Florence Bernice Ramsell

Florence B. Ramsell, 102, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at NorthCrest Specialty Care in Waterloo.

She was born February 9, 1920, on the family farm near Leighton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Bertha (Van Houweling) Den Adel.

Florence graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1937. She went on to earn a degree from the American Institute of Business.

She married William L. Ramsell on January 1, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas; he preceded her in death on February 18, 2004.

She began working at Rath Packing Company in 1939. She also worked as a bookkeeper at Shell Oil Company for 17 years. She then worked at Black's Department Store for two years, followed by Bearing Service until retiring in 1982.

Florence was a member at First Presbyterian Church for 77 years. She was an active member in a variety of other organizations as well, including the AmVets Auxiliary, Mended Hearts, and Cedar Valley Hospice. She loved to bowl and played in bowling leagues up until she was 100. She was inducted into the Cedar Valley Bowling Hall of Fame in 2007.

Survived by her three sons: Craig (Monnie) Ramsell of Sedona, Arizona; Kevin (Judy Sheirbon) of Sun City West, Arizona; and Scott Ramsell of Waterloo; five grandchildren: Adriann (Jason) Keve of Jacksonville, Florida; Jen Ramsell of Waterloo; William (Nicole) Ramsell III of Dubuque; and Christopher Ramsell and Alexander Ramsell, both of Phoenix, Arizona; and sister, Mae Heyveld of Pella.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William L. Ramsell, Sr.; son, William L. Ramsell, Jr.; twin sister, Florene Den Adel; and five brothers, Elmer, Marion, Johnny, Arthur, and Clarence Den Adel.

Florence led a long and remarkable life, one that's impossible to sum up in a few brief paragraphs. She leaves behind countless friends and family members who will miss her dearly.

Burial: Garden of Memories Cemetery