Mary Pat Tremel
December 10, 1929 — January 25, 2023
Mary Patricia Tierney was born to Edward and Mercedes on December 10, 1929 in Omaha, NE. She was baptized at St.Peter's Catholic Church in Omaha and later confirmed at St.Patrick's Church in Dunlap, IA. She attended Catholic school in Dunlap from 1st grade until graduation and worked at Lehan Drug Store during high school.
Mary Pat found the love of her life when she met Leonard Tremel. They were united in marriage on February 16, 1950 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. They were married 68 years. To this union, six children were born: Jean, Nancy, Kathy, Don, Deb, and Sharon. As a homemaker, raising their six children, she found time to enjoy many hobbies, including gardening, sewing, quilting, crafts, cooking, square dancing, games of any kind, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed being a member of the Catholic Daughters in Earling, IA for 68 years.
Throughout her life, Mary Pat was always loving, gentle, patient, and kind. Her door and heart were always open to all friends and family stopping by to say hello. They would always be guaranteed great snacks and conversation, a big smile, and always a positive attitude.
Mary Pat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mercedes Tierney; her husband, Leonard Tremel; and her sister, Joan Baker.
She is survived by her children: Jean (Art) Kritenbrink of Council Bluffs, IA; Nancy Tremel (Dale Peterson) of Courtney, British Columbia, Canada; Kathy Olson of Norwalk, IA; Don Tremel of Earling, IA; Deb Henrich of Earling, IA; Sharon Bruck (Kelly Reynolds) of Earling, IA; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.
Mary Pat found the love of her life when she met Leonard Tremel. They were united in marriage on February 16, 1950 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. They were married 68 years. To this union, six children were born: Jean, Nancy, Kathy, Don, Deb, and Sharon. As a homemaker, raising their six children, she found time to enjoy many hobbies, including gardening, sewing, quilting, crafts, cooking, square dancing, games of any kind, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed being a member of the Catholic Daughters in Earling, IA for 68 years.
Throughout her life, Mary Pat was always loving, gentle, patient, and kind. Her door and heart were always open to all friends and family stopping by to say hello. They would always be guaranteed great snacks and conversation, a big smile, and always a positive attitude.
Mary Pat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mercedes Tierney; her husband, Leonard Tremel; and her sister, Joan Baker.
She is survived by her children: Jean (Art) Kritenbrink of Council Bluffs, IA; Nancy Tremel (Dale Peterson) of Courtney, British Columbia, Canada; Kathy Olson of Norwalk, IA; Don Tremel of Earling, IA; Deb Henrich of Earling, IA; Sharon Bruck (Kelly Reynolds) of Earling, IA; 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.
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