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Margaret (Johnson) Katter Tue
1948 - 2020
- Margaret (Johnson) Katter Tue, age 71, of Garner,
IA, and formerly of Klemme, IA, died, Sunday, April, 12, 2020, with her
family at her side following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
The family will have a graveside service at the Ell Township Cemetery,
Klemme, IA, on Monday April 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm. A public Celebration of
Life Service will be held at the Klemme United Methodist Church in the
near future. Memorials in Margaret's memory may be made to Mercy One North
Iowa Hospice, Klemme United Methodist Church, or the Klemme American
Legion.
Margaret Johnson, the daughter of Robert Clarence and Judith (Ceder)
Johnson, was born September 25, 1948, in Renwick, Iowa. In 1952, she moved
with her family to Klemme, Iowa, where she attended Klemme School and
graduated from Klemme High School in the Class of 1966. During her Klemme
school years she was active in band, marching band, 4-H, and cheerleading.
Margaret furthered her education at the University of Iowa, graduating
with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Following college Margaret commenced her career in teaching fulltime for
the Klemme High School, where she taught Home Economics for a number of
years. She also substitute taught in the Belmond-Klemme Schools and was
employed for a time as the girls basketball and track coach.
Margaret eventually became employed at IMT (Iowa Mold Tooling) and then
was an integral employee at Stellar Industries, both in Garner, IA. She
fulfilled the position of Purchasing Manager for most of her career and
was the Supplier Relations Manager at the time of her retirement in
December of 2019. Margaret enjoyed her career and the many relationships
that she built throughout the years from all over the world.
Margaret married Noel Katter in June of 1970, at the Klemme United
Methodist Church and their union was blessed with two children, Miekka and
John. They later were divorced in 1988. Margaret later married Mark L. Tue
at the Klemme United Methodist Church on May 26, 1990, and their union
brought daughter Morgan into the world. Their marriage also added
step-son, Dru, to the family. In 1999, Mark, Margaret, and Morgan moved to
Garner, Iowa. Mark and Margaret were looking forward to celebrating 30
years together, and since he too had just retired, were looking forward to
their next chapter in life and traveling about the country.
Margaret truly had a zest for life and looked forward to everything that
each day brought with it. She enjoyed her work and the rewards of working
with others as well as the many opportunities to travel that sometimes
came with her job. Her family was very important to her and she loved to
support her children in all their life endeavors. Margaret looked forward
to spending time with her grandkids and could be found spectating and
cheering for them in their extra-curricular activities. Margaret and Mark
traveled throughout the U.S over the years and were looking forward to
many more adventures.
Margaret's kids reflect fondly on memories of mom and their annual treks
to the Iowa State Fair, attending rock concerts, girls shopping
excursions, and so many other precious times together. In earlier years of
their lives, she had been a 4-H mother and had helped them with piano
lessons.
Margaret was always very active and loved to spend time with her husband
and her many girlfriends on the golf courses around the area. She took
many days off during the summer to do golf tournaments with her
girlfriends. She very much enjoyed the times with the gals bowling,
attending concerts, "Friday Night Casino" outings, and various other
activities. She was an excellent quilter and loved to spend her free time
creating countless one of a kind quilts.
Margaret had a lifelong love of music and was very proficient on her
French horn. She was a member of the “Nonsemble” band and the Clear Lake
Municipal Band for years and truly looked forward to summer performances
at the Clear Lake Band Shell and other venues. Her musical talents were
also something she shared for a long time as she played in support of the
Memorial Day remembrance services and as organist at the Klemme United
Methodist Church for over 50 years for regular services, funerals, and
weddings. She could play almost any music that was put in front of her.
She was a long-time member of both the VFW and American Legion
Auxiliaries.
Her family and friends will reflect fondly on Margaret as a beautiful lady
inside and out. One who rarely complained, was always upbeat and
optimistic and would often say, "Everything will be O.K.!" She never was
one who wanted for attention or to be in the spotlight, and this unselfish
gift was also shown in her quiet but diligent battle with cancer for the
past two+ years.
Her memory will be cherished by her husband Mark Tue, Garner, IA; daughter
Miekka (Blake) Cooper and their children Mia-Margaret Katter and Jackson
and Vincent Milhan, all of Mason City, IA; John (Gina) Katter and their
child Kana Katter of Klemme, IA; Morgan (Adam) Kramer and their future
daughter who Margaret was looking forward to seeing of Garner, IA, and Dru
(Meghan) Nelson, and their son Levi Nelson of Monroe, IA; her brother
Marly (Lois) Johnson of Klemme, IA, and other extended family and
countless friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Andrews
Funeral Homes Belmond-Klemme is handling the arrangements 641-444-4474.
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