Elsie Leuthold

Lester, Iowa 

     Elsie Leuthold, age 102, of Rock Rapids, formerly of Lester, Iowa, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, Iowa. 

       Elsie (Knobloch) Leuthold was born on July 2, 1921 at rural Alvord, IA. to parents Ernst & Caroline (Feucht) Knobloch. She later attended country school and essentially lived her entire life in Lyon County, IA.

     Elsie was united in marriage to Andrew Leuthold at Holton, Kansas on June 30, 1945. And to this union five children were born.After Andrew’s Honorable Discharge from the service the couple moved to the rural Larchwood area where they remained for 49 years before eventually settling again, this time in the Lester Retirement Village.

     She loved and was dedicated to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her love of the outdoors was proven by her fishing trips with Andy.  Elsie kept a huge garden and enjoyed going for long, brisk walks which no doubt contributed to her longevity.  The families military history led Elsie to be a proud member of the Flessner American Legion Auxillary Post # 561 since 1960.  She was an avid reader of history, historical fiction and always kept up on current events in the newspaper. Mrs. Leuthold spent many hours quilting for World Relief\Harvest Call and was a private person in matters of faith and was known to have the most generous spirit.

     Elsie is survived by 2 sons; John (Cheryl) and Stanley (Jean); a daughter Caroline (William) Stover; 7 grandchildren; and 17 Great Grandchildren.

     She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Andrew, a son David, an infant daughter Denise and all of her brothers and sisters.

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