Nira Eileen Fousek Obituary (1922

Nira E. Fousek, 90, formerly of Oelwein, Iowa, died Tuesday evening, November 27, 2012, at Good Neighbor Society in Manchester, Iowa. Memorial Service: 1:30 P.M. Monday, December 17, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Strawberry Point, Iowa, with Pastor Randy Moser and Pastor Mary Green officiating. There will be No Visitation. Inurnment will be in Cass Township Cemetery, Strawberry Point, Iowa. A Memorial Fund has been established in her name. Nira Eileen Ohl was born March 17, 1922 in rural Hazleton, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer Owen and Florence Ada (Fowlkes) Ohl. She graduated from the Strawberry Point High School in 1939. Nira taught at rural schools for 6 years. On August 23, 1945, she was united in marriage to Clare Mathias Fousek at Galena, Illinois. They farmed by Strawberry Point and Lamont and later moved to Oelwein where they lived for 10 years. They moved to Ankeny for 9 years where Nira was a Matron at Ankeny High School and a receptionist for a chiropractor. Nira moved back to Oelwein in 1975. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oelwein. Nira's talents included cooking, baking, seamstress, woodworking and many crafts. She enjoyed her church and friends. Nira is survived by her Son, Gary Fousek of Independence; Daughter, Sandra Fousek of Worthington; Grandchildren; and Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband on May 11, 1974; 3 Brothers, Clarence, Richard and Edward Ohl; and 3 Sisters, Frances Leyh, Ethel Schmelzer and Annetta Scully.