Fern S. Lemasters

Mrs. Fern S. Lemasters, age 81 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Summit Villa. Fern was born on May 4, 1933, in Blue Earth, Minnesota a daughter of Harry and Minnie (Reko) Schuler. Fern was a 1951 graduate of Humboldt High School, Humboldt, Iowa. She continued her education at Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing, graduating in 1954 and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa in 1958. Fern began her nursing career as a hospital staff nurse, school nurse, public health nurse and instructor of nursing. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. Fern had a talent for knitting baby clothing and blankets and generously donated them to various organizations. Survivors include: two daughters, Jannine Nowaczek of Jefferson City, Mo. and Joy (Jeff) Miller of Edina, Minnesota; three sisters, Yvonne (Bernard) Keeler of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jean (Larry) Braby of Pocahontas, Iowa, and Harriet Wade of Homestead, Florida; and two grandsons, Miles and Ben Miller. She was preceded in death by her husbands, and two sisters, Elaine Haase and Haleene Klatt. A private family graveside service will be held at Indian Mound Cemetery in Humboldt, Iowa. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com