Annette E. Eloise Ehlers

Annette E. Ehlers, 87, of Waterloo, died on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1938 in Waterloo, the daughter of Clarence and Martha (Bueter) Baker. She graduated from East High School in 1956.

Annette married Leon Ehlers, they later divorced.

She was a Teacher’s Associate in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls School Districts, prior to that she also ran a daycare in her home she called “Toddler Town”.

She was a member of Area 7 Teachers Association until her retirement. Her focus was in the special education program.

Annette is survived by two daughters, Julie (Bill) Blanford and Jill (Joel) Snyder both of Waterloo; son, Jeff Ehlers of Waterloo; brother, Doug Baker of California; sister, Linda Torres of California; two granddaughters Lindsay (Michael) Hall, and Heather (Chris) Wells; five great grandchildren, Austin Hall, Tyler Hall, Kaitlyn Hall, Zachary Wells, and Maegan Wells.

Annette is preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Janet Baker.

Celebration of Life Gathering will be 3:00 ~ 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo with a memorial time starting at 3:00 PM. Feel free to dress very casual.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Annette spread light, love, and joy wherever she went. She was involved in church work and activities as long as she was able. Making crafts for the bazaar, working at the bazaar, and working at funeral lunches.

She made beautiful paper embroidery cards, did cross stitch, loved to do puzzles, and loved to read. But mostly loved to spend time with family and several special friends.

She will be greatly missed.

Locke at Tower Park is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com