In loving memory of

Juanita 'Nita' E. Gauler
July 24, 1927 - January 27, 2011

JUANITA 'NITA' GAULER MUSCATINE, Iowa - Juanita 'Nita' E. Gauler, 83, of Muscatine, died on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Trinity Hospital - Muscatine. A Private Service will be held at a later date. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church. 'Nita' was born on July 24, 1927, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Bate and Dortha Trainor Collins. Her first marriage was to Dr. John Wagner on November 27, 1949, in Burlington. He preceded her in death in 1965. She later married Raymond S. Gauler on March 27, 1986, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She worked as a registered nurse for the Muscatine Community School Systems as a school nurse for 25 years. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, Lady Elks, Ladies of the Moose, and the Athenaeum Club. She was an avid reader and enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling. Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Raymond S. Gauler of Muscatine; two sons, Eric Wagner and wife, Robin, of Hampton, Iowa, and Kurt Wagner of Bishopville, South Carolina; two daughters, Britt Wagner and husband, Bill Powell, of Hope, Idaho, and Darcie Randleman and husband, Bill, of Solon; a step-son, Allen Gauler of Los Alamos, New Mexico; two step-daughters, Mary Knudsen of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Marcia Stup and husband, Tom, of Los Alamos, New Mexico; 11 grandchildren, Sarah, Ericka, Brendan, Lily, Libby, Tildy, Rose, Rachel, Ben, Christopher, and Brian; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Debbie Collins of Delta, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; one step-son, John Gauler; and one brother, Bill Collins.

Tributes

George & Donna Hill wrote on Feb 3, 2011:

"We were so sorry to read of Juanita's passing and want to offer our very sincere condolences."

Margaret Weber wrote on Feb 1, 2011:

"To all the family I send my deepest sympathy in your loss of Jaunita. She was a very special person and will always remain in our hearts. Margaret Weber"

John (Topher) and Ann Godfrey wrote on Jan 31, 2011:

"Eric, Kurt, Britt, Darcy and your families, So very sorry for the loss of your Mom - we remember her as a wonderful, delightful, warm, and welcoming person- May your memories bring you laughter, and comfort, and peace in times to come. Our sympathy and best regards, Toph and Ann Godfrey "

Dan and Nancy Kuhl-Errickson wrote on Jan 30, 2011:

"Eric and family: Our sincerest condolences to you. May you find peace in the knowledge that she is in a better place. You are in our prayers."

Doug Vander Linden wrote on Jan 30, 2011:

"Years go by so very fast, seems like yesterday she was driving her red Ford Galaxie to Franklin school to take care of one of us. She was one of the nicest ladies I have ever met. May God bless you all."

Vicki (Sauer) & Terry Hampton wrote on Jan 30, 2011:

"Our sympathy and prayers go to the family. Juanita and Ray have been wonderful neighbors to my parents. Vicki"

Shelly Haynes wrote on Jan 30, 2011:

"Kurt, Brendan and Family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. You have our consolences. The O'Brien Family"

Donald Bailey wrote on Jan 30, 2011:

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Dennis and Debbie Read wrote on Jan 29, 2011:

"Our prayers go out to Eric, Robin, and family during this most difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. All of your Army family are there for you!"

Mandy Godfrey Russell wrote on Jan 28, 2011:

"Nita was always one of my favorite people. Her heart was big and she was always kind. She will be very much missed, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mandy"

Linda & Mike Shay wrote on Jan 28, 2011:

"I remember Juanita when I went to school @ Clearview School. It was right across the road from your home. She was such a friendly lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Linda & Mike Shay"