"June and Russ, we send our sincere sympathy in the tragic death of Kristen. We never knew Kristen, but our time together with you in Los Angeles so long ago has not been forgotten. Gene and Carleen Koltvet"
In loving memory of
Kirsten June Wrieden
June 28, 1971 - October 3, 2017
Kirsten June Wrieden, 46, of Keokuk, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Keokuk, Iowa.
Kirsten was born on June 28, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Russell and June Harstad Tokheim. On August 17, 1997, she was united in marriage to Jamie Wrieden at First Lutheran Church in Keokuk. He survives. Kirsten was an honor graduate of South High School in Minneapolis. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in elementary education with an endorsement in special education from Luther College in Decorah. She earned a Master's Degree with reading specialist from University of Northern Iowa (UNI). She had been a resident of Keokuk since 1993 and was employed as a teacher for Keokuk Community Schools. She advocated for her students and children she met. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and Church Women's Group. Kirsten's family always came first. She enjoyed exercising with her friends.
Kirsten is survived by her husband Jamie Wrieden of Keokuk; son Brett Wrieden and daughter Brook Wrieden both of Keokuk; her parents, Russell and June Tokheim of Edina, MN; brother Mark Tokheim of Fargo, ND; sister Karin (Greg) Meier of Savage, MN, and their children Garrett and Keynon; mother-in-law Sheldia Wrieden of Keokuk; sister-in-law Tracy (Ron) Hartis of Keokuk and their children Kortnie (Drew) Wear and Broc Hartis of Keokuk.
Kirsten was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gladys & Edwin Tokheim and Gena & Halvor Harstad, and father-in-law, John Wrieden.
A Celebration of her Life will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Wright Field House in Keokuk with Rev. Rodney Underwood officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2017 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau after 2:00 PM with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 PM.
Memorials may be made for her children's college fund.
Tributes
"Kristen worked for me at Wells-Carey School. What ever position she held, she was a positive role model for kids. I want to send my deepest sympathys to her husband and family. There will be a huge hole not only in their lives, but the KCSD family as well."
"She always had a smile when she met the kids in the morning before school. Also she understood that my grandson need extra help in school. The worl will always be a better place for the short time she was here."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry for your less of both your dad and wife.You all are in my prayers."
"we are so sorry for loss. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time."
"Our hearts are hurting. The death of a great person should add life to those who they leave behind...Kirsten was a great person. There is no doubt she has added to the lives of everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers could never be enough. She will never be forgotten."
"so sorry, such a loss"
"did not know this lovely lady personally,but she was my granddaughter teacher,my granddaughter loved her very much,prayers to family and friends, very sorry for your loss,she left to soon,... "
"I will always remember Kirsten's beautiful smile. She had a gift of looking past the surface of a person or situation, finding the best part of them and encouraging them to shine. "
"Shelda, My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my sincere sympathy."
"This whole thing seems so very hard for everyone to wrap their heads around. This community will forever miss her beautiful smile, and her gentle heart. She has touched so many lives, including our son Kyler's. She taught him last year and there is nothing but amazing memories of her. Kyler enjoyed going to school every single day. She made a HUGE impact on him as well as sooo many others. Life is just so unfair at times. Her memory will live on forever in the hearts of her students, friends, and family. Prayers to the Wrieden and extended families during this difficult time. She will truly be missed. Such a beautiful angel! RIP Mrs. Wrieden "
"Words cannot express my sympathy. Kirsten was a joy to know. I know she was a fantastic teacher and influenced many young people. May your tears soon be replaced with beautiful memories. "
"I am so very sorry for your loss."