Edith Mae List

1917 - 2006  (89 years)

• Name	Edith Mae List
  Born	24 Apr 1917	Granville, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	12 Oct 2006	Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
  Buried	St. Mary's Cemetery, Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I415811	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	31 Mar 2018

  
  

  Father	Joseph Aloysious List,   b. 15 Jun 1887, Granville, Sioux County, Iowa, USA ,   d. 19 Jan 1960, Granville, Sioux County, Iowa, USA  (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Anna Henrich,   b. 5 Oct 1892, Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA ,   d. 30 Jul 1988, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA  (Age 95 years)
  Married	25 Jun 1913	Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
  Family ID	F138700	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gerald Anthony Delperdang
  Children	1. David Delperdang   2. Don Delperdang   3. Ron Delperdang   4. Larry Delperdang   5. Sharon Delperdang   6. Carla Delperdang
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F138702	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Edith Mae List Delperdang Birth: 24 Apr 1917 Granville, Sioux County, Iowa, USA Death: 12 Oct 2006 (aged 89) Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA Burial: Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA Memorial #: 78073269 Bio: Le Mars Daily Sentinel (Oct. 13, 2006)Edith Delperdang, 89, of Remsen, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen. Edith Delperdang was born April 24, 1917, at rural Granville, the daughter of Joe and Elizabeth (Henrich) List. Edith was raised in the Granville area where she received her primary education in the rural school system. She then resided with her grandmother at Alton, where she received her secondary education, graduating from St. Mary's Academy there in 1934. She then attended Western Union College at Le Mars, where she obtained her teachers certificate and then taught in country schools in the area. On Sept. 24, 1940 she married Gerald Delperdang at Granville. They farmed in the Marcus area until 1949 when they moved to a farm north of Remsen where they continued to farm until Gerald's death on Dec. 26, 1973. She moved into Remsen in 1975, and remained very active in St. Mary's Church. She was a Eucharistic Minister, did the altar linens and vestments, and helped make altar breads for many years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Christian Mothers and St. Mary's Guild, Ladies Catholic Order of Foresters and Mission Association, being very active and holding offices in these organizations. She was also a member of the Happy Siesta Auxiliary and a Peer Group Volunteer, and the Oscar Cash program, donating much of her time for all these organizations. Volunteering was a big part of Edith's life after she moved to town, enjoying it throughly. The Happy Siesta residents would cheer up when Edith walked in the door; they loved her dearly. Family has also been the biggest part of Edith's life. She always enjoyed her children and grandchildren coming to visit. When holidays came around, she would do the cooking for all the families, pies being her speciality. Her hands were never idle. She made many, many quilts, afghans and baby blankets for both her family and the missions. In October 2005, Edith moved to Park Place Estates in Le Mars, and remained there until she fell, breaking her arm on Sept. 15, 2006. Since then she had resided at Happy Siesta. Survivors include four sons, Don and his wife, Bev (Von Arb) Delperdang and David Delperdang, all of Remsen, Ron and his wife Donna (Niichel) Delperdang of Le Mars, and Larry and his wife Julie (Honkomp) Delperdang of Sioux City; two daughters and their husbands, Sharon and Norman Nieland of Carroll and Carla and Robert Brannan of Odebolt; 15) grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; three sisters, Esther Reuter of Sauk Center, Minn., Helen and her husband Lawrence Brady of Marcus, and Mildred and her husband Eldon Ruden of Le Mars; one brother, Ray and his wife Char List of Granville; and one sister-in-law, Florence List of Granville. She was preceded in death by her parents; three infant grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Anne Delperdang, one brother, Melvin List; and one brother-in-law, Melvin Reuter. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen with the Rev. William McCarthy and the Rev. James Tigges concelebrating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen. At the Fisch Funeral Home in Remsen there was a rosary at 3 p.m. by St. Mary's Guild and Catholic Daughters of America and a vigil prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Casketbearers were Joe Delperdang, Darin Delperdang, Nick Delperdang, Kim Spearn, Dan Nieland and Brian Brannan. Family Members Parents Joseph Aloysius List 1887-1960 Elizabeth Anna Henrich List 1892-1988 Spouse Gerald Anthony Delperdang* 1917-1973 Siblings Melvin John List* 1914-2002 Raymond James List* 1925-2013 Children David Delperdang* 1946-2011 Created by: Bill Bates (47623045) Added: 10 Oct 2011 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78073269/edith-mae-delperdang Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 31 March 2018), memorial page for Edith Mae List Delperdang (24 Apr 1917–12 Oct 2006), Find A Grave Memorial no. 78073269, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Bill Bates (contributor 47623045) .