Frieda Helena Bartels Obituary (1923

Frieda H. Bartels, 90, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein with Rev. Leo Combs-Lay officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein, Iowa. A Memorial Fund has been established. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Frieda Helena Potratz was born on January 17, 1923 at rural Maynard, Iowa the daughter of Theodore Gustov & Ella Sophie (Guritz) Potratz. She received her education at the Maynard Schools. Frieda was united in marriage to Lloyd John Bartels on November 17, 1943 in Oelwein, Iowa. She was a homemaker and longtime Oelwein resident. Frieda was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed attending the Oelwein Meal Site, playing bingo and cards and tending her flower garden. She was a tremendous cook and baker, providing delicious food for her family. She was especially proud of her family and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. Frieda is survived by her 6 Children: Lloyd "Jim" Bartels of Oelwein, Jerry (Dora) Bartels of Oelwein, Jeff (Lynn) Bartels of Oelwein, Jacqueline (Roger) Nelson of Oelwein, Jerome (Nancy) Bartels of Lee's Summit, Missouri & Jan (Norman) VanDeWalker of Oelwein; 14 Grandchildren; 29 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; Sister-in-law: Agnes Potratz of Oelwein & Many Nieces & Nephews. Frieda was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Lloyd on August 10, 1980, 3 brothers: Alvin, Walter & Herman Potratz and 2 sisters: Laura Kisner & Marie Yarrington Prentise.