Verla A. Anderson

Verla Alice Anderson of Storm Lake, Iowa, a loving, active mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away February 23, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Verla was born January 28, 1913 to Verl A. and Katie B. (Miller) Alstott in Webster County, Iowa. Verla lived with her parents on a farm in Pocahontas County, near Laurens, Iowa. She graduated in 1931 from Ware High School, in Ware, Iowa. Verla attended Buena Vista College and taught school in Buena Vista County. One of her special college memories was singing with the Girls’ College Sextet and making a trip to Ames, Iowa to sing at a Radio Station broadcasting a Musical Event. On December 24, 1935, Verla was united in marriage to Chester C. Anderson, Storm Lake, at the Storm Lake United Methodist Church by Rev. Arrosmith. The couple was happily married for more than 60 years. Verla was the mother of three sons, Roger and twin sons, Craig and Caroll. Verla spent her early years as a homemaker, striving to make a comfortable home for her family and make each one feel special. Verla was devoted to her family, her home and church and being helpful to others. It was a joy for her when her family spent time with her and she felt a special pride in her three sons’ accomplishments. Verla spent many hours beautifying their home and yard with flowers. Verla was a gifted seamstress. She sewed wedding clothes, special occasion dresses, suits and many shirts, and made drapes and many quilts for her family and friends also. Verla could make something old look beautiful and useful. She could repair and fix many household problems. Verla had other interests. She enjoyed music, cooking, baking, flowers and always being busy. Verla’s home was always open to friends and neighbors. Chester and Verla enjoyed traveling with their three sons in most of the Continental United States and in Canada. Later Chester and Verla traveled in Europe, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada, and spent winters in Florida, Texas, Arizona and California. Left to cherish her memory is her loving family: son, Roger (Judy) Anderson of Storm Lake and family: David (Norma) Anderson, Carrollton, TX; Susan (Steve) Webster, Arlington, TX; and Steve (Amy) Anderson of Overland Park, KS; son, Craig (Mary) Anderson and family, all in the Omaha, NE area: Barry Kussman; Mark (Jackie) Kussman; Jill Kussman; and Michael (Robin) Kussman; son, Caroll (Ardys) Anderson and family, all in the West Des Moines, IA area: Kristina Anderson and husband Firoz Khan; and Reed (Melissa) Anderson; great grandchildren Danielle, Malea and Anderson James (AJ) Mikeworth; Sydney and Sam Anderson; Amanda, Christopher, Joshua, and Nick Kussman; Caleb, Jacob and Lucas Kussman; Alyssa and Bailey Kussman; Jackson and Spencer Kussman; and Hailey and Paige Anderson; great-great grandchildren Cecilia, Cheyanne, Gabrielle, Andrew, Jr., and Emma Sandquist. Additional survivors include her sister, Aletha Workman Alstott of Sun Lakes, AZ; sister-in-law Elene Alstott, Laurens, IA; many other family members and a host of friends. Verla was preceded in death by her parents, Verl A. and Katie B. Alstott; husband, Chester C. Anderson on October 14, 1992; brothers Francis Alstott and Kenyon Alstott and his wife Beulah; and sister Miriam Samsel and her husband Jim, all of Laurens, Iowa.

Verla A. Anderson

January 28, 1913 - February 23, 2015