Keppler, Lucille Catherine

Lucille Catherine Keppler, 97, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away at her home on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012.

Survivors include her 11 children, Patricia (Bob) Schoulte of Monona, Grace (Jerry) Lamphere of Randalia, Dave (Mary) Keppler of Lamont, Duane (Barbara) Keppler of Arlington, Frank (Iona) Keppler, Mike (Virginia) Keppler, Betty (Vaylard) Brooks, Caroline Otdoerfer, and Joe Keppler, all of Strawberry Point, Tony (Gerarda) Keppler of East Dubuque, Ill., and Theresa (Randy) Laughead of Strawberry Point; 60 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren; one brother, Elmer (Annie) Ries of Dyersville; and one sister, Delores Tigges of Dubuque.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold, on Dec. 23, 1999; two brothers, Edward and Gilbert; five sisters, Martha, Rosie, Marie, Sally, and Florence; two granddaughters, Kristen Keppler and Amber Rose Laughead; and one great-grandson, Austin Lamphere.

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Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Strawberry Point, Iowa. Celebrant: The Very Rev. Paul Peters assisted by Deacon Tony Keppler.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point, with Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Also visitation one hour before service at the church on Thursday.

Interment: Cass Township Cemetery, Strawberry Point, Iowa.

Published Sept. 19, 2012 in The Gazette