Jane Emma Nelson, 76, of Waterloo, died on November 24, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center Waterloo.
She was born August 11, 1944 in Cedar Falls; the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Rechkemmer) Bingham.
Jane was a 1961 graduate of Waverly High School.
She married Kenneth Nelson on March 3, 1962 at First Baptist Church in Waterloo, he preceded her in death on May 21, 2018.
Jane worked at Schoitz Hospital, Iowa Securities, and for 23 years at Silverstone Group in Omaha, NE as a personal assistant to the President, retiring in 2002. Most recently, she volunteered at Highland Elementary School.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Ray (Dawn) Nelson, of Waterloo; step-son, Allan Kepler, of Keller, TX; step-daughter, Barbara Zirretta, Des Moines, IA; Eight grandchildren; Four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Patricia (Darrell) Young of Shell Rock.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; two brothers, Michael Bingham and John Bingham; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kepler.
We are all proud to call Jane “ours.” She was the glue to the family, our inspiration, and provided endless love to all. Jane lived a full life. She was fearless, strong, and devoted. She was often a caregiver and rarely sought anything in return but your presence. She loved being surrounded by her closest family and friends, a good laugh, and wine. We will all remember her excellent cooking, her ability to make her fresh laundry smell like heaven, and her pride for each one of us no matter the circumstances in life. Jane was a giving woman, most recently volunteering at Highland Elementary. She enjoyed her time with the students and deeply missed time with them this year.
We can all agree, we would not be who and where we are today without her love, and for that, we thank you, Jane.
Services
10:30am on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Kearns Funeral Service, Kimball Chapel: 3146 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa.
Masks are required.
Visitation
Cemetery
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo
Memorials
Memorials may be directed to the family. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.
Kearns Funeral Service
She was born August 11, 1944 in Cedar Falls; the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Rechkemmer) Bingham.
Jane was a 1961 graduate of Waverly High School.
She married Kenneth Nelson on March 3, 1962 at First Baptist Church in Waterloo, he preceded her in death on May 21, 2018.
Jane worked at Schoitz Hospital, Iowa Securities, and for 23 years at Silverstone Group in Omaha, NE as a personal assistant to the President, retiring in 2002. Most recently, she volunteered at Highland Elementary School.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Ray (Dawn) Nelson, of Waterloo; step-son, Allan Kepler, of Keller, TX; step-daughter, Barbara Zirretta, Des Moines, IA; Eight grandchildren; Four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Patricia (Darrell) Young of Shell Rock.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; two brothers, Michael Bingham and John Bingham; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kepler.
We are all proud to call Jane “ours.” She was the glue to the family, our inspiration, and provided endless love to all. Jane lived a full life. She was fearless, strong, and devoted. She was often a caregiver and rarely sought anything in return but your presence. She loved being surrounded by her closest family and friends, a good laugh, and wine. We will all remember her excellent cooking, her ability to make her fresh laundry smell like heaven, and her pride for each one of us no matter the circumstances in life. Jane was a giving woman, most recently volunteering at Highland Elementary. She enjoyed her time with the students and deeply missed time with them this year.
We can all agree, we would not be who and where we are today without her love, and for that, we thank you, Jane.
Services
10:30am on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Kearns Funeral Service, Kimball Chapel: 3146 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa.
Masks are required.
Visitation
Cemetery
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo
Memorials
Memorials may be directed to the family. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.
Kearns Funeral Service
Jane Emma Nelson, 76, of Waterloo, died on November 24, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center Waterloo.
She was born August 11, 1944 in Cedar Falls; the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Rechkemmer) Bingham.
Jane was a 1961 graduate of Waverly High School.
She married Kenneth Nelson on March 3, 1962 at First Baptist Church in Waterloo, he preceded her in death on May 21, 2018.
Jane worked at Schoitz Hospital, Iowa Securities, and for 23 years at Silverstone Group in Omaha, NE as a personal assistant to the President, retiring in 2002. Most recently, she volunteered at Highland Elementary School.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Ray (Dawn) Nelson, of Waterloo; step-son, Allan Kepler, of Keller, TX; step-daughter, Barbara Zirretta, Des Moines, IA; Eight grandchildren; Four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Patricia (Darrell) Young of Shell Rock.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; two brothers, Michael Bingham and John Bingham; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kepler.
We are all proud to call Jane “ours.” She was the glue to the family, our inspiration, and provided endless love to all. Jane lived a full life. She was fearless, strong, and devoted. She was often a caregiver and rarely sought anything in return but your presence. She loved being surrounded by her closest family and friends, a good laugh, and wine. We will all remember her excellent cooking, her ability to make her fresh laundry smell like heaven, and her pride for each one of us no matter the circumstances in life. Jane was a giving woman, most recently volunteering at Highland Elementary. She enjoyed her time with the students and deeply missed time with them this year.
We can all agree, we would not be who and where we are today without her love, and for that, we thank you, Jane.
Services
10:30am on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Kearns Funeral Service, Kimball Chapel: 3146 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa.
Masks are required.
Visitation
Cemetery
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo
Memorials
Memorials may be directed to the family. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.
Kearns Funeral Service
She was born August 11, 1944 in Cedar Falls; the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Rechkemmer) Bingham.
Jane was a 1961 graduate of Waverly High School.
She married Kenneth Nelson on March 3, 1962 at First Baptist Church in Waterloo, he preceded her in death on May 21, 2018.
Jane worked at Schoitz Hospital, Iowa Securities, and for 23 years at Silverstone Group in Omaha, NE as a personal assistant to the President, retiring in 2002. Most recently, she volunteered at Highland Elementary School.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Ray (Dawn) Nelson, of Waterloo; step-son, Allan Kepler, of Keller, TX; step-daughter, Barbara Zirretta, Des Moines, IA; Eight grandchildren; Four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Patricia (Darrell) Young of Shell Rock.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; two brothers, Michael Bingham and John Bingham; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Kepler.
We are all proud to call Jane “ours.” She was the glue to the family, our inspiration, and provided endless love to all. Jane lived a full life. She was fearless, strong, and devoted. She was often a caregiver and rarely sought anything in return but your presence. She loved being surrounded by her closest family and friends, a good laugh, and wine. We will all remember her excellent cooking, her ability to make her fresh laundry smell like heaven, and her pride for each one of us no matter the circumstances in life. Jane was a giving woman, most recently volunteering at Highland Elementary. She enjoyed her time with the students and deeply missed time with them this year.
We can all agree, we would not be who and where we are today without her love, and for that, we thank you, Jane.
Services
10:30am on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Kearns Funeral Service, Kimball Chapel: 3146 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa.
Masks are required.
Visitation
Cemetery
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo
Memorials
Memorials may be directed to the family. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.
Kearns Funeral Service
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