Vivian Giebelstein

VIVIAN RUTH GIEBELSTEIN Clarence Vivian Ruth Giebelstein, 97, of Clarence, Davenport and Tulsa, Okla., passed away March 25, 2021, in Tulsa from lung complications. Vivian has gone to heaven to join the love of her life, her husband, Delmar. Vivian was born March 24, 1924, in Preston, Iowa, to Paul and Anna Badtke. She is survived by her children, Joseph Giebelstein of Houston and Pati (Tom) Hoffmann of Tulsa. Vivian was blessed with five grandchildren, Sean Giebelstein, Chad Giebelstein, Sheree Bryant, James Hoffmann and Marie Hoffmann. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Damon, Gabrielle, Coral, Sullivan, Vayla and Autumn. In addition to her husband, Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rodney; sister, Karen; brothers-in-law, Melvin and Virgil Giebelstein, Lloyd Grage and Daryl Ballenger; and sisters-in-law, Alice Grage, Shirley and Joyce Giebelstein and Darlene Ballenger. Delmar and Vivian farmed together for most of their lives and were inseparable, and Vivian was very attached to the Giebelstein family. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Clarence,  prior to her burial along side her soul mate, Delmar, at Inland Cemetery in Bennett. Chapman Funeral Home, Clarence, has Vivian and her family in their care. Memories and condolences may be left at www.chapmanfh.com.