Memorials can be directed to the Spencer Public Library or the Spencer Hospital
Louise Delia Devine, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Peffer) Devine, was born November 9, 1919 near Bode, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in that area, where she attended and graduated from Algona High School. After high school, she received her BA degree from Iowa Teacher's College in Cedar Falls, IA.
After receiving her education, Louise returned to the Bode area, where she taught country school at Eagle Township. She moved to Spencer, Iowa in 1945 and taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade until her retirement in 1982 after 47 years of teaching. Louise was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer.
She passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the age of 94. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Irene Schreiber and Ardeen Lowe; two brothers: Clarence and Robert Devine.
Left to cherish her memory are her brothers: Raymond (Doris) Devine of Mobile, AL, William Devine of Moville, IA, Duane (Virginia) Devine of New Hampton, IA, David (Nancy) Devine of Lodi, CA; two sister-in-laws: Elfrieda Devine of Cedar Falls, IA and Julie Devine of Algona, IA; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Memorial services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Kay Hooper
CASKET BEARERS
HONORARY BEARERS
Mitchell Dairy
Taran Dairy
Travis Dairy
Nicholas Feddersen
Alexander Feddersen
Peter Feddersen
Cole Chessen
VISITATION
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
MUSIC
SPECIAL MUSIC
'The Lord's Prayer'
'How Great Thou Art'
INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa