Evelyn Louise Rose Tigges

June 19, 1919 — April 16, 2013

Evelyn Louise Rose Tigges, the daughter of Otto and Sophie (Kappelmann) Koch, was born June 19, 1919 in Washington, MO. After moving to Iowa, her childhood years were spent near Paullina, where she received her education. Evelyn married Chester Tigges on June 30, 1941 in Coleridge, NE. They made their home on the farm in rural Brooke Township near Peterson all of their married life. Following Chester's death in 1989, she continued living on the farm until moving to Hillside Terrace in Spencer in December of 2006. She was an active member of St. John's Church in rural Peterson. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, baking and helping out as a farm wife. She passed away at the Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the age of 93. Evelyn was preceded in death by his parents; her brother, Raymond and her sisters: Arlene & Verna. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Dale of Peterson; one daughter, Sharon and her husband, Rod Peters of Dubuque, IA; three grandchildren: Mike Walz and his three children: Matthew and his wife, Kassie, Michael and his wife, Hannah and Mallory; Jeff Walz and his wife, Holly and their two children: Mitchell and Danielle; and Michelle Stefani and her two children: Skyler and Trevor; other relatives and friends.

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 19, 2013 at St. John's Church in Rural Peterson.

OFFICIATING

Pastor John Syvertson

CASKET BEARERS

Mike Walz Jeff Walz Skyler Stefani Trevor Stefani Michelle Stefani Holly Walz HONORARY BEARERS: Iris Kracht Kathy & Gary Brees

VISITATION

Visitation will begin 3:30 P.M., Thursday with the family present from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Thursday Evening at the Warner Funeral Home in Peterson.

MUSIC

"Rock of Ages" "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" By The Congregation ORGANIST: Lu Ann Smith

INTERMENT

St. John's Cemetery Rural Peterson, Iowa A lunch and time of fellowship will be held at the church immediately following the graveside service. A memorial fund has been established to be given to St. John's Church in rural Peterson.

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