CLUTIER- Vivian O. Schelker, age 61, of Clutier, died on November 15, 2006 in Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center due to a short illness. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2006 from 5-7 PM at the Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama.
Vivian O. Schelker was born on August 18, 1945, in Brookport, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Williams) Henderson.
On December 14, 1961, she was united in marriage to William Schelker in Preston, Minnesota.
She helped her husband on the farm for many years.
Vivian was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She loved gardening, flowers, reading and cooking, but especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her parents; her husband, William Sr; and one daughter, Rene in infancy.
Survivors include one son, Bill Schelker of Clutier; one daughter, Kim Rice of Toledo; two grandsons, Erik Musel and Will Rice; and one brother, John Henderson of Minneapolis, MN.
A memorial fund has been established.