Rettenmeier, Staci Nicole

Staci Nicole Rettenmeier, 22, of Hiawatha, died at home Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, from complications of leukodystrophy. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, by the Rev. Neil Manternach. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. A vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Survivors include her parents, Dale and Debra Rettenmeier of Hiawatha; her sister, Amy Rettenmeier of Hiawatha; grandparents, Dorothy Pool of Cedar Rapids and Howard (Shirley) Rettenmeier of Dyersville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Staci was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert Pool.

Staci attended Bowman Woods and Hoover elementary schools as well as Taft Middle School and Jefferson High School. Staci graduated from Jefferson High School in May 2009 with perfect attendance for her final four years there. Staci was involved with The ARC of East Central Iowa as well as Options of Linn County.

Even though Staci had dealt with the symptoms of her disease for many years, she always maintained her smile and cheerfulness. She was a joy to her family and friends and inspired those around her.

We are so thankful to the caregivers, friends, neighbors, family and educational staff who have worked with her and made her life so fulfilled and happy.

Memorials may be directed to The ARC of East Central Iowa, 680 Second St. SE, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.

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