Luella L. Braase

Luella Lois Braase was born January 28, 1927, the daughter of Fred and Ella Clausen. She passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at her daughter's home in rural Denison, Iowa, at the age of ninety-two, with her loving family present.
Luella was born on a farm near Charter Oak, Iowa. She was baptized in Christ at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Charter Oak in 1928 and later confirmed there in 1941, by Rev. Wagner. She received her education at rural schools in the Charter Oak and Ricketts area, usually walking a good distance to and from school. After completing her education, she did house work and babysitting for various neighbors, also having to walk to their homes or catch a ride with the mail lady.
On February 20, 1945, Luella was united in marriage to Robert J. Braase at Friedens Evangelical Parsonage in Schleswig, Iowa by Rev. Rinne. The couple made their home on a farm near Kiron, Iowa and two years later they moved to Schleswig, where Luella clerked for Smith's Grocery and also for Hollander Clothing Store. She later worked side-by-side with her husband at their full-service gas station, pumping gas, washing windows, checking oil and keeping the books for the repair shop. She enjoyed conversing with their customers. Luella was very devoted to her in-laws, Herbert and Esther Braase, caring for them in their final years. She was also a dedicated housewife, who enjoyed fishing with Bob, reading, the challenge of crossword puzzles and in retirement she and Bob liked to "go to the Casino" occasionally, she met many good friends there and enjoyed socializing. Luella loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob and Luella were married for 57 years at the time of his death in 2002.
Luella was a member of the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, a Charter member of Jr. Guild, Women's Guild and School Mother's Club, and she also taught Sunday School and Bible School.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; her grandson, Cory; and two sisters, Phyllis and her husband, Charles, and Norma Jean and her husband, John. Survivors include: three daughters, Coleen and significant other, Dale, Darla, and Jena and her husband, Mike; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and loving companion, Jim; other relatives and friends.