Mary Ellen Guyer, 72 of rural Clermont, Iowa died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. She was born October 3, 1948 to LaVerne and Bess (Nelson) Palas in West Union, Iowa. She graduated from North High School in 1966 and attended Hawkeye Community College.
On May 25, 1968 Mary was united in marriage with Ronald Guyer. She enjoyed spending time with family, playing and caring for her dog, Lucy and her barn kitties. She was a skilled garage sale treasure hunter. Mary’s greatest joys were her family and supporting her granddaughters, Sarah and Kaitlin in all of their activities. Mary cared for all of her skilled care patients at Gunderson Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics, where she worked for thirty-three years.
Mary is survived by her husband, Ron Guyer; son, Tim (Shannon) Guyer; granddaughters, Sarah and Kaitlin Guyer; brother, David (Marcia) Palas; and many special nieces and nephews.
Preceding Mary in death were her parents, Vern and Bess Palas; one sister, Sharon Suckow; and one nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Mary to the Palmer Memorial Foundation in West Union, Iowa.
A private family funeral will be held.
Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Clermont, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.