Alverda Ohl

Alverda M. Ohl, 94, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Tuesday evening, September 3, 2024, at MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center in Oelwein.

Funeral Service: 12:00 P.M., Noon, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein, with Rev. Josh Schunk officiating.
Visitation: 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Noon, Saturday at the church.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Alverda Maedeene Lau was born February 11, 1930, in Fayette County, Iowa, the daughter of Clinton Hanson and Dorothea P. Augusta (Fink) Lau, Sr. She graduated from Oelwein High School in Oelwein. On June 20, 1948, she was united in marriage to Bernard Lavern “Barney” Ohl at Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein, by the Rev. Henry Dieter. Over the years, Alverda was employed at the White Spot and City Laundry in Oelwein. Alverda was a devoted wife and mother. She helped Barney operate Barney’s North Texaco Station in Oelwein for 25 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein. Alverda enjoyed going to the casino, garage sales, playing Bridge and collecting.

Alverda is survived by her daughter: Emmilee Kohl (Gary Vogel) of Iowa City; daughter-in-law: Julie Ohl of Fayette; granddaughter: Liz Nelson of North Liberty; great grandson: Tristan Nelson of North Liberty; 3 sisters: Marlene (Joe) Ciminera of Walnut Creek, California, Wanda Luther of Minneapolis and Dorine (Melvin) Keatley of Lansing; 2 sisters-in-law: Lynda Lau of Oelwein and Ruth Lau of Oelwein; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Barney; sons: David Ohl and Douglas Ohl; granddaughter: Shelley Ohl; and 6 brothers: Aaron Lau, Lelan Lau, Alvin Lau, Gary Lau, Clinton Lau and Daryl Lau.

Alverda’s family would like to say thank you to the staff of MercyOne Oelwein Hospital, Oelwein Health Care and Cedar Valley Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.