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Wilma Elizabeth Shadle
Wilma Elizabeth Shadle
Marion
Wilma Elizabeth Shadle, 98, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa.
Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment will occur at the Springville Cemetery following the service.
Wilma was born September 5, 1926, in Rockford, Iowa to Charles George and Emilie (Keiser) Schmidt. She grew up in Rockford and graduated from Rockford High School. Wilma received her Bachelor’s Degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wilma was employed as a secretary and later in public relations at Rockwell-Collins in Cedar Rapids from 1954 until her retirement in 1988.
Wilma married Carol F. Shadle on February 14, 1953, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage.
Wilma was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the Anna Abigail Circle at St. Paul’s, Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA), B.P.W., A.N. Palmer Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, and the Cedar Rapids Public Relations Associates. She served as the secretary for the Cedar Rapids Community Concerts Association for 19 years.
Wilma was actively involved in the community and found pleasure in supporting local events. In her spare time, Wilma was fond of reading, going to concerts and plays, listening to music, dining out, gardening, and attending Thursday Forum at Coe College.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and special friend Dorothy North.
Wilma is survived by her special friend Ernie Miller, her many cousins, and long-time friends and their families. Her quiet strength and warm smile will be missed.
Memorial donations may be made in Wilma’s name to the Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association at PO Box 1434, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406; the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Foundation, 1340 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; Coe College, Advancement Services Office, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; or a charity of your choice. Please indicate that your gift is in memory of Wilma Shadle in the contribution note or your check memo.
Online condolences are welcome at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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