Obituary of Carol Leth

Carol Joyce (Vogel)Leth, the daughter of Kryn and Hilda (Janssen) Vogel, was born in Sanborn, Iowa on November 16, 1940. She spent her childhood years in Sheldon, Iowa, attended Sheldon Christian School and graduated from Sheldon High School. On October 26, 1965, she was united in marriage to Richard Leth at her parents’ home in Sheldon. They soon moved to California where Richard served in the US Navy. Three years later they returned to Iowa and made their home in Hartley. They were blessed with five children: Ric, Rhonda, Renee, Rita and Roger. In addition to taking care of her home and family, Carol worked at two local restaurants, Red’s Café and the VIP Lounge. She later worked at the Community Memorial Hospital and Health Center, then retired in 2002 due to health reasons. Carol moved to Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn, Iowa, in May of this year, and passed away there on Thursday, November 18, 2010, just two days past her 70th birthday. Entering Carol’s house, one would soon be aware of the fact that she loved chickens. She added to her collection whenever she could. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and sports. She especially loved spending time with her grandkids and hearing about their many activities. She had been a member of the Hartley Ambulance Team, and was a member of the Hartley United Methodist Church. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Kryn and Hilda Vogel, by Rich’s parents, Albert “Slats” and Dolly Leth, her sister, Glenda Boone, and three brothers-in-law, John “Jack” Brehmer, Alvin Steffens, and Terry Leth. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 45 years, Richard, her children and their families: Ric Leth and special friend Sherry Tippy of Hartley, Rhonda Petitt of Hartley, Renee and her husband Bill Sterler of Sanborn, Rita Leth and special friend Steve Wetrich, and Roger Leth and his wife Jennifer, all of Hartley; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mavis Vogel of Seattle, WA; other relatives and friends. Celebrating the life of Carol Joyce Leth Born ~ November 16, 1940 Died ~ November 18, 2010 Age ~ 70 years 2 days Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 United Methodist Church Hartley, Iowa Officiating ~ Rev. Steve Campbell Organist ~ Bonnie Linder “How Great Thou Art” (Congregation) Special Music (CD’s) “Go Rest High on That Mountain” (Vince Gill) “Softly and Tenderly” (Alan Jackson) “There You’ll Be” (Faith Hill) Pallbearers Thomas Steffens Mark Brehmer Josh Leth Brad Leth Kraig Vogel R.J. Donovan Honorary Pallbearers (Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren) Bryan Leth Brandon Finney Jeffrey Harig Broderic Leth Travis Sterler Blake Leth Brittney Leth Jacob Harig Ryan Sterler Jared Leth Kaiden Leth Ushers Dave Christenson Don Harson Interment Pleasant View Cemetery ~ Hartley, Iowa