Theresa Lu Tuchel

Theresa L. "Terry" Tuchel, 86, of Grundy Center, formerly of Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Rogers, AR, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Creekside Cottages, Grundy Center. She was born on November 6, 1935, in Waterloo, daughter of LuVerne E. and Evangeline "Eva" Schmitt Meyers.

Terry graduated early from St. Mary's High School. She then entered the Third Order of St. Francis of the Holy Family in Dubuque on August 25, 1951. She received her final vows in the Franciscan Order on August 10, 1957, as Sister Mary Lucinda Meyers OSF. She spent over 21 years in the convent teaching and serving in the Dubuque and Chicago areas. Terry graduated from Briar Cliff College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. She received her Dispensation in 1971.

Terry married Walter Tuchel on June 16, 1973, in Waterloo. He passed away on December 7, 2014, in Rogers, AR.

She taught Human Relations at Hawkeye Community College. She was President of the Women's Guild and held offices in several organizations during her professional life. Terry loved to express herself through her paintings and writings. Her commitment to Faith and Family was a priority.

Terry is survived by her stepsons, Harold Tuchel of Cedar Falls and Norbert "Charlie" (Pat) Tuchel of Rogers, AR; brother, Jack (Nancy) Meyers of La Porte City; and nieces and nephews, Jeffrey (Robert), Brooke, Lori (Mitch), Shannon (Michelle) and Gregory.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter and niece, Susan.