Soren C. Myrtue

Soren C. Myrtue, age 76, of Schaller, Iowa died Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Holstein Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services for Mr. Myrtue will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2009 at the Schaller Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2009 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, where the family will be present the entire time. Soren C. Myrtue was born February 17, 1932 in rural Washta, Iowa to Andrew S. and Laura I. (Kuhl) Myrtue. Soren attended grade school at Douglas #6 in Ida County, Iowa and received his GED from the military. On November 1, 1953, Soren was united in marriage to Shirley Brown at the Schaller Methodist Church in Schaller. He served in the U.S. Army during peace time from April 12, 1954 to April 11, 1956. The couple was blessed with three children: Jean, Scott and Tim. Family was very important to Soren and he was involved with his childrenâ€™s activities as they grew up. He coached Pee Wee baseball for 14 years and served as a board member for the Boy Scouts. He treasured his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Soren was dedicated to his work as an EMT for 21 Â½ years in Schaller where he was the first President of the local Schaller EMT squad. In later years, he enjoyed his work at Wal-Mart and especially all of his co-workers. Soren remained a devoted member of the Schaller Methodist Church throughout his life. Soren loved the outdoors and being active. Over the years, he traveled to 45 states. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, playing cards and cheering for his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley; his children: Jean Myrtue of Truesdale, Iowa; Scott Myrtue and his wife, Diana, of Schaller; and Tim Myrtue of Schaller; grandchildren: Shawn Terry, Laura Degner, Eric Myrtue and his wife Jill, Jacob Myrtue, Brandice Myrtue, and Joshua Myrtue; great- grandchildren: Jorden Degner, Cael Myrtue, and Blake Soren Myrtue; two sisters: Joyce Stamp and her husband Ardell of Holstein, Iowa; and Edna Lill of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and one brother, Merle Myrtue and his wife, Georgia, of Holstein; as well as a host of relatives and friends. Soren was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Della Gebers and her husband Don; and two nephews: Dennis Lill and Joel Jensen.

Soren C. Myrtue

February 17, 1932 - February 6, 2009