Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Visitation Gathering
October 26, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Friendship Village Chapel
600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA
Memorial Service
October 26, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friendship Village Chapel
600 Park Lane, Waterloo, IA
Betty Marie Cline, 97, of Waterloo, died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Friendship Village Wellspring Living.
She was born on January 1, 1929, in Wadena, to Archie and Floy Fox Cline.
Betty graduated with her Masters Degree in Education from UNI and had attended Upper Iowa University.
She retired as Elementary Principal at Whittier Elementary in Waterloo. She had taught 3rd grade through Waterloo Community Schools, 3 years in Perry, Ia. and 3 years as primary at American School in Germany.
Betty was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and was very active in her church. She enjoyed genealogy, visiting Salt Lake City every summer. She traveled a lot; all over the continents other than South America.
Betty is survived by her nieces, Jeri (Tom) Humpal of Ridgeway and Mary (Steve) Cherrier of Oelwein; nephews, Ken (Flavia) Faust of Los Angeles, CA, Joe Faust of Madison, WI, Donny (Kay) Brockway of Preston, MN, Gary (Lisa) Brockway of Postville Jim Fettkether of Oelwein and David Fettkether of Oelwein; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; nephews, John and Dick Faust, Larry Brockway; niece, Dawn Lechtenberg; and sisters, Rosemary Brockway, Dorothy (Bob) Faust and Leah (Norbert) Fettkether.
Memorial Services: 11:00 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Friendship Village Chapel, Waterloo with visitation for an hour before services at the chapel. Burial in Wadena Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Locke at Tower Park is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com
She was one of Teachers when I was a student at Kittrell Elementary School and I also remember her beautiful Red Hair. May she Rest in Peace in Gods loving Arms
Aunt Betty always had bright red hair until she got older and went to Grey. She was always a good woman who cared about her family and friends. God brought her back to her family, God bless
Betty was a bridge partner and friend. She kept the Westminster Presbyterian Church kitchen spotless for many years. She was a dedicated teacher and principal. Prayers to her family.
Carlene Lawrence
We knew Betty through both the Waterloo Schools and Westminster Church. She was this wonderful quiet but strong leader that attracted people to work both with and for her, as she lead by example. Betty always was positive, and had that complete knack to see that a job was done completely. She was liked by all that knew her.
We were saddened to hear of Aunt Betty’s passing. She was such special part of our lives, and we will always remember her with great love and affection.
We feel fortunate that we were able to visit her on October 20 while we were in Oelwein for Ken’s 62nd high school class reunion. She was alert, talkative, and her usual self. We enjoyed spending time with her over lunch in the dining room and visiting with her in her room afterwards. It is a memory we will always treasure
Whenever we were in Iowa, we made a point of visiting her. She truly was our favorite aunt, and we will miss her dearly.
May she rest in peace.
Miss Cline was my 3rd grade teacher at Kittrell Elementary. I never forgot her. I loved our pioneer unit when she read the Little House books to us. I remember sitting there listening intently. May she rest in peace.
Miss Cline was my favorite teacher at Kittrell. She had gray hair when she was my teacher. I loved the little house on the prairie stories and the diorama. May she rest in peace. She was the best.