Dora Margeret Singer

Dora Singer, 91, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, L.C.M.S. in Le Mars. Reverend Tim Geitz will officiate. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2017, with the family present after 5:00 p.m., and a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.Memorials can be made in Dora's name to charity of your choice.Dora Margeret Petersen was born October 4, 1926 on the family farm near Merrill, Iowa, the daughter of Heinrich and Margeret (Michael) Petersen. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Merrill. She attended country school in Plymouth County. Following her schooling, she helped her family on the farm.She was unite...[more]

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n marriage to Donald Lee Singer on April 11, 1951 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. They farmed in Union Township for over 40 years. They moved to Le Mars in 1992. Donald passed away August 2, 1998 in Le Mars. For the past two years, she has been a resident of Plymouth Manor in Le Mars.Dora was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars where she was active in Sarah Circle, L.W.M.L., and Altar Guild for many years. She was also a member of Farm Bureau and N.I.P.C.O. Dora was very civic minded, supporting many local charities and organizations. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas, she loved to decorate and make homemade cookies and candy. She also enjoyed entering a sweepstake or two, and most of the time, came out a winner. Through the years, she enjoyed sewing, needle point, embroidery. She and Don also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and overseas. She also enjoyed reading and coloring. But most of all, she loved the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include 3 daughters: Lea Ann (Daniel) Goodrich of Indianola, IA, Sandra Singer of Albuquerque, NM, and Julie Singer of Woonsocket, RI; 2 sons: William Singer of Emmetsburg, IA, and Tom (Jean) Singer of Adel, IA; 5 grandchildren: Jon Hartle, Teisha Hartle, Lawrence Miller III, Leilani Culpepper, and Michael Singer; 3 great grandchildren: Bronson Culpepper, Landon Culpepper, and Bernice Jamison-Miller; many nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion, "Snickers".She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; her grandson: Luke Miller; and two sisters: Esther Pauling and Ruth Woockman. In Loving Memory Of Dora Margeret Singer  October 4, 1926 - October 28, 2017 Funeral Service10:30 a.m. Wednesday - November 1, 2017Grace Lutheran Church, LCMSLe Mars, Iowa Prayer Service7:00 p.m. Tuesday - October 31, 2017Rexwinkel Funeral HomeLe Mars, Iowa ClergyReverend Tim Geitz MusicLeaAnn Wiederholt - Organist"A Mighty Fortress""When Peace Like A River""Amazing Grace" Casket BearersTim Pauling                 Michael SingerDaniel Goodrich     Mike WiederholtBob Wiederholt     Butch Woockman Honorary Casket BearersBill Singer                               J.P. MillerKurt Nelson           Mike Hemmelman IntermentResthaven Memory GardensLe Mars, Iowa~The family of Dora Singer would like to invite you to join them for a time of lunch and fellowship in church hall immediately following the Funeral Service.  SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Family Present Tuesday, October 31, 2017 5:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayer Service Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7:00 PM Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars 107 12th Street Southeast Le Mars, Iowa 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Wednesday, November 01, 2017 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Grace Lutheran Church, L.C.M.S. 1430 7th Avenue SE Le Mars, IA 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:30 AM Grace Lutheran Church, L.C.M.S. 1430 7th Avenue SE Le Mars, IA 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Reception Wednesday, November 01, 2017 11:15 AM Grace Lutheran Church, L.C.M.S. 1430 7th Avenue SE Le Mars, IA 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Wednesday, November 01, 2017 12:30 PM Resthaven Memory Gardens 33393 150th Street Le Mars, IA 51031 Get Directions on Google Maps Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/dora-singer