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Jeanne Fellner
JEANNE L. FELLNER
Grand Mound
Jeanne L. Fellner, 89, died Sunday morning, Nov. 27, 2016, at Wheatland Manor.
Jeanne Louise Fellner was born March 24, 1927, to Lee and Louise (Meints) Fellner. The family lived and farmed west of Welton. Jeanne attended rural schools and graduated from Welton High School in 1945. She received training as a beautician from the Clinton Academy of Beauty and Hair Design in 1962. In 1976, Jeanne purchased a home in Marion where she was employed by Rockwell Collins. She later worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, receiving an award for honorable career service and retirement commendation in 1989.
She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Grand Mound. Jeanne was a worldwide traveler, visiting many countries and traveling throughout the United States and Canada frequently. She enjoyed making braided rugs, stitchery, clothing, cinnamon rolls and just driving the countryside, often stopping for a visit.
Surviving are cousins; and dear friends, Bob and Avis Diercks and family of Grand Mound.
Preceding Jeanne in death were her parents.
Visitation will be at Schultz Funeral Home, Grand Mound, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m Wednesday, Nov. 30. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Mound.
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