Obituary of Jean Sylvia Mormann

Jean was born September 13, 1926, in Worthington, Iowa the daughter of Ben and Rose (Billmeyer) Schemmel. She married Walter J. Mormann on September 1, 1949 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Together they farmed near Earlville until Walter's death in 1994, and then Jean retired in Dyersville. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's events including sporting events, county fair shows, dance recitals and poms. Jean had a deep religious faith and believed in Catholic Education. She enjoyed traveling, bowling and gardening. Survivors include her children: Nancy (Marvin) Krapfl of Petersburg, IA, Rick (Cindy) Mormann of Earlville, IA, Judy (Walt) Wessel of Colesburg, IA, Ron (Deanna) Mormann of Marion, IA, Randy (Jacqueline) Mormann of Manchester, IA and Sheri (Mark) Fitzpatrick of Greeley, IA; 18 grandchildren: Jeff Krapfl, Jenny (Chad) Oberbroeckling, Tracy (Cameron) Schulte, Kristie, Nicole, and Jessica Mormann, Brent and Jason Wessel, Megan, Dianna and Allie Mormann, Blake, Mitchell and Molly Mormann, Stacy, Jacob, Kari and Haley Fitzpatrick, and 1 great grandchild, William Schulte; one brother, Bernard Schemmel of Worthington, 1 sister: Pearl Recker of Dyersville, a sister-in-law, Gladys Schemmel of Monticello, IA, a brother-in-law, Vernon (Madonna) Gudenkauf of Dubuque, IA, sisters-in-law, Agnes Mensen of Earlville, IA, Abby Mormann of Colesburg, IA and Catherine Mormann of Mead, WA She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Walter, 2 brothers, Leo and LeRoy Schemmel, a sister, Marion Gudenkauf; brothers-in-law: Gerald Recker, Elmer Geistkemper, Art Mormann, LuVerne Mormann, Melvin Mensen, and 1 sister-in-law, Evelyn Geistkemper. Memorials are preferred.