Cleola Theresa Duwa Schneider Iowa City, Iowa Obituary

Cleola Theresa Duwa Schneider

Cleola Theresa Duwa Schneider, 92, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 with her daughters by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City with Father Stephen Witt officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 PM to 7 PM at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City, where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. Also, visitation will be held 1 hour before Mass in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church or EveryStep Kavanaugh House (Hospice facility in Des Moines.) Cleola was born September 27, 1929 in Washington County, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Agnes (Bopp) Duwa. On November 13, 1948 Cleola married Dwayne Schneider in Richmond, IA. Cleola and her husband, Dwayne, owned and operated Dwayne’s Radiator and Air Conditioning for 25 years. Cleola was the bookkeeper at their business. Cleola was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of America. Cleola is survived by her two daughters, Betty (William) Hedrick of Urbandale and Bonnie Schneider (Dennis Grigal)) Schneider of St. Paul, MN; five grandchildren, Rene (Scott) Shepard, Stephanie (Laird) Van Dee, Lisa (Kevin) Oelke, Megan Grigal and Paul (Amy) Grigal; fourteen great-grandchildren, William (Maire) Shepard, Matthew Shepard, Katherine Shepard, Victoria (Andrew) Stinson, Oliver Stinson, Isaac Van Dee, Madeline Van Dee, Jolynne Van Dee, Lincoln Van Dee, Bethany Oelke, Nathan Oelke, Kazimer Grigal, Nicolas Grigal and Gabriel Grigal; five siblings, Lucille Duwa and Dolores Krotz, both of Iowa City, Irma (Dennis) Altenhofen of Washington, Dean (Connie) Duwa of Answorth and Janet (Merlin) Hagie of Washington; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Cleola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dwayne in 2001; siblings, Dale, Clifford, Velma Waldschmidt, Vera Gingerich, Elaine Lee, and Dwayne’s siblings.
September 27, 1929 - April 10, 202209/27/192904/10/2022
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Ellen Leeney
July 14, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Cle’s family. She worked with my mother, Thelma, many years ago at Chatham Oaks. She was a wonderful, kind and hardworking lady. I met Cle a few times and enjoyed getting to know her. We kept in touch with holiday letters for several years after my... Continue Reading
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Tom Nye
April 14, 2022
To the family of Cle- I know how dear you all are to her! I was Cle's mailman from 2000-to 13 and what sweet memories I have. I'm retired now, so I don't mind admiting- Cle brightened so many days with our "short" conversations at her mailbox. Her eyes sparkled as she ta... Continue Reading
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A Grigal
April 14, 2022
Very sorry for the loss of Cle, she was a blessed and smart amazing woman, and the best Christmas sugar cookie baker! Hoping good memories of her provide some comfort at this time. -The Duluth Grigals
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Moira Chiaramonte
April 13, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family on the passing of a very lovely, kind, and wonderful person, Cleola Schneider. We hadn't seen each other in years but she always kept me informed by mail of what was happening with her family and her life. She amazed me with the amo... Continue Reading
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Larry Duwa
April 12, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to Cle's family and siblings. Will always have fond memories from way back. I'm sure she is looking down on everybody with a smile on her face.
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Dick Irvin
April 11, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the family.Peace.
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Carter Mary
April 11, 2022
Always enjoyed visiting with Clete when I went to Dwayne’s for Carter Ford. They were great people. Hugs to all.
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Beverly Trammell
April 10, 2022
Cle always had a kind word for everyone she knew. She was one of the most compassionate and caring individuals that I know. I have a lot of fond memories of going to the races with them in my younger years. I will miss you terribly Cle you were truly one of a kind . L... Continue Reading
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