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Freda “Teed” Schlesselman
Freda “Teed” Schlesselman
Bellevue, Wash.
"Teed" of Bellevue, Wash., 99, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, and was born April 5, 1924, in Newton, Iowa, to John and Cora Mikulasek, youngest of four daughters. She met her lifelong husband "Dutch" at University of Iowa where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. They graduated with B.A. degrees then joined the family restaurant business with Dutch's parents, Skinny and Laura, at the Ranch Supper Club in Cou Falls, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, John and David; and son-in-law, James Klinger.
Survived by daughters, Carol (Robert) Rudd and Diane Klinger; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 26, at Hotel at Kirkwood 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids. Please sign guestbook at cascadememorial.com. Donations may be made to American Red Cross.
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