Jean Lenore Wiedenmann, 88, of Monona, Iowa died Monday, March 16, 2020 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, Iowa. Jean was born November 1, 1931 on the family farm near Waterville, Iowa to Ben and Hulda Kolsrud. She was baptized and confirmed at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in Waterville, Iowa. Jean was a member of Faith Lutheran N.A.L.C. Church in Monona, Iowa.
On June 3, 1950, Jean was united in marriage with Charles L. Wiedenmann at the Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville, Iowa. They made their home on the family farm South of Monona, where they farmed for thirty-five years before moving to Monona. Three children were born to this union, Garry, Kent and Lori. Upon moving to their home in Monona, Jean was an employee of Monona Transformer for two years, ten years at Waukon Northern Engraving as an inspector and for thirteen years at the MFL School lunchroom. In her spare time Jean enjoyed sewing, knitting, doing crossword puzzles and reading.
Jean is survived by her children, Garry, Kent and Lori (Jim) Spratt; granddaughter, Jamie (Lonnie) Lightfoot; three great-grandsons, Caden Stuckman, Carter and Cael Lightfoot; three grandsons, Tyler (Alexandra) Spratt and Forrest and Colton Wiedenmann; granddaughters, Tara (Aaron) Hendricks, Danielle (Fiance, Brean Roman) Spratt and Kalysta Wiedenmann; great-granddaughters, Wyatt Rose and Monroe Ruth; brother, Bernard Kolsrud; sister-in-law, Hazel Kolsrud and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Jean in death were her husband, Charles; her parents; two brothers, John (Betty) and Lloyd Kolsrud; two sisters, Caryl (Elmer) and Lila (Ken) and sister-in-law, Lorna Kolsrud.
A Private Memorial Graveside Service will be at a later date.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.