Helen Meder

Helen Sophia Meder, 98, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at the Guttenberg Care Center. Helen was born June 18, 1916 to Ben and Helena Lake in Guttenberg. She graduated from St. Marys High School and married Dr. Don Meder on May 24, 1941. To this marriage were born three children: Mary Helen, Joseph and James. Helen was active in the community, faithfully attended St. Marys Church, and supported St. Marys School. She was a member of Book Club. She golfed with Don and the women's league at the Guttenberg Golf and Country Club. She walked regularly, enjoying the Mississippi while exercising. Helen enjoyed nature and flower gardening. She and Doc traveled the US, Canada and Europe. Family was most important. She was a great cook for gatherings of family and friends. Don died before Helen in 2010. As the youngest of six children, her brothers and sisters (Al Lake, Hilda Kuempel, Ed Lake, Clara Tillia and Dr. Tony Lake) all preceded her to final rest as did her brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Jack and Eileen Meder. Helen is survived by her family, Mary Helen and David Grace, Joseph and Peg Meder, and James Meder; by eight grandchildren and their spouses: Chris and Sheila Meder, Greg and Sarah Meder, LeeAnn and Ben Haehnel, Dr. Lindsey Meder Cowherd and Dr. Chris Cowherd, Zach and Megan Meder, Joe Grace and Mahalaxmi Majumdar, Mike Grace and Dr. Elizabeth Grace. She leaves eleven great grandchildren, six step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials may be left to Helen's favorite charities, St. Mary's School and St. Mary's Church.Click here to view a Video Tribute for Helen MederVisitation: Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. February 18, 2015 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, IA and one hour before service at church.Funeral Service: Thursday 11:00 A.M. February 19, 2015 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, GuttenbergInterment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Guttenberg Service Information A service summary is not available