Betty Lou Geick

Betty Lou Geick, age 84, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born on January 10, 1932 in Luana, the daughter of Louis and Roma (Bittner) Heins. Betty received her education from the local country school near Luana. On May 17, 1949, Betty was married to Henry Geick at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Guttenberg and the two were later blessed with seven children. Betty enjoyed puzzles, playing cards, listening to polka music, bingo and riding on the back of the Harley with Henry. She was a faithful volunteer for both Ladies Aid at St. Johns and the Guttenberg Meal Site. Betty was also a gifted gardener, took great pride in her flowers and enjoyed canning produce along with Henry. Betty is survived by her husband of 67 years, Henry; children, Joan (Juan) Cortes, Nancy (Keith) Welse, Bonnie Sue Gibson, Connie Onken, Rose Embree, Judy (Jeff Portwine) Geick & Gary (Lisa) Geick; grandchildren, Terry (Susanna) Gibson, Teresa Gibson, Christina Onken, Allison (Matt) Miron, Alexander Embree, Dana Geick, Wyatt Geick, Jay Geick, Martyn Geick & Bryce Geick; 6 great grandchildren; Rascal the cat; siblings, Hazel Anderegg, LaVonne (Glen) Mueller, Shirley Sutton, Rose Marie (Richard) Duwe & Gerene (William) Morarend; brother in law, Leo McNally & many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Cyril Heins; sisters, Birdena (Elmo) Behrend, Violet McNally, Ida Mae (Francis) Behrend, Roma (Freddie) Lahrs & brother in laws, Harold Anderegg & Bill Sutton Service Information Visitation Monday October 3, 2016 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Memorial Service Tuesday October 4, 2016 10:30 AM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Reception following Memorial Service St. John's Lutheran Church 203 Pearl St Guttenberg, IA 52052