Louanne Domek Estherville, Iowa Obituary

Louanne Domek

<p>Louanne Domek was born on December 8th, 1942, in Mandan, ND to Vern and LaVerna (Lundquist) Switzer. She attended many schools throughout her years but did graduate from Arnolds Park High School in 1961. Lou passed away on March 11th, 2023 surrounded by her family at Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville at the age of 80.</p><p><br></p><p>Lou and Leo met at Skyline (now the Elks) New Year’s Eve 1960-1961. Then their first date was April 1961. They liked to go to outdoor movies. On September 18th, 1961, she was united in marriage to Leo Domek. Leo was drafted into the army and Lou joined him in Germany in October 1962. They have many fond memories of their time in Germany. Leo and Lou moved out to Huntington, IA September 1965 and have lived there for the past 57 years.</p><p><br></p><p>Lou worked as a telephone operator when she met Leo. Lou was part owner of the Lakes Sewing Center in the late 70’s and then worked at the Chalet of Fashions Bridal shop later known as Romantic Treasures Bridal for 40 years. She did all the alterations on many dresses through her years.</p><p><br></p><p>During her free time Lou enjoyed sewing for her grand-kids, crocheting blankets and many other items even the pink &amp; blue little hats for the newborns at the hospital and beds for the animals at the shelter house.</p><p><br></p><p>Lou was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Estherville. Family was very important to Lou as she enjoyed spending time with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>Surviving family members include husband Leo - daughter Leanne Syverson of Milford and son Marty Domek (Becky) of Estherville. She is also survived by grandchildren Morgan Bode (Brian), Dalton Syverson (Shannon), Maggie and Kaylyn Domek. great grandchildren Beckett, Briggs, Bryar, and Baylor Bode; and her sister Cindy MacDonald of Fort White, FL.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Lou is preceded in death by siblings Merle Voigt, Norma Douglas, Don Switzer, Joanne Curtis, son-in-law Randy Syverson, as well as parents Vern and LaVerna Switzer.</p><p><br><br></p>
December 8, 1942 - March 11, 202312/08/194203/11/2023
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Henry-Olson Funeral Home and Crematory
April 18, 2023
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Connie Moore
May 3, 2023
Heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the family
Brenda Brue
May 3, 2023
Sweetest lady,sympathy
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Rebecca Origer
March 31, 2023
Leanne and family. I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know she will be missed by everyone who knew her. My thought and prayers are with at this time of sorrow I
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Jan Lange
March 28, 2023
We were friends for so many years. Raised our children together. Had some fun times owning fabric store and traveling to market to buy fabric for store. Members of the Huntington Breeders Assoc. Lol. Miss her so much.
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Brad and Pam Rohlk
March 26, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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CONNIE AND BILL WYMER
March 25, 2023
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
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Cindy Macdonald
March 22, 2023
Will miss you sissy. You have been my greatest supporter through good and bad times. Give everyone a hug for me up there. And I’ll see you again someday. Your baby sis Cindy ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Skip Miller
March 21, 2023
Leo and family,
So very sorry to hear of Louanne's passing. Keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Skip & Diane Miller
Patti Paulsen
March 21, 2023
My deepest sympathy Leo and family.
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Nancy Nelsen
March 21, 2023
fond memories of when. we were at AP High school also when she worked at wedding shop she helped with both our daughters wedding dresses great sewer