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Titler, Virginia Lois (Sloan)
Virginia Lois (Sloan) Titler, 90, of Alburnett, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Village Ridge in Marion. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Rev. Dan Peterson. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Craig Titler and Sue (Victor) Becker, both of Alburnett; three grandchildren, Cara (Justin) Dix of Mount Vernon, Dr. Sarah Titler (Eric Chambers) of Iowa City and Nate (Robin) Titler of Anamosa; six great-grandchildren; her sister, Mildred Kirk of Marion; her brother, Allan Sloan of California; and a sister-in-law, Leila Sloan of Alburnett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; a grandson, Nicholas Becker; and her brother, Lee Sloan.
Virginia was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Toddville, the daughter of Robert and Opal (Quaas) Sloan. She graduated from Alburnett schools in 1940. After graduating, she taught at Martelle schools and at Alburnett Junior High School, where she coached girls basketball.
On April 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert N. Titler at the Alburnett EUB Church. After raising her family, Virginia was asked to return to teaching at Alburnett. She continued her education, graduating from Coe College with a BA degree in art. Virginia retired after serving the children and families of the Alburnett Community School District for over 20 years.
Virginia was a gifted artist and a talented seamstress. She will be remembered for the many dresses and coats she sewed for her granddaughters.
Virginia was a member of Alburnett United Methodist Church and enjoyed time spent with her family and her fellow retired teachers.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Compassus (especially Matt Hoskins and Augusta Grimes) and all of the staff at Village Ridge for their loving care and support.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Virginia's memory.
Please sign the online guest book for Virginia at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published May 12, 2012 in The Gazette
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