Rosalie Gladfelder's Obituary
Rosalie Gladfelder, age 96, of Centerville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living in Centerville.
Rosalie was born on November 28, 1927 in Mystic, Iowa, the daughter of John and Juanita (Long) Zimmer. She graduated from Moravia High School with the Class of 1946. On June 19, 1948, Rosalie was united in marriage to Kermit C. Gladfelder in Walnut City, Iowa. To this union, four children were born, Fonda, Joel, Elaine and Tom.
Rosalie was a homemaker, who took great pride in her children and her home. She and Kermit lived in Appanoose County during their time on the farm. The couple was very involved in the church, and lived in the Mystic, Attica, State Center and Correctionville areas, while Kermit was in ministry. Rosalie thoroughly enjoyed working in children ministry, especially Bible School and children's sermons. The couple moved back to Appanoose County after retirement settling in Centerville.
Left to cherish Rosalie's memory are her children, Fonda (James) Wettestad, Joel Gladfelder (Jane Walker), Elaine (Mike) Heusinkveld, and Tom (Lisa) Gladfelder; four grandchildren, Chas Haworth (Tate Durlam), Aaron (Emily) Haworth, Haley Heusinkveld and Allison Gladfelder; two great grandchildren, Zoe Haworth and Nolan Haworth; her brother, Larry (Kathy) Zimmer; as well as several extended family members including nieces, nephews and cousins.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Kermit Gladfelder; her parents, John and Juanita Zimmer; two sisters, Norma Crow and Twila Mackie; and a brother, Robert Zimmer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with Pastor Adam Standley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Main Station Cemetery, near Moravia. Visitation will take place Friday, February 2, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville with the family greeting friends from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Memorials may be made to Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church (Mission Projects), and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Gladfelder Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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