Vera Erpelding Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vera Erpelding (Algona, Iowa), who passed away on September 16, 2023, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas J. Forburger and Mary Forburger (Bleich); her husband Alphons "Al" Erpelding; her son John T. Erpelding; her siblings, Alice Krieps, Ruth Youngwirth, Thomas Forburger and Kenneth Forburger; and her great grandchildren, William and Peter Emerick.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Ann Emerick of Waukee, Steven J. Erpelding (Linda) of Algona, Gary T. Erpelding (Paula) of Algona and David A. Erpelding (Cindy) of Algona; her grandchildren, Jennifer Kuntz (Scott), Sara Emerick (Mike Thomson), Jake Emerick (Casey), Paul Emerick IV, Allison Burch (Joe), John Erpelding (Emily), Lucas Erpelding (Debra), MaLinda Erpelding, Gina Erpelding (Clinton Fouts), Anna Merryman (Jesse), Maria Bleuer (Alex), Jessica Emswiler (John), Mollie Erpelding, Mike Erpelding and Mitch Erpelding; her great grandchildren, Adam, Caleb Kuntz, E. J., Genevieve Burch, Charlie, Andi Emerick, Taylor, Lydia, Brynlie, Addylie Erpelding, Lillian, Charlotte Wickman, Zachary, Tyler, Jacob Erpelding, Garrett Splitt, Avah, Olivia, Hailee Merryman, Laelah, McKenna Crawmer, Xander, Isabella Bleuer, Justin Myers and Amanda Myers; and also Joe Krieps. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to local scholarships that promote nursing, fine arts and/or farming.