Pace in Augsburg, Germany, where her father was stationed in the military. Her family later moved to Iowa where she grew up and attended school in Durant. Valinda was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia. In her younger years, she enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and target shooting with her bow. She was an excellent cook known for her carrot cake. Valinda was a very talented seamstress. She learned the trade, helping her mother do upholstery, when she was younger. Valinda is survived by her children, Cory Pace, Jonica Schultz, and Shanon (Jennifer) Rohloff; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Newt and John Pace; a sister, Viola Knudsen; and a special friend, Lyle Vanderhorst. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Maria Pace; a granddaughter, Jessica Tompkins; and a brother, Carl Staudenmeyer. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Valinda’s family present to greet family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Roger Henry officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Due to the most recent proclamation and enhanced public health measures for the state of Iowa, masks will be mandatory for all those in attendance over the age of 2 for both visitation and the funeral service.