Jean Ann Strahl

Jean Ann (Tindell) Strahl, age 73, of Guttenberg, IA, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. She was born on September 10, 1938 in Bagley Wisconsin, the daughter of Russell E and Lucille (Fabert) Tindell. Jean attended elementary school in Clayton Iowa and graduated from the Garnavillo High School. She later received her nursing degree from NICC. On June 20, 1959, Jean was united in marriage with Francis "Abe" Strahl at Peace Lutheran Church in Clayton. This union blessed them with three children. Jean was the most loving and caring mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Family was the most important thing in her life. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren, never missing any of their activities. Her favorite past times were going to casinos with her family and spending time with her sisters. Jean worked at the Guttenberg Care Center for nearly 30 years doing what she did best, caring for others. Jean is survived by her three children, Jeff Strahl of Palm Beach Gardens Florida, Robin (Chad) Esmann and Becky (Scott) Kelly both of Guttenberg; eight grandchildren, Alisha, Trevor, Dustin, Kayla Kelly, Carter and Alexandra Esmann, Jennifer Kramer and Madison Strahl; six great grandchildren, Sean, Mason, Draven, Ashton, Roman and Ryan Rae; siblings, Peggy (Joe) Helle of Garnavillo, Betty (Louis) Helle of Cedar Rapids, Cindy (Doug) Rowland of Ely, brother- in- law Harlan Harbaugh of Cedar Rapids and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Julia Ann in infancy; parents; brother Russell G. Tindell, sister Pat Harbaugh; mother and father- in -law, Alice and Kenneth Strahl.Visitation: Thursday 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. July 05, 2012 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, IowaFuneral Service: Friday 11:00 A.M. July 06, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church Guttenberg, IowaInterment: Guttenberg City Cemetery Service Information A service summary is not available