Marjorie Rouw Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hedrick. Marjorie Rouw, 96, of Hedrick died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home in south of Hedrick. She was born September 26, 1922, in Mahaska County the daughter of William and Hattie Grandia Van Arkel. She graduated from Cedar High School with the class of 1940. On August 23, 1941, she was united in marriage to Albert “Bert” Rouw at Lancaster, Missouri. Following their marriage, they lived for a short time in Fremont. They then moved to a farm north of the Ottumwa Airport. In 1966, the family moved to a farm near Hedrick. Marjorie helped Bert in the operation of the farm in addition to caring for her family and home. When her children were all in school, she went to work at the Hedrick Grocery Store. Bert died on August 9, 1988. Marjorie was a devoted wife and mother, she delighted in caring for her family even after they had grown. Her nurturing spirit did not stop at her family, she was always first to pitch in and lend someone help when they were in need. Most of the time she offered quiet help without ever being asked. She also loved having pets, she was notorious for having spoiled dogs and cats around the house. She was one of the original “Granny Cheerleaders” of Hedrick. She enjoyed doing embroidery work and sewing. Her family includes her three children, Pamela (Linzy, Jr.) Collins of Hampton, Iowa, Paula Rouw of Ottumwa, and Roger (Toni Quick) Rouw of Hedrick; four grandchildren, Chanon (Perry) Shawver, Kyrie (Jamie) Fogel, Conan (Xixuan) Collins, and Kayla Rouw; six great grandchildren, Maddison Wolver, Mason Shawver, Dustin Fogel, Ella Fogel, Caleb Fogel, and Ari Collins; and many nieces and nephews, including Rodney Vander Beek. In addition to her husband, Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; a great grandson, Joshua Linzy Fogel; a brother, Clifford Van Arkel; and a sister, Maxine Wilson. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held Monday, November 26, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa with Reverend Linzy Collins, Jr. officiating. A procession will form at the Fremont Funeral Chapel at 10:20 Monday morning for those wishing to attend the graveside service. The Fremont Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family will be at the Fremont Funeral Chapel from 9 until 10:20 Monday morning to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Marjorie Rouw Memorial Fund.

Marjorie Rouw

September 26, 1922 - November 21, 2018

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