Della Ganzhorn

Nadella Margaret (Michel) Ganzhorn was born January 31, 1914, to Lawrence and Alma (Kliem) Michel in Cresco, Iowa. Della's family lived Montana and North Dakota where Della graduated from high school. Della's parents moved to a farm between Logan and Woodbine in 1936 and Della soon followed. She met R. Lynn Ganzhorn and the couple was married on December 23, 1937. The couple farmed west of Woodbine for many years and then moved to Valentine, Nebraska. They returned to Woodbine and lived for over 50 years. The couple eventually started Ganzhorn Trucking Company. Della was the bookkeeper, secretary, and helped with whatever was necessary to keep the business going. Lynn died on July 4, 1987.

Della loved to bowl and she traveled to many states for tournaments. She also loved to dance, garden, and visit with her many friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodbine and a member in the church's morning circle. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge, El Den club and the Friendship Club.

Della died on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at Douglas County Health Center attaining the age of 92 years, seven months, and 19 days.

Della was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lynn; sister and brother-in-law, Ione and Clarence Green; brother, Leland "Bud" Michel; and nephew, Kurt Green. She is survived by her sister Lois and her husband Vern Wycoff of Omaha, Nebraska; three sisters-in-law, Beulah Michel of Woodbine, Iowa, Mildred Trunvold of Watertown, South Dakota, and Oma Ganzhorn of Tucson, Arizona; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral Services
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, Iowa
Friday, September 22, 2006, at 10:30 am

Clergy
Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine

Musicians
Margaret Cotton & Max Poe

Selections
Amazing Grace
The Old Rugged Cross

Pall Bearers
Scott Ganzhorn, Nathan Lindley, Larry Ramsey
Dale Quick,Chuck Warner, Gary Warner

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa