Charlotte Irene Gutknecht

Charlotte Gutknecht, 67, of Waterloo, died Friday January 4, 2019 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital.

She was born March 7, 1951 in Waterloo, the daughter of James and Ula (Foster) Simons. She married Jon Gutknecht on May 25, 1985 in Hudson. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2017. Charlotte graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1969.

Charlotte worked in the kitchens at Schoitz Hospital, Waterloo Community Schools, and at the University of Northern Iowa. She also worked at the Turkey Hatchery in Dike.

Charlotte is survived by her step son, Robert F. (Rhonda) Gutknecht of Reinbeck; a step-daughter, Carrie Ann Hamilton of Rogers of Arkansas; two brothers, Phil (Lynda) Simons of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mark (Raylene) Simons of Springfield, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Jan; six step-grandchildren; 10 step-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Garrett and Daniel Simons; a step son, Bill Gutknecht; a step daughter, Cathy Martindale; and a step son-in-law Virgil Hamilton.

Private family services well be held at a later date with inurnment in the Hudson Cemetery.

Locke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences can be left at lockefuneralhome.com

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