e worked at the Tama Townships elections for many years. She was a member of the corn and soybean associations. Pearl was a member of The Golden Oldies at Steamboat Senior Center.
Survivors include one son, James (Ruth) Oetken of Winchester, KY, and three daughters, Loretta Kirk Carlo of Dallas, TX, (living currently in Burlington with her mother), Rhonda (Jim) Pfadenhauer of Burlington, and Kathleen (Terry) Salisbury of Burlington; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. Also one brother, Glen Wischmeier of Burlington and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters, Ruth Eversman and Lois Powell.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 13th from noon to 8:00 p.m. at Lunning Chapel, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service for Mrs. Oetken will be Saturday, Oct. 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Street Baptist Church, Burlington with Pastor Dr. Jason Unzicker officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Luncheon will be served following the burial in the reception hall at Oak Street Baptist Church.
Memorials have been established for Crossroads Community Building Fund, Oak Street Baptist Church, and Southeastern Community College.
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